How to travel from Zaventem to Cologne

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Compare train and bus 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 bus with prices starting from €20. 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 bus costs an average of €20, and a train costs an average of €39.

Distance: 108 miles (174 km)

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2h 34m

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from Zaventem to Cologne

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

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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
11:40AM5h16
Zaventem
04:56PMCologne
$521One-way
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FlixBus
11:40AM5h16
Zaventem
04:56PMCologne
$521One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

FlixBus
11:40AM5h16
Zaventem
04:56PMCologne
$521One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Zaventem to Cologne

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.

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There are 2 options to travel between Zaventem and Cologne including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Zaventem to Cologne is a bus with an average price of $26 (€20).

This is compared to other travel options from Zaventem to Cologne:

A bus is $23 (€18) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Zaventem to Cologne costing on average $49 (€39).

The fastest way to travel from Zaventem to Cologne is by train with an average journey time of 2h 8m.

Other travel options to Cologne take longer:

Bus takes on average 7h 5m.

The distance from Zaventem to Cologne is approximately 108 miles (174 km).
The average frequency per day from Zaventem to Cologne is:
  • Around 7 buses per day.
  • Around 6 trains per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Zaventem to Cologne:
  • Buses mostly depart from Zaventem, Brussels Airport Leopoldlaan (Parking P16) and arrive in Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen).
  • Trains mostly depart from Brussels National Airport and arrive in Cologne Hbf.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Zaventem to Cologne, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, SNCB to go to Cologne by train.
  • Travel with BlaBlaCar to go to Cologne by bus.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Zaventem to Cologne:
  • 2 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
Omio customers who travel from Zaventem to Cologne often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Amsterdam, Berlin, Brussels, London. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Cologne and these popular destinations at a great price.

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