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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Bruges to Cologne Central Station

Composite routes from Bruges to Cologne Central Station

Cheapest
2 h 59 min
Car
313 km.
from $17

Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Bruges to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
5h 5m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$30.32–$41.69

Tarsin

Phone:
+40 230 562 929
Email:
Website:
tarsin.ro/
Bus from Gent to Köln
Ave. Duration:
4h
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$10.11–$13.90

Train operators

Eurostar

Phone:
+44 343 218 6186
Website:
eurostar.com/rw-en
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln
Ave. Duration:
1h 50m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$63.17–$138.97

Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express

Phone:
+49 30 311-682904
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln
Ave. Duration:
1h 50m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$53.06–$59.38

Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)

Phone:
+32 70 79 79 79
Website:
belgiantrain.be/en
Train from Bruges to Bruxelles-Midi
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$11.37–$17.69

Österreichische Bundesbahnen

Website:
konzern.oebb.at/
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln
Ave. Duration:
2h 52m
Frequency:
4 times a week

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Bruges to Cologne Central Station?

The cheapest way to get from Bruges to Cologne Central Station is to bus via Ghent which costs $13.04 - $17.39 and takes 7h 8m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bruges to Cologne Central Station?

The fastest way to get from Bruges to Cologne Central Station is to drive which takes 2h 58m and costs $52.17 - $76.09 .

Is there a direct bus between Bruges and Cologne Central Station?

No, there is no direct bus from Bruges to Cologne Central Station. However, there are services departing from Brugge Gentpoort and arriving at Köln via Eeklo Markt and Gent. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 8m.

Is there a direct train between Bruges and Cologne Central Station?

No, there is no direct train from Bruges to Cologne Central Station. However, there are services departing from Bruges and arriving at Koeln Hbf via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 33m.

How far is it from Bruges to Cologne Central Station?

The distance between Bruges and Cologne Central Station is 313 km. The road distance is 311.2 km.

How do I travel from Bruges to Cologne Central Station without a car?

The best way to get from Bruges to Cologne Central Station without a car is to train which takes 3h 33m and costs $54.35 - $141.30 .

How long does it take to get from Bruges to Cologne Central Station?

It takes approximately 3h 33m to get from Bruges to Cologne Central Station, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bruges to Cologne Central Station bus from?

Bruges to Cologne Central Station bus services, operated by Tarsin, depart from Gent station.

Where do I catch the Bruges to Cologne Central Station train from?

Bruges to Cologne Central Station train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Bruges station.

Train or bus from Bruges to Cologne Central Station?

The best way to get from Bruges to Cologne Central Station is to train which takes 3h 33m and costs $54.35 - $141.30 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $28.26 - $92.39 and takes 5h 41m.

Where does the Bruges to Cologne Central Station bus arrive?

Bruges to Cologne Central Station bus services, operated by Tarsin, arrive at Köln station.

Where does the Bruges to Cologne Central Station train arrive?

Bruges to Cologne Central Station train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Bruxelles-Midi station.

Can I drive from Bruges to Cologne Central Station?

Yes, the driving distance between Bruges to Cologne Central Station is 311 km. It takes approximately 2h 58m to drive from Bruges to Cologne Central Station.

How do I get a train ticket from Bruges to Cologne Central Station?

Book your Bruges to Cologne Central Station train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Cologne Central Station?

There are 1548+ hotels available in Cologne Central Station. Prices start at $44.10 per night.
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