There are 5 ways to get from Zeebrugge to Cologne by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Blankenberge to Brussels-Nordtrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Brussels-Nord to Koeln Hbftrain Ice / ...
4h 39m€58–183Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bruges to Düsseldorf central bus stationbus N1360b
8h 21m€40–57Drive 301.1 km
- Drive from Zeebrugge to Colognecar 301.1 km
3h 1m€47–68Train via Knokke
- Take the train from Knokke to Brussels-Nordtrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Brussels-Nord to Koeln Hbftrain Ice / ...
4h 57m€59–183Train #2
- Take the train from Oostende to Köln Hbftrain 79
5h 17m€63–223
Zeebrugge to Cologne by tram and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Zeebrugge to Cologne is to bus which costs €40 - €60 and takes 8h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Zeebrugge to Cologne is to drive which takes 3h 1m and costs €45 - €70.
No, there is no direct bus from Zeebrugge to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Zeebrugge Kerk and arriving at Köln via Bruges and Dusseldorf Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 21m.
No, there is no direct train from Zeebrugge to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Zeebrugge Kerk and arriving at Koeln Hbf via Blankenberge and Brussels-Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 39m.
The distance between Zeebrugge and Cologne is 333 km. The road distance is 301.1 km.
The best way to get from Zeebrugge to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 4h 39m and costs €55 - €190.
It takes approximately 4h 39m to get from Zeebrugge to Cologne, including transfers.
Zeebrugge to Cologne bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bruges station.
Zeebrugge to Cologne train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Blankenberge station.
The best way to get from Zeebrugge to Cologne is to train which takes 4h 39m and costs €55 - €190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €60 and takes 8h 21m.
What companies run services between Zeebrugge, Belgium and Cologne, Germany?
You can take a vehicle from Zeebrugge Kerk to Koeln Hbf via Blankenberge Station perron 1, Blankenberge, and Brussels-Nord in around 4h 39m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Bruges to Düsseldorf central bus station once daily. Tickets cost €24–40 and the journey takes 5h 5m.
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Blankenberge to Brussels-Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €20–40
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Knokke to Brussels-Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €21–40
- Website
- Belgian Railways
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Bruges to Düsseldorf central bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €24–40
- Website
- Flixbus
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More Questions & Answers
Zeebrugge to Cologne bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Düsseldorf central bus station.
Zeebrugge to Cologne train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Brussels-Nord station.
Yes, the driving distance between Zeebrugge to Cologne is 301 km. It takes approximately 3h 1m to drive from Zeebrugge to Cologne.
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