How to travel from Cologne to Antwerp

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Compare train and bus 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 €9. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 40m. 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 €9, and a train costs an average of €24.

Distance: 112 miles (181 km)

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€81

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€25

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3h 10m

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4h 48m

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4h 18m

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from Cologne to Antwerp

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

Our recommendation

bus

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 (Bonn Flughafen)
03:45PMAntwerp, Van Ertbornstraat (Rooseveltplaats)
$371One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus
10:10AM5h35
Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen)
03:45PMAntwerp, Van Ertbornstraat (Rooseveltplaats)
$371One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

Deutsche BahnICE 16 · IC 4512
11:43AM2h23
Cologne Hbf
02:06PMAntwerp-Central
$1091One-way
1 transfer

Other options

Deutsche BahnICE 316 · IC 4510
09:41AM2h25
Cologne Hbf
12:06PMAntwerp-Central
$1091One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
01:50PM6h35
Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen)
08:25PMAntwerp, Van Ertbornstraat (Rooseveltplaats)
$421One-way
1 transfer
Eurowings LX4425+Brussels AirlinesLX4546
06:45AM3h15
Cologne Bonn Airport
10:00AMBrussels Airport
$9301One-way
1 transfer
Lufthansa City AirlinesLH4051+Brussels AirlinesLH5630
01:20PM3h55
Cologne Bonn Airport
05:15PMBrussels Airport
$12501One-way
1 transfer
Eurowings LX4431+Brussels AirlinesLX4240
06:30PM3h00
Cologne Bonn Airport
09:30PMBrussels Airport
$12911One-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.

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There are 2 options to travel between Cologne and Antwerp including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Cologne to Antwerp is a bus with an average price of $12 (€9).

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

A bus is $18 (€15) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cologne to Antwerp costing on average $30 (€24).

A bus is $491 (€391) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Cologne to Antwerp costing on average $503 (€400).

The fastest way to travel from Cologne to Antwerp is by train with an average journey time of 2h 24m.

Other travel options to Antwerp take longer:

Flight takes on average 3h 0m.

Bus takes on average 3h 50m.

The distance from Cologne to Antwerp is approximately 112 miles (181 km).
The average frequency per day from Cologne to Antwerp is:
  • 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 and bus 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 (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 Deutsche Bahn, Eurostar, National Express to go to Antwerp by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Ourbus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Wupsi to go to Antwerp by bus.
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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