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Travel Information from Zaventem to Cologne

distanceDistance107 miles (173 km)
modeAvailable travel modesTrain or bus
priceTicket price range$27 - $40
cheapestCheapest modeBus • $27 (€23) • 7 h 40 min
fastestFastest modeTrain • $40 (€34) • 2 h 10 min
carriersPopular travel companiesBlaBlaCar or Deutsche Bahn

Take a train or bus to travel 107 miles (173 km) between Zaventem and Cologne. The most popular travel companies which serve this trip are BlaBlaCar or Deutsche Bahn among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Zaventem to Cologne.

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Train
Bus
Cheapest price 35 26Cheapest
Average price 73 37Cheapest
Average duration2h 10m7h 40m
Direct Options
First departure1:38 AM12:05 AM
Last departure9:50 PM11:50 PM
No. of daily departures64
Companies
  • Deutsche Bahn
  • SNCB
  • BlaBlaCar

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from Zaventem to Cologne

How to get from Zaventem to Cologne by train, bus or flight.

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bus

The best way to travel from Zaventem to Cologne is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

FlixBus
02:15AM9h05
Zaventem
11:20AMCologne
$391One-way
0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus
02:15AM9h05
Zaventem
11:20AMCologne
$391One-way
0 transfers
Fastest
FlixBus
12:30AM7h40
Zaventem
08:10AMCologne
$461One-way
0 transfers
Other options
FlixBus
08:20PM13h20
Zaventem
09:40AMCologne
$701One-way
0 transfers

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Find the best trip from Zaventem to Cologne with Omio's travel partners Deutsche Bahn and Eurostar! You'll find the best deals, schedules and tickets when comparing and booking the most affordable route for you.

Deutsche Bahn (DB) is the main provider of travel services in Germany, making on average 40,000 journeys per day. A special feature of Deutsche Bahn is its wide range of ticket types, savings offers including Super Saver, Saver, and Flexible fares and discount cards like the Bahncard 25, 50 and 100, which you can also use for your travel from Zaventem to Cologne. DB uses different types of travel such as the ICE (Intercity Express), IC (Intercity), EC (Eurocity), IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional Express) and RB (Regionalbahn) on its routes, which differ in terms of comfort and the time required to travel. For example, while bathrooms are standard amenities, services like an onboard restaurant or free WiFi are only available on certain travel.

    FAQs: Travel from Zaventem to Cologne

    FAQs: Travel to Cologne easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Zaventem to Cologne.
    FAQs

    There are 2 travel options from Zaventem to Cologne: train or bus.

    The cheapest way to go to Cologne from Zaventem is by taking a bus, which costs on average $27 (€23).

    This is compared to other ways of getting from Zaventem to Cologne:

    Taking a bus costs $13 (€11) less than taking a train, which costs on average $40 (€34) for the same trip.

    The quickest way to travel from Zaventem to Cologne is by train, which takes on average 2 h 10 min   compared to other travel options that take longer:

    Taking a bus requires on average 7 h 40 min of travel time.

    You should expect to travel around 107 miles (173 km) between Zaventem and Cologne.

    The average frequency per day from Zaventem to Cologne is:

    • Around 10 trains per day.

    However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip to Cologne from Zaventem as scheduled services by train or bus can vary by season or day of the week.

    These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Zaventem to Cologne:

    • Most travelers who purchase a bus ticket from Zaventem to Cologne depart from Zaventem, Brussels Airport to Cologne, Siegburger Street (Access Tankstelle).

    The following travel companies offer services from Zaventem to Cologne:

    • Travel with Deutsche Bahn or SNCB for trains to Cologne. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for Deutsche Bahn Zaventem to Cologne tickets on Omio for $59 (€51).

    Yes, there are direct routes from Zaventem to Cologne with the following travel companies:

    • You can take a direct bus with.
    • You'll find direct trains with.

    Direct services to Cologne tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your route.

    Many of our customers who book a trip from Zaventem to Cologne often extend their vacation and travel to other popular destinations like Paris, Berlin, Amsterdam, Brussels or Frankfurt am Main. If you’re thinking of adding another destination to your Zaventem and Cologne itinerary, let Omio find you the best connections between Cologne and any of these top destinations today!

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