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Compare train, bus, and flight 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 $26.
Distance: 113 miles (183 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$78 Average price | $22 Average price Cheapest | $46 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 20m Average total duration Fastest 1h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 0m Average total duration 2h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 24m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Sint-Gillis to Cologne:
A bus is $55 (€45) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Sint-Gillis to Cologne costing on average $78 (€64).
A bus is $566 (€464) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Sint-Gillis to Cologne costing on average $588 (€482).
Other travel options to Cologne take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 30m.
Flight takes on average 5h 15m.
Travel optionsfrom Sint-Gillis to Cologne
How to get from Sint-Gillis to Cologne by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
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.
504483:15 AM3h10Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)6:25 AMKöln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2)$161One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 504483:15 AM3h10Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)6:25 AMKöln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2)$161One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 94473:25 PM1h49Brussels-Midi5:14 PMCologne Hbf$1041One-way0 transfers
Other options
ICE 116:23 AM1h53Brussels-Midi8:16 AMCologne Hbf$511One-way0 transfers- ICE 31512:25 PM1h50Brussels-Midi2:15 PMCologne Hbf$561One-way0 transfers
- IC 522 · R 5005 · 2680912:20 AM7h24Brussels-Midi7:44 AMCologne Hbf$711One-way2 transfers
- 504282:05 PM3h45Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)5:50 PMKöln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2)$161One-way0 transfers
- 5211910:30 AM3h55Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)2:25 PMKöln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2)$161One-way0 transfers
- 504581:15 PM3h35Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)4:50 PMKöln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2)$201One-way0 transfers
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LH55837:30 PM12h15Brussels Airport7:45 AMCologne Bonn Airport$2471One-way1 transfer- LH4050+LH56296:45 AM5h40Brussels Airport12:25 PMCologne Bonn Airport$2751One-way1 transfer
LH1984+LH562712:45 PM6h10Brussels Airport6:55 PMCologne Bonn Airport$2751One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Sint-Gillis to Cologne:
A bus is $55 (€45) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Sint-Gillis to Cologne costing on average $78 (€64).
A bus is $566 (€464) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Sint-Gillis to Cologne costing on average $588 (€482).
Other travel options to Cologne take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 30m.
Flight takes on average 5h 15m.
- Around 14 buses per day.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 2 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Sint-Gillis 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 Brussels-Midi and arrive in Cologne Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi) and arrive in Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen).
- Travel with Eurostar, SNCB to go to Cologne by train.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar to go to Cologne by bus.
- 8 direct trains per day with Eurostar.
- 13 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
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