What is the cheapest way to get from Waterloo to Cologne?

The cheapest way to get from Waterloo to Cologne is to bus which costs €22 - €45 and takes 5h 24m.

What is the fastest way to get from Waterloo to Cologne?

The fastest way to get from Waterloo to Cologne is to drive which takes 2h 12m and costs €30 - €50.

Is there a direct bus between Waterloo and Cologne?

No, there is no direct bus from Waterloo to Cologne station. However, there are services departing from WATERLOO Avenue Reine Astrid and arriving at Cologne - Airport Bus Station via Brussels - Midi Train Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 24m.

Is there a direct train between Waterloo and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Waterloo to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Waterloo and arriving at Koeln Hbf via Brussels-Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 13m.

How far is it from Waterloo to Cologne?

The distance between Waterloo and Cologne is 235 km. The road distance is 212.8 km.

How do I travel from Waterloo to Cologne without a car?

The best way to get from Waterloo to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 3h 13m and costs €35 - €160.

How long does it take to get from Waterloo to Cologne?

It takes approximately 3h 13m to get from Waterloo to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Waterloo to Cologne bus from?

Waterloo to Cologne bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Brussels - Midi Train Station.

Where do I catch the Waterloo to Cologne train from?

Waterloo to Cologne train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Waterloo station.

Train or bus from Waterloo to Cologne?

The best way to get from Waterloo to Cologne is to train which takes 3h 13m and costs €35 - €160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €22 - €45 and takes 5h 24m.

Where does the Waterloo to Cologne bus arrive?

Waterloo to Cologne bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Cologne - Airport Bus Station.

Where does the Waterloo to Cologne train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Waterloo to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Waterloo to Cologne is 213 km. It takes approximately 2h 12m to drive from Waterloo to Cologne.

How do I get a train ticket from Waterloo to Cologne?

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Where can I stay near Cologne?

There are 1822+ hotels available in Cologne.

Waterloo to Cologne - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Waterloo to Cologne by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Waterloo to Brussels-Nordtrain S1 / ...
2. Take the train from Brussels-Nord to Koeln Hbftrain Ice / ...
3h 13m
€38–156
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Brussels - Midi Train Station to Cologne - Airport Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
5h 24m
€22–44
Drive 212.8 km
1. Drive from Waterloo to Colognecar 212.8 km
2h 12m
€34–48
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from WATERLOO Avenue Reine Astrid to BRUXELLES Midibus 123 / ...
2. Take the train from Bruxelles Midi to Köln Hbftrain 79
3h 31m
€42–153

Waterloo to Cologne by train

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Distance: 234.8 km
Duration: 3h 13m

What companies run services between Waterloo, Belgium and Cologne, Germany?

You can take a train from Waterloo to Koeln Hbf via Brussels-Nord in around 3h 13m. Alternatively, BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Brussels - Midi Train Station to Cologne - Airport Bus Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost €19–35 and the journey takes 3h 10m. FlixBus also services this route 4 times a day.

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