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Compare bus, train, and flight for Antwerp to Cologne
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Antwerp to Cologne among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $32 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 14m. 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 $32, while a flight costs an average of $596.
Distance: 112 miles (181 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$79 Average price | $32 Average price Cheapest | $596 Average price | $41 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 14m Average total duration Fastest 2h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 21m Average total duration 4h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 0m Average total duration 3h 0m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 2h 40m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.5 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Antwerp to Cologne:
A bus is $48 (€40) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Antwerp to Cologne costing on average $79 (€66).
A bus is $564 (€472) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Antwerp to Cologne costing on average $596 (€499).
Other travel options to Cologne take longer:
Flight takes on average 5h 0m.
Bus takes on average 5h 21m.
Tickets start at around $79 (€66) compared to roughly $41 (€34) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$38 (-€32). The journey takes 2h 44m versus 2h 40m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Antwerp to Cologne
How to get from Antwerp to Cologne by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Antwerp to Cologne is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
1646 · 5042811:30 AM6h20Antwerpen, P+R Luchtbal5:50 PMKöln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2)$231One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- 1646 · 5042811:30 AM6h20Antwerpen, P+R Luchtbal5:50 PMKöln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2)$231One-way1 transfer
Fastest
- IC 4541 · ICE 3197:54 PM2h21Antwerp-Central10:15 PMCologne Hbf$531One-way1 transfer
Other options
- ICE 3137:01 PM2h23Antwerp-Central9:24 PMCologne Hbf$361One-way0 transfers
- IC 3126 · ICE 115:05 AM3h11Antwerp-Central8:16 AMCologne Hbf$531One-way1 transfer
- IC 2045 · IC 522 · R 5005 · 2680911:30 PM8h14Antwerp-Central7:44 AMCologne Hbf$611One-way3 transfers
- FlixBus5:10 AM5h20Antwerp, Van Ertbornstraat (Rooseveltplaats)10:30 AMKöln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2)$241One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus11:20 AM5h30Antwerp, Van Ertbornstraat (Rooseveltplaats)4:50 PMKöln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2)$241One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus11:40 PM5h25Antwerp, Van Ertbornstraat (Rooseveltplaats)5:05 AMKöln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2)$371One-way1 transfer
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LX44286:10 PM3h25Brussels Airport9:35 PMCologne Bonn Airport$7651One-way1 transfer - LH5631+
LH19821:45 PM3h35Brussels Airport5:20 PMCologne Bonn Airport$8361One-way1 transfer - LH5627+LH198212:45 PM4h35Brussels Airport5:20 PMCologne Bonn Airport$8361One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Antwerp to Cologne:
A bus is $48 (€40) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Antwerp to Cologne costing on average $79 (€66).
A bus is $564 (€472) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Antwerp to Cologne costing on average $596 (€499).
Other travel options to Cologne take longer:
Flight takes on average 5h 0m.
Bus takes on average 5h 21m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 6 buses per day.
- Around 4 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Antwerp and Cologne as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Brussels Airport and arrive in Cologne Bonn Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Antwerp-Central and arrive in Cologne Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Antwerp, Van Ertbornstraat (Rooseveltplaats) and arrive in Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen).
- Travel with Swiss, Eurowings, Brussels Airlines, Lufthansa City Airlines, Air Baltic, Turkish Airlines, Helvetic Airways, British Airways, Edelweiss Air to go to Cologne by flight.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Eurostar, VIAS Rail GmbH to go to Cologne by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Union Ivkoni International to go to Cologne by bus.
- 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Union Ivkoni International.
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