How to travel from Antwerp to Cologne

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Compare train and bus 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 prices starting from $19. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 10m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $19, and a train costs an average of $40.

Distance: 112 miles (181 km)

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from Antwerp to Cologne

How to get from Antwerp to Cologne by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Antwerp to Cologne is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

FlixBusFlixBus
09:40AM4h00
Antwerp, Van Ertbornstraat (Rooseveltplaats)
01:40PMKöln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen)
$341One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus
11:20AM5h30
Antwerp, Van Ertbornstraat (Rooseveltplaats)
04:50PMKöln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen)
$311One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

Deutsche BahnIC 3330 · ICE 15
08:40AM3h35
Antwerp-Central
12:15PMCologne Hbf
$951One-way
1 transfer

Other options

BlaBlaCar Bus1646 · 50428
11:30AM6h10
Antwerpen, P+R Luchtbal
05:40PMKöln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2)
$311One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus
05:10AM5h20
Antwerp, Van Ertbornstraat (Rooseveltplaats)
10:30AMKöln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen)
$321One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus+FlixTrainFlixTrain
12:30PM5h13
Antwerpen, Borsbeeksebrug (Berchem)
05:43PMCologne Hbf
$411One-way
1 transfer
British AirwaysBA387 · BA998
09:55AM6h25
Brussels Airport
04:20PMCologne Bonn Airport
$4941One-way
1 transfer
British AirwaysBA389 · BA998
11:35AM4h45
Brussels Airport
04:20PMCologne Bonn Airport
$6471One-way
1 transfer

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How to get from Antwerp to Cologne

The Best Way According to our Users

Whether it is for business or leisure, in order to travel from Antwerp to Cologne, 63,44% of our customers choose the train as their preferred mode of transportation. By traveling by train on this route, you can enjoy the comfort of spacious seats, spectacular views—and in some cases free Wi-Fi—in both second and first class. Our customers have decided that the train is the best way to get from Antwerp to Cologne and have chosen to enjoy this fast, safe and efficient way to arrive at their destination. Taking the train also avoids long lines or potential expenses for transfers to/from the station—especially since most main railway stations are located in the city center. Train companies in Europe vary from country to country, but most of them offer high-speed train routes, therefore when you add up at the end-to-end journey time, the train is often also the fastest way to get to your destination.

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FAQs: Travel from Antwerp to Cologne

Travel to Cologne easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Antwerp to Cologne.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Antwerp and Cologne including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Antwerp to Cologne is a bus with an average price of $19 (€15).

This is compared to other travel options from Antwerp to Cologne:

A bus is $21 (€17) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Antwerp to Cologne costing on average $40 (€32).

The fastest way to travel from Antwerp to Cologne is by train with an average journey time of 2h 21m.

Other travel options to Cologne take longer:

Bus takes on average 5h 13m.

The distance from Antwerp to Cologne is approximately 112 miles (181 km).
The average frequency per day from Antwerp to Cologne is:
  • Around 6 buses per day.
  • Around 4 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Antwerp and Cologne as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Antwerp to Cologne:
  • 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).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Antwerp to Cologne, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Ourbus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Infobus to go to Cologne by bus.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Eurostar, SNCB to go to Cologne by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Antwerp to Cologne:
  • 3 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Ourbus.
Omio customers who travel from Antwerp to Cologne often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Amsterdam, Berlin, Brussels, London. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Cologne and these popular destinations at a great price.

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