How to travel from Cologne to Antwerp

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Travel Information to Antwerp from Cologne

Distance112 miles (180 km)
Available travel modesTrain or bus
Ticket price range$14 - $35
Cheapest modeBus • $14 (€13) • 3 h 50 min
Fastest modeTrain • $35 (€31) • 2 h 18 min
Popular travel companiesFlixBus or Deutsche Bahn

Travel 112 miles (180 km) by train or bus between Cologne and Antwerp. The most popular travel companies which serve this route are FlixBus or Deutsche Bahn among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Cologne to Antwerp.

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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)
$551One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus
10:10AM5h35
Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen)
03:45PMAntwerp, Van Ertbornstraat (Rooseveltplaats)
$551One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

Deutsche BahnICE 316 · IC 3310
09:41AM2h39
Cologne Hbf
12:20PMAntwerp-Central
$1151One-way
1 transfer

Other options

FlixTrainFlixTrain+FlixBusFlixBus
08:14AM5h11
Cologne Hbf
01:25PMAntwerp, Van Ertbornstraat (Rooseveltplaats)
$661One-way
1 transfer
BlaBlaCar Bus50429 · 1647
11:55AM5h55
Köln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2)
05:50PMAntwerpen, P+R Luchtbal
$581One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus
03:55PM5h15
Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen)
09:10PMAntwerp, Van Ertbornstraat (Rooseveltplaats)
$681One-way
0 transfers
LufthansaLH1973+Brussels AirlinesLH5580
09:10AM4h00
Cologne Bonn Airport
01:10PMBrussels Airport
$5471One-way
1 transfer
Eurowings LX4431+Brussels AirlinesLX4242
07:15PM13h35
Cologne Bonn Airport
08:50AMBrussels Airport
$8031One-way
1 transfer
Lufthansa CitylineLH1979+Brussels AirlinesLH5630
01:15PM4h00
Cologne Bonn Airport
05:15PMBrussels Airport
$10651One-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 2 travel options from Cologne to Antwerp: train or bus.

The cheapest way to go to Antwerp from Cologne is by taking a bus, which costs on average $14 (€13).

This is compared to other ways of getting from Cologne to Antwerp:

A bus is $20 (€18) less than a train with an average ticket price of $35 (€31) from Cologne to Antwerp.

The fastest way from Cologne to Antwerp is by train with an average journey time of 2 h 18 min.

There are alternative travel options to Antwerp that take longer:

Taking a bus requires on average 3 h 50 min of travel time.

The distance is approximately 112 miles (180 km) from Cologne to Antwerp.

The average frequency per day from Cologne to Antwerp is:

  • 5 buses per day.
  • Around 5 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey to Antwerp from 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 when traveling from Cologne to Antwerp:

    Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Cologne to Antwerp:

    • You can go to Antwerp from Cologne by bus with FlixBus, Ourbus, BlaBlaCar Bus or Wupsi. You'll see cheap bus tickets for $14 (€13) with Ourbus from Cologne to Antwerp on Omio.
    • You can travel by train between Cologne and Antwerp with Deutsche Bahn, Eurostar or National Express, and you can find Deutsche Bahn Cologne to Antwerp tickets for $35 (€31) on Omio.

    Yes, there are direct services available from Cologne to Antwerp 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 Antwerp as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets from Cologne to Antwerp.

    Omio customers who travel from Cologne to Antwerp often also extend their vacation to go to Amsterdam, Paris, Brussels, London or Rotterdam. 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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