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Compare train and bus for Mouscron to Cologne
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Mouscron to Cologne among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $53 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 54m. 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 $53, while a flight costs an average of $640.
Distance: 164 miles (264 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
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$89 Average price | $640 Average price | $53 Average price Cheapest | $60 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 54m Average total duration Fastest 3h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 28m Average total duration 2h 28m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 8h 11m Average total duration 7h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 47m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Mouscron to Cologne
Compare the available ways to get from Mouscron to Cologne, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Mouscron to Cologne:
A bus is $37 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Mouscron to Cologne costing on average $89.
A bus is $588 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Mouscron to Cologne costing on average $640.
Other travel options to Cologne take longer:
Flight takes on average 4h 28m.
Bus takes on average 8h 11m.
You'll arrive about 23m sooner (3h 24m by train vs 3h 47m by car). Tickets start at around $89 compared to roughly $60 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Mouscron to Cologne
How to get from Mouscron to Cologne by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Mouscron to Cologne is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
11:30 AM 5h10 Mouscron 4:40 PM Cologne $24 1 One-way 0 transfers
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11:30 AM 5h10 Mouscron 4:40 PM Cologne $24 1 One-way 0 transfers
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11:30 AM 5h10 Mouscron 4:40 PM Cologne $24 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Mouscron to Cologne:
A bus is $37 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Mouscron to Cologne costing on average $89.
A bus is $588 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Mouscron to Cologne costing on average $640.
Other travel options to Cologne take longer:
Flight takes on average 4h 28m.
Bus takes on average 8h 11m.
- Around 5 flights per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
- Around 4 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Mouscron and Cologne as scheduled services by train and bus 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 Mouscron station and arrive in Cologne Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Kortrijk, President Kennedylaan (Kinepolis Xpo) and arrive in Köln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2).
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Cologne by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, SNCB to go to Cologne by train.
- Travel with Brussels Airlines, Swiss, Edelweiss Air to go to Cologne by flight.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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