How to travel from Cologne to Antwerp

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Cologne to Antwerp

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cologne to Antwerp among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $20. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 43m. 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 $20, and a train costs an average of $39.

Distance: 112 miles (181 km)

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3h 13m

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2h 43m

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4h 48m

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from Cologne to Antwerp

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

Our recommendation

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

FlixBusFlixBus
10:10AM5h35
Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen)
03:45PMAntwerp, Van Ertbornstraat (Rooseveltplaats)
$301One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

BlaBlaCar Bus50429 · 83134
11:55AM9h05
Köln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2)
09:00PMAntwerpen, P+R Luchtbal
$261One-way
1 transfer

Fastest

Deutsche BahnICE 316 · IC 3310
09:43AM2h41
Cologne Hbf
12:24PMAntwerp-Central
$871One-way
1 transfer

Other options

Deutsche BahnICE 1250 · RE 6635 · EC 9228
08:50AM3h26
Cologne Hbf
12:16PMAntwerp-Central
$981One-way
2 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
03:55PM5h20
Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen)
09:15PMAntwerp, Van Ertbornstraat (Rooseveltplaats)
$291One-way
0 transfers
FlixTrainFlixTrain+FlixBusFlixBus
08:14AM5h11
Cologne Hbf
01:25PMAntwerp, Van Ertbornstraat (Rooseveltplaats)
$391One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
04:05AM6h00
Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen)
10:05AMAntwerpen, Borsbeeksebrug (Berchem)
$341One-way
1 transfer
Lufthansa CitylineLH1985+Brussels AirlinesLH5584
05:55PM4h45
Cologne Bonn Airport
10:40PMBrussels Airport
$4571One-way
1 transfer
Eurowings LX4425+Brussels AirlinesLX4556
06:45AM6h50
Cologne Bonn Airport
01:35PMBrussels Airport
$5841One-way
1 transfer
Eurowings LX4425+Brussels AirlinesLX4244
06:45AM12h05
Cologne Bonn Airport
06:50PMBrussels Airport
$5841One-way
1 transfer

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How to get from Cologne to Antwerp

The Best Way According to our Users

Whether it is for business or leisure, in order to travel from Cologne to Antwerp, 74,44% 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 Cologne to Antwerp 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 Cologne to Antwerp

Travel to Antwerp 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 Cologne to Antwerp.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Cologne and Antwerp including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Cologne to Antwerp is a bus with an average price of $20 (€16).

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

A bus is $20 (€16) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cologne to Antwerp costing on average $39 (€32).

A bus is $213 (€173) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Cologne to Antwerp costing on average $233 (€189).

The fastest way to travel from Cologne to Antwerp is by train with an average journey time of 2h 23m.

Other travel options to Antwerp take longer:

Bus takes on average 3h 50m.

Flight takes on average 3h 0m.

The distance from Cologne to Antwerp is approximately 112 miles (181 km).
The average frequency per day from Cologne to Antwerp is:
  • Around 6 flights per day.
  • Around 5 trains per day.
  • Around 5 buses per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Cologne to Antwerp:
  • Trains mostly depart from Cologne Hbf and arrive in Antwerp-Central.
  • Buses mostly depart from Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen) and arrive in Antwerp, Van Ertbornstraat (Rooseveltplaats).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Cologne to Antwerp, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Ourbus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Wupsi to go to Antwerp by bus.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Eurostar to go to Antwerp by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Cologne to Antwerp:
  • 3 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Ourbus.
Omio customers who travel from Cologne to Antwerp often also extend their vacation to go to Amsterdam, Paris, Brussels, Bruges, London. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Antwerp and these popular destinations at a great price.

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