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Compare train, bus, and flight for Mechelen to Cologne
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Mechelen to Cologne among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $43 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 43m. 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 $43, while a flight costs an average of $513.
Distance: 107 miles (173 km)
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Most popular Flight | Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$513 Average price | $84 Average price | $43 Average price Cheapest | $40 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 27m Average total duration 2h 27m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 2h 43m Average total duration Fastest 2h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 34m Average total duration 6h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 31m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
- CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular airline |  Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Mechelen to Cologne:
A bus is $41 (€34) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Mechelen to Cologne costing on average $84 (€69).
A bus is $470 (€387) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Mechelen to Cologne costing on average $513 (€423).
Other travel options to Cologne take longer:
Flight takes on average 4h 27m.
Bus takes on average 6h 34m.
Tickets start at around $43 (€35) compared to roughly $40 (€33) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-2.99 (€-2.46). The journey takes 6h 4m versus 2h 31m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom Mechelen to Cologne
How to get from Mechelen to Cologne by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Mechelen to Cologne is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus · FlixBus3:40 PM8h55Brussels, Avenue des Magnolias (King Baudouin)12:35 AMLeverkusen, Bf Mitte$171One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus3:40 PM8h55Brussels, Avenue des Magnolias (King Baudouin)12:35 AMLeverkusen, Bf Mitte$171One-way1 transfer
Fastest
- IC 3331 · ICE 1510:03 AM2h12Mechelen station12:15 PMCologne Hbf$811One-way1 transfer
Other options
- IC 3329 · ICE 138:03 AM2h13Mechelen station10:16 AMCologne Hbf$761One-way1 transfer
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94716:33 PM2h42Mechelen station9:15 PMCologne Hbf$881One-way1 transfer- 3131+942310:33 AM2h42Mechelen station1:15 PMCologne Hbf$881One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus3:40 PM7h40Brussels, Avenue des Magnolias (King Baudouin)11:20 PMKöln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2)$181One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus3:40 PM9h25Brussels, Avenue des Magnolias (King Baudouin)1:05 AMBergisch Gladbach, Busbahnhof (Bensberg U)$181One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus9:45 AM7h05Zaventem, Brussels Airport Leopoldlaan (Parking P16)4:50 PMKöln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2)$221One-way1 transfer
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LH198212:45 PM4h55Brussels Airport5:40 PMCologne Bonn Airport$4301One-way1 transfer - LH5629+LH19766:45 AM5h40Brussels Airport12:25 PMCologne Bonn Airport$4301One-way1 transfer
- LH5627+LH198412:45 PM6h10Brussels Airport6:55 PMCologne Bonn Airport$4301One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Mechelen to Cologne:
A bus is $41 (€34) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Mechelen to Cologne costing on average $84 (€69).
A bus is $470 (€387) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Mechelen to Cologne costing on average $513 (€423).
Other travel options to Cologne take longer:
Flight takes on average 4h 27m.
Bus takes on average 6h 34m.
- Around 8 buses per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
- Around 4 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Mechelen and Cologne as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Brussels Airport and arrive in Cologne Bonn Airport.
- 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, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2).
- Travel with Eurostar, Deutsche Bahn to go to Cologne by train.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, Union Ivkoni International to go to Cologne by bus.
- Travel with Swiss, Helvetic Airways, Brussels Airlines to go to Cologne by flight.
- 0 direct buses per day with Union Ivkoni International.
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