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Compare train for Aalter to Cologne
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Aalter to Cologne among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $20 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 3m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $20, while a train costs an average of $113.
Distance: 152 miles (246 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$113 Average price | $20 Average price Cheapest | $55 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 3m Average total duration Fastest 2h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 33m Average total duration 6h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 29m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Aalter to Cologne
Compare the available ways to get from Aalter to Cologne, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Aalter to Cologne:
A bus is $93 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Aalter to Cologne costing on average $113.
Other travel options to Cologne take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 33m.
Tickets start at around $20 compared to roughly $55 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $35. The journey takes 6h 3m versus 3h 29m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom Aalter to Cologne
How to get from Aalter to Cologne by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Aalter to Cologne is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
7:26 PM 2h49 Aalter 10:15 PM Cologne $67 1 One-way 1 transfer
Cheapest
7:26 PM 2h49 Aalter 10:15 PM Cologne $67 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
7:26 PM 2h49 Aalter 10:15 PM Cologne $67 1 One-way 1 transfer
Other options
8:26 PM 2h49 Aalter 11:15 PM Cologne $132 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Aalter to Cologne:
A bus is $93 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Aalter to Cologne costing on average $113.
Other travel options to Cologne take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 33m.
- Around 10 buses per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Aalter and Cologne as scheduled services by train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Aalter station and arrive in Cologne Hbf.
- Flights mostly depart from Brussels Airport and arrive in Cologne Bonn Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Gent, Ghent and arrive in Köln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2).
- Travel with Eurostar to go to Cologne by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Cologne by bus.
- 5 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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