How to travel from Ghent to Cologne

There are 2 ways to get from Ghent to Cologne: train or bus.

The cheapest way to get from Ghent to Cologne is by taking a bus with average ticket prices of $14 (€13) compared to other travel options to Cologne:

Taking a bus costs $13 (€12) less than taking a train, which average ticket prices of $28 (€25).

The fastest way from Ghent to Cologne is by train with an average journey time of 2 h 31 min.

There are alternative travel options to Cologne that take longer:

Taking a bus requires on average 4 h 15 min of travel time.

The Ghent to Cologne distance is around 140 miles (226 km).

The average frequency per day from Ghent to Cologne is:

• Around 4 buses per day.
• 5 trains a day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Ghent and 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 from Ghent to Cologne:

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

• You can travel to Cologne from Ghent by bus with FlixBus or Ourbus. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for $14 (€13) with Ourbus from Ghent to Cologne.
• You can travel between Ghent and Cologne by train with Deutsche Bahn, Eurostar or SNCB. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for $28 (€25) with Eurostar from Ghent to Cologne.

Yes, there are direct services available from Ghent to Cologne with the following travel companies:

• Direct buses with FlixBus with 2 direct buses per day.

Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Cologne as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets from Ghent to Cologne.