What is the cheapest way to get from Sint-Niklaas to Cologne?

The cheapest way to get from Sint-Niklaas to Cologne is to bus which costs €24 - €40 and takes 7h 23m.

What is the fastest way to get from Sint-Niklaas to Cologne?

The fastest way to get from Sint-Niklaas to Cologne is to drive which takes 2h 21m and costs €35 - €55.

Is there a direct bus between Sint-Niklaas and Cologne?

No, there is no direct bus from Sint-Niklaas to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Sint-Niklaas Noordlaan and arriving at Köln Heumarkt via Antwerpen Van Eedenplein perron 1, Antwerp Rooseveltplaats and Wiesdorf Leverkusen Mitte Bf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 23m.

Is there a direct train between Sint-Niklaas and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Sint-Niklaas to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Saint-Nicolas and arriving at Koeln Hbf via Anvers-Berchem and Brussels-Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 38m.

How far is it from Sint-Niklaas to Cologne?

The distance between Sint-Niklaas and Cologne is 281 km. The road distance is 227.7 km.

How do I travel from Sint-Niklaas to Cologne without a car?

The best way to get from Sint-Niklaas to Cologne without a car is to train via Brussels which takes 3h 38m and costs €45 - €180.

How long does it take to get from Sint-Niklaas to Cologne?

It takes approximately 3h 38m to get from Sint-Niklaas to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sint-Niklaas to Cologne bus from?

Sint-Niklaas to Cologne bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Antwerp Rooseveltplaats station.

Where do I catch the Sint-Niklaas to Cologne train from?

Sint-Niklaas to Cologne train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Anvers-Berchem station.

Train or bus from Sint-Niklaas to Cologne?

The best way to get from Sint-Niklaas to Cologne is to train via Brussels which takes 3h 38m and costs €45 - €180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €24 - €40 and takes 7h 23m.

Where does the Sint-Niklaas to Cologne bus arrive?

Sint-Niklaas to Cologne bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Leverkusen station.

Where does the Sint-Niklaas to Cologne train arrive?

Sint-Niklaas to Cologne train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Brussels-Nord station.

Can I drive from Sint-Niklaas to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Sint-Niklaas to Cologne is 228 km. It takes approximately 2h 21m to drive from Sint-Niklaas to Cologne.

How do I get a train ticket from Sint-Niklaas to Cologne?

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Sint-Niklaas to Cologne - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Sint-Niklaas to Cologne by train, bus, night train, or car

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Train via Brussels
best
1. Take the train from Anvers-Berchem to Brussels-Nordtrain Ic / ...
2. Take the train from Brussels-Nord to Koeln Hbftrain Ice / ...
3h 38m
€46–171
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Antwerp Rooseveltplaats to Leverkusenbus 280
7h 23m
€24–36
Bus, night train
1. Take the bus from Dendermonde Station perron 4 to Brussel Noord afstaphaltebus R45
2. Take the nighttrain from Brussels-Nord to Koeln Hbfnighttrain Nj
6h 7m
€27–101
Drive 227.7 km
1. Drive from Sint-Niklaas to Colognecar 227.7 km
2h 21m
€36–52
Train
1. Take the train from Antwerpen Centraal to Köln Hbftrain 79
3h 53m
€44–178

Sint-Niklaas to Cologne by train

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Distance: 280.8 km
Duration: 3h 38m

What companies run services between Sint-Niklaas, Belgium and Cologne, Germany?

You can take a train from Saint-Nicolas to Koeln Hbf via Anvers-Berchem and Brussels-Nord in around 3h 38m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Antwerp Rooseveltplaats to Leverkusen once daily. Tickets cost €18–30 and the journey takes 4h 5m.

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