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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 €7. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 41m. 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 €7, and a train costs an average of €50.
Distance: 112 miles (181 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€81 Average price | €24 Average price Cheapest |
3h 11m Average total duration Fastest 2h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 27m Average total duration 3h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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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.
FlixBusCheapest
FlixBusFastest
IC 4533 · ICE 315Other options
IC 4531 · ICE 15FlixBus+
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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.
There are 2 ways to get from Antwerp to Cologne: train or bus.
The cheapest way to travel between Antwerp and Cologne is a bus with an average price of $16 (€14).
This is compared to other travel options from Antwerp to Cologne:
A bus is $26 (€24) less than a train for this trip with tickets for a train from Antwerp to Cologne costing on average $42 (€38).
The quickest way to travel to Cologne from Antwerp is by train, which takes on average 2 h 21 min compared to other travel options that take longer:
Getting to Cologne by bus takes 4 h on average.
The Antwerp to Cologne distance is around 112 miles (180 km).
The average frequency per day from Antwerp to Cologne is:
- 6 buses a day.
- Around 4 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey between Antwerp and Cologne as scheduled services by train or bus can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Antwerp to Cologne:
The following travel companies offer services from Antwerp to Cologne:
- FlixBus, Ourbus or BlaBlaCar Bus can take you to Cologne by bus. If searching for a good deal on buses, you can find tickets for FlixBus from Antwerp to Cologne for $16 (€14).
- Deutsche Bahn, Eurostar or SNCB can take you to Cologne by train. If searching for a good deal on trains, you can find tickets for Deutsche Bahn from Antwerp to Cologne for $42 (€38).
Yes, there are direct services available from Antwerp to Cologne with the following travel companies:
- Direct buses with FlixBus with 3 direct buses per day.
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Cologne as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets to Cologne from Antwerp.
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