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Ostend, Belgium → Cologne, Germany

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Two ways to Travel from Ostend to Cologne

Composite routes from Ostend to Cologne

Cheapest
3 h 4 min
Car
329 km.
from $18
Other
3 h 4 min
Rideshare
329 km.
from $12.52

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–$42.95

Tarsin

Phone:
+40 230 562 929
Email:
Website:
tarsin.ro/
Bus from Gent to Köln
Ave. Duration:
4h
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$10.74–$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:
$69.48–$151.60

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:
$54.32–$61.90

Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)

Phone:
+32 70 79 79 79
Website:
belgiantrain.be/en
Train from Ostende to Bruxelles-Midi
Ave. Duration:
1h 11m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$13.90–$20.21
Train from Ostende to Gent-Sint-Pieters
Ave. Duration:
40 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$8.84–$13.90

Österreichische Bundesbahnen

Website:
konzern.oebb.at/
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln
Ave. Duration:
2h 44m
Frequency:
6 times a week

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Ostend to Cologne is to train and bus which costs $19.57 - $26.09 and takes 5h 56m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ostend to Cologne is to drive which takes 2h 59m and costs $54.35 - $86.96 .

Is there a direct train between Ostend and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Ostend to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Ostende and arriving at Koeln Hbf via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 42m.

How far is it from Ostend to Cologne?

The distance between Ostend and Cologne is 334 km. The road distance is 325.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Ostend to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 3h 42m and costs $54.35 - $152.17 .

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

It takes approximately 3h 42m to get from Ostend to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ostend to Cologne train from?

Ostend to Cologne train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Ostende station.

Train or bus from Ostend to Cologne?

The best way to get from Ostend to Cologne is to train which takes 3h 42m and costs $54.35 - $152.17 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $31.52 - $103.26 and takes 7h 51m.

Where does the Ostend to Cologne train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Ostend to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Ostend to Cologne is 325 km. It takes approximately 2h 59m to drive from Ostend to Cologne.

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

Book your Ostend to Cologne train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Cologne?

There are 1593+ hotels available in Cologne. Prices start at $45.33 per night.
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