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Compare train, bus, and flight for Zaventem to Cologne
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Zaventem to Cologne among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $48. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 4m. 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 train costs an average of $48, and a train costs an average of $48.
Distance: 108 miles (174 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
$98 Average price Cheapest | $40 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 34m Average total duration Fastest 2h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 14m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
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 Zaventem to Cologne:
A bus is $51 (€41) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Zaventem to Cologne costing on average $98 (€80).
A bus is $562 (€460) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Zaventem to Cologne costing on average $609 (€498).
Other travel options to Cologne take longer:
Flight takes on average 5h 50m.
Bus takes on average 9h 29m.
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How to get from Zaventem to Cologne by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Zaventem to Cologne is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
12:30 AM8h00Zaventem8:30 AMCologne$621One-way0 transfers
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- 12:30 AM8h00Zaventem8:30 AMCologne$621One-way0 transfers
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- 12:30 AM8h00Zaventem8:30 AMCologne$621One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Zaventem to Cologne:
A bus is $51 (€41) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Zaventem to Cologne costing on average $98 (€80).
A bus is $562 (€460) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Zaventem to Cologne costing on average $609 (€498).
Other travel options to Cologne take longer:
Flight takes on average 5h 50m.
Bus takes on average 9h 29m.
- Around 8 buses per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
- Around 1 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Zaventem and Cologne as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Zaventem, Brussels Airport Leopoldlaan (Parking P16) and arrive in Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen).
- Trains mostly depart from Brussels National Airport and arrive in Cologne Hbf.
- Flights mostly depart from Brussels Airport and arrive in Cologne Bonn Airport.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, SNCB to go to Cologne by train.
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