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Compare train and bus for Sint-Gillis to Cologne
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Sint-Gillis to Cologne among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €13. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 50m. 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 €13, and a train costs an average of €20.
Distance: 113 miles (183 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€43 Average price | €15 Average price Cheapest |
2h 20m Average total duration Fastest 1h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 0m Average total duration 2h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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The best way to travel from Sint-Gillis 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 Sint-Gillis to Cologne:
A bus is $9 (€7) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Sint-Gillis to Cologne costing on average $25 (€20).
Other travel options to Cologne take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 10m.
- Around 13 buses per day.
- Around 8 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Sint-Gillis and Cologne as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Brussels-Midi and arrive in Cologne Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi) and arrive in Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen).
- Travel with Eurostar, SNCB to go to Cologne by train.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar to go to Cologne by bus.
- 7 direct trains per day with Eurostar.
- 12 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
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