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Compare train, bus, and flight for Cologne to Zaventem
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cologne to Zaventem among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $43. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 12m. 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 train costs an average of $43, and a train costs an average of $43.
Distance: 108 miles (174 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
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$62 Average price Cheapest | $40 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 42m Average total duration Fastest 2h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 22m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Cologne to Zaventem:
A bus is $32 (€26) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cologne to Zaventem costing on average $62 (€51).
A bus is $501 (€410) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Cologne to Zaventem costing on average $532 (€435).
Other travel options to Zaventem take longer:
Flight takes on average 6h 38m.
Bus takes on average 8h 58m.
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How to get from Cologne to Zaventem by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Cologne to Zaventem is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
3:20 PM8h50Cologne12:10 AMZaventem$261One-way0 transfers
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3:20 PM8h50Cologne12:10 AMZaventem$261One-way0 transfers
Fastest
1:55 PM8h45Cologne10:40 PMZaventem$311One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Cologne to Zaventem:
A bus is $32 (€26) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cologne to Zaventem costing on average $62 (€51).
A bus is $501 (€410) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Cologne to Zaventem costing on average $532 (€435).
Other travel options to Zaventem take longer:
Flight takes on average 6h 38m.
Bus takes on average 8h 58m.
- Around 5 trains per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
- Around 4 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Cologne and Zaventem as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Cologne Bonn Airport and arrive in Brussels Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Cologne Hbf and arrive in Brussels National Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen) and arrive in Zaventem, Brussels Airport Leopoldlaan (Parking P16).
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Eurostar, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Zaventem by train.
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