There are 3 ways to get from Ypres to Cologne by train (Eurostar), car, or train
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Train via Brussels
best- Take the train from Courtrai to Bruxelles-Miditrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln Hbftrain Ice
4h 14m€56–200Drive 328.4 km
cheapest- Drive from Ypres to Colognecar 328.4 km
3h 21m€51–74Train
- Take the train from Ypres to Gand-Saint-Pierretrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Gent St Pieters to Köln Hbftrain 79
4h 49m€59–225
Ypres to Cologne by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ypres to Cologne is to drive which costs €50 - €75 and takes 3h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Ypres to Cologne is to drive which takes 3h 21m and costs €50 - €75.
No, there is no direct train from Ypres to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Ypres and arriving at Koeln Hbf via Courtrai and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 14m.
The distance between Ypres and Cologne is 338 km. The road distance is 328.4 km.
The best way to get from Ypres to Cologne without a car is to train via Brussels which takes 4h 14m and costs €55 - €200.
It takes approximately 4h 14m to get from Ypres to Cologne, including transfers.
Ypres to Cologne train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Courtrai station.
Ypres to Cologne train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Bruxelles-Midi station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ypres to Cologne is 328 km. It takes approximately 3h 21m to drive from Ypres to Cologne.
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What companies run services between Ypres, Belgium and Cologne, Germany?
You can take a train from Ypres to Koeln Hbf via Courtrai and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 4h 14m.
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Courtrai to Bruxelles-Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €15–29
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Ypres to Gand-Saint-Pierre
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–26
- Website
- Belgian Railways
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