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Compare train and bus for Mechelen to Cologne
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Mechelen to Cologne among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €20. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 58m. 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 €20, and a train costs an average of €27.
Distance: 107 miles (173 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€60 Average price | €31 Average price Cheapest |
2h 28m Average total duration Fastest 1h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 30m Average total duration 3h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Mechelen to Cologne by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Mechelen to Cologne is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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This is compared to other travel options from Mechelen to Cologne:
A bus is $8 (€6) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Mechelen to Cologne costing on average $33 (€27).
Other travel options to Cologne take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 15m.
- Around 18 buses per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Mechelen and Cologne as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Mechelen station and arrive in Cologne Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Zaventem, Brussels Airport Leopoldlaan (Parking P16) and arrive in Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen).
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, SNCB to go to Cologne by train.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus to go to Cologne by bus.
- 10 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus.
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