How to travel from Cologne to Sint-Gillis

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Cologne to Sint-Gillis

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Cologne to Sint-Gillis among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $37 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 40m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $37, while a flight costs an average of $757.

Distance: 113 miles (183 km)

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$757

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$97

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$37

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$47

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4h 26m

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2h 26m

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4h 41m

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4h 11m

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2h 37m

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0.1 - 0.2kg

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0.2 - 0.5kg

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The cheapest way to travel from Cologne to Sint-Gillis is a bus with an average price of $37 (€30).

This is compared to other travel options from Cologne to Sint-Gillis:

A bus is $60 (€49) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cologne to Sint-Gillis costing on average $97 (€79).

A bus is $720 (€588) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Cologne to Sint-Gillis costing on average $757 (€618).

The fastest way to travel from Cologne to Sint-Gillis is by train with an average journey time of 2h 40m.

Other travel options to Sint-Gillis take longer:

Flight takes on average 4h 26m.

Bus takes on average 4h 41m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Cologne and Sint-Gillis including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the flight as it is the most popular way to get from Cologne to Sint-Gillis among Omio's users.
Take the flight. It's the quicker way to make this trip, and the time saved usually justifies the slightly higher cost.

You'll arrive about 11m sooner (2h 26m by flight vs 2h 37m by car). Tickets start at around $757 (€618) compared to roughly $47 (€38) in fuel and tolls — a bit more, but you get time back and avoid a long drive.

Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group, want flexibility on timing, or plan to stop en route.

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from Cologne to Sint-Gillis

How to get from Cologne to Sint-Gillis by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

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

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    9:15 AM4h40
    Köln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2)
    1:55 PMBrussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)
    $201One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    9:15 AM4h40
    Köln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2)
    1:55 PMBrussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)
    $201One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Eurostar9486
    6:44 PM1h51
    Cologne Hbf
    8:35 PMBrussels-Midi
    $801One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Deutsche BahnICE 312 · IC 2830
    6:11 AM2h36
    Cologne Hbf
    8:47 AMBrussels-Midi
    $341One-way
    1 transfer
  • Deutsche BahnICE 18
    7:43 AM1h52
    Cologne Hbf
    9:35 AMBrussels-Midi
    $461One-way
    0 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnICE 316
    9:43 AM1h52
    Cologne Hbf
    11:35 AMBrussels-Midi
    $591One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    3:05 AM4h15
    Köln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2)
    7:20 AMBrussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)
    $211One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    9:05 PM4h40
    Leverkusen, Bf Mitte
    1:45 AMBrussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)
    $311One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    8:30 PM5h15
    Köln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2)
    1:45 AMBrussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)
    $311One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Cologne to Sint-Gillis

Travel to Sint-Gillis 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 Sint-Gillis.

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There are 3 options to travel between Cologne and Sint-Gillis including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Cologne to Sint-Gillis is a bus with an average price of $37 (€30).

This is compared to other travel options from Cologne to Sint-Gillis:

A bus is $23 (€19) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cologne to Sint-Gillis costing on average $61 (€50).

A bus is $614 (€502) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Cologne to Sint-Gillis costing on average $651 (€532).

The fastest way to travel from Cologne to Sint-Gillis is by train with an average journey time of 2h 27m.

Other travel options to Sint-Gillis take longer:

Bus takes on average 4h 41m.

Flight takes on average 5h 25m.

The distance from Cologne to Sint-Gillis is approximately 113 miles (183 km).
The average frequency per day from Cologne to Sint-Gillis is:
  • Around 8 trains per day.
  • Around 8 buses per day.
  • Around 4 flights per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Cologne and Sint-Gillis 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 Sint-Gillis:
  • Flights mostly depart from Cologne Bonn Airport and arrive in Brussels Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Cologne Hbf and arrive in Brussels-Midi.
  • Buses mostly depart from Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen) and arrive in Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Cologne to Sint-Gillis, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Eurostar, Deutsche Bahn to go to Sint-Gillis by train.
  • Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus to go to Sint-Gillis by bus.
  • Travel with Swiss, Brussels Airlines to go to Sint-Gillis by flight.
Yes, there are direct services available from Cologne to Sint-Gillis with the following travel companies:
  • 7 direct trains per day with Eurostar, Deutsche Bahn.
  • 8 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus.
Omio customers who travel from Cologne to Sint-Gillis often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Marrakesh, New York, NY, Málaga, Alicante. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Sint-Gillis and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Sint-Gillis to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
Two to three days are ideal to explore Sint-Gillis, allowing time to enjoy its vibrant arts scene, local markets, and architectural sights.
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