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Mechelen, Belgium → Cologne, Germany

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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Mechelen to Cologne

Composite routes from Mechelen to Cologne

Cheapest
2 h 15 min
Car
202 km.
from $11

Transport providers

Bus operators
Found: 3
FlixBus
Website
Tarsin
Website
De Lijn
Website
FlixBus
Website
45 min
4 times a day
$7.58–$10.74
+49 30 300 137 300
+49 30 300 137 300
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Tarsin
Website
3h 13m
Once a week
$10.11–$13.90
+40 230 562 929
+40 230 562 929
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
De Lijn
Website
1h 31m
Every 30 minutes
$3.01
+32 70 22 02 00
+32 70 22 02 00
Call
Train operators
Found: 5
Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express
Website
Deutsche Bahn Regional
Website
Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)
Website
National Express
Website
Österreichische Bundesbahnen
Website
Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express
Website
1h 41m
Every 2 hours
$53.06–$59.38
+49 30 311-682904
+49 30 311-682904
Call
Deutsche Bahn Regional
Website
1h 8m
Hourly
$16.42–$24.00
+49 30 2970
+49 30 2970
Call
Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)
Website
1h 27m
Hourly
$11.37–$16.42
+32 70 79 79 79
+32 70 79 79 79
Call
National Express
Website
1h 1m
Hourly
$16.42–$24.00
08717 81 81 81
08717 81 81 81
Call
Österreichische Bundesbahnen
Website
2h 42m
4 times a week

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Mechelen to Cologne?

The cheapest way to get from Mechelen to Cologne is to bus which costs $13.04 - $17.39 and takes 5h 32m.

What is the fastest way to get from Mechelen to Cologne?

The fastest way to get from Mechelen to Cologne is to drive which takes 2h 5m and costs $33.70 - $50 .

Is there a direct bus between Mechelen and Cologne?

No, there is no direct bus from Mechelen to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Mechelen Brusselpoort and arriving at Köln via Kapelle-op-den-Bos Station and Brussels. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 32m.

Is there a direct train between Mechelen and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Mechelen to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Malines and arriving at Koeln Hbf via Brussels-Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h.

How far is it from Mechelen to Cologne?

The distance between Mechelen and Cologne is 237 km. The road distance is 204.1 km.

How do I travel from Mechelen to Cologne without a car?

The best way to get from Mechelen to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 3h and costs $50 - $59.78 .

How long does it take to get from Mechelen to Cologne?

It takes approximately 3h to get from Mechelen to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Mechelen to Cologne bus from?

Mechelen to Cologne bus services, operated by Tarsin, depart from Brussels station.

Where do I catch the Mechelen to Cologne train from?

Mechelen to Cologne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, depart from Brussels-Nord station.

Train, bus or fly from Mechelen to Cologne?

The best way to get from Mechelen to Cologne is to train which takes 3h and costs $50 - $59.78 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $13.04 - $17.39 and takes 5h 32m. There are no good options to fly between Mechelen to Cologne.

Where does the Mechelen to Cologne bus arrive?

Mechelen to Cologne bus services, operated by Tarsin, arrive at Köln station.

Where does the Mechelen to Cologne train arrive?

Mechelen to Cologne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, arrive at Koeln Hbf station.

Can I drive from Mechelen to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Mechelen to Cologne is 204 km. It takes approximately 2h 5m to drive from Mechelen to Cologne.

How do I get a train ticket from Mechelen to Cologne?

Book your Mechelen to Cologne train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Cologne?

There are 1609+ hotels available in Cologne. Prices start at $44.10 per night.
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