Mechelen to Cologne train with Deutsche Bahn (IC,ICE)

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Mechelen to Cologne

Showing times and prices for Jun 15

Cheapest price

$53

Average price

$57

Fastest journey

2 h 11 m

Average duration

2 h 12 m

Trains per day

2

Distance

173 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Mechelen to Cologne is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Mechelen to Cologne will cost around $57 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $53.

Fast trains

Of the 2 trains that leave Mechelen for Cologne on Sun, Jun 15, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

On Sun, Jun 15 the direct trains cover the 173 km distance in an average of 2 h 12 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 11 m .

On Sun, Jun 15 the slowest trains will take 2 h 12 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.

Deutsche Bahn
07:04AM2h11
Mechelen
09:15AMCologne
$531One-way
0 transfers
Deutsche Bahn
07:03AM2h12
Mechelen
09:15AMCologne
$601One-way
0 transfers

Travel Information

Compare train and bus for Mechelen to Cologne

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Mechelen to Cologne among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €10. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 28m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg.

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€52

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€22

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2h 58m

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2h 28m

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7h 2m

Average duration

6h 32m

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0.1 - 0.2kg

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Lowest

0.2 - 0.4kg

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Mechelen to Cologne

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Trains from Mechelen to Cologne run on average 5 times per day, taking around 2h 28m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $41 (€34) but you can travel from only $13 (€10) by bus.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from $13 (€10)
Distance
107 miles (173 km)
Average train duration
2h 28m
Cheapest ticket price
$41 (€34)
Trains per day
5
Fastest train
2h 1m
First train
04:58
Last train
18:48
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from $13 (€10)

Train companies: Deutsche Bahn and SNCB from Mechelen to Cologne trains

You can travel by train to Cologne from Mechelen with Deutsche Bahn and SNCB for as low as $58 (€47). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey.

Deutsche Bahn (DB) is Germany’s main provider of train services and makes on average about 40,000 domestic and international journeys per day. Deutsche Bahn’s fleet of trains includes the high-speed ICE (Intercity Express) as well as the IC (Intercity), EC (Eurocity), IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional Express) and RB (Regionalbahn), which differ in terms of comfort and the time needed to travel. For example, while toilets are standard amenities, services like onboard restaurants or free WiFi are only available on certain train types and routes. Deutsche Bahn is well-known for its wide range of fares like Super Saver, Saver, and Flexible and discount cards like the Bahncard 25, 50 and 100, which you can also use for your Mechelen to Cologne train.

Train information from Mechelen to Cologne with Deutsche Bahn:

  • Average Duration: 2 h 1 min
  • Cheapest Price: $58

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