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2 h 37 min
262 km.
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Gent, Belgium → Cologne, Germany

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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Gent to Cologne

Composite routes from Gent to Cologne

Cheapest
2 h 37 min
Car
262 km.
from $14
Other
3 h 37 min
224 km.
from $128.43

Transport providers

Bus operators
Found: 2
FlixBus
Website
Tarsin
Website
FlixBus
Website
4h 55m
Once daily
$29.06–$40.43
+49 30 300 137 300
+49 30 300 137 300
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Tarsin
Website
4h
Once a week
$10.74–$13.90
+40 230 562 929
+40 230 562 929
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Train operators
Found: 4
Eurostar
Website
Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express
Website
Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)
Website
Österreichische Bundesbahnen
Website
Eurostar
Website
1h 50m
5 times a day
$69.48–$151.60
+44 343 218 6186
+44 343 218 6186
Call
Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express
Website
1h 50m
Every 2 hours
$54.32–$61.90
+49 30 311-682904
+49 30 311-682904
Call
Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)
Website
44 min
Every 15 minutes
$8.21–$12.63
+32 70 79 79 79
+32 70 79 79 79
Call
Österreichische Bundesbahnen
Website
2h 44m
6 times a week

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Gent (Station) to Cologne?

The cheapest way to get from Gent (Station) to Cologne is to bus which costs $9.24 - $11.96 and takes 4h.

What is the fastest way to get from Gent (Station) to Cologne?

The fastest way to get from Gent (Station) to Cologne is to drive which takes 2h 30m and costs $46.74 - $70.65 .

Is there a direct bus between Gent (Station) and Cologne?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Gent and arriving at Köln. Services depart once a week, and operate Friday. The journey takes approximately 4h.

Is there a direct train between Gent (Station) and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Gent (Station) to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Gent Zuid perron 1 and arriving at Koeln Hbf via Gent-Sint-Pieters and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 37m.

How far is it from Gent (Station) to Cologne?

The distance between Gent (Station) and Cologne is 279 km. The road distance is 269.4 km.

How do I travel from Gent (Station) to Cologne without a car?

The best way to get from Gent (Station) to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 3h 37m and costs $54.35 - $152.17 .

How long does it take to get from Gent (Station) to Cologne?

It takes approximately 3h 37m to get from Gent (Station) to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Gent (Station) to Cologne bus from?

Gent (Station) to Cologne bus services, operated by Tarsin, depart from Gent station.

Where do I catch the Gent (Station) to Cologne train from?

Gent (Station) to Cologne train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Gent-Sint-Pieters station.

Train, bus or fly from Gent (Station) to Cologne?

The best way to get from Gent (Station) to Cologne is to train which takes 3h 37m and costs $54.35 - $152.17 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $9.24 - $11.96 and takes 4h. There are no good options to fly between Gent (Station) to Cologne.

Where does the Gent (Station) to Cologne bus arrive?

Gent (Station) to Cologne bus services, operated by Tarsin, arrive at Köln station.

Where does the Gent (Station) to Cologne train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Gent (Station) to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Gent (Station) to Cologne is 269 km. It takes approximately 2h 30m to drive from Gent (Station) to Cologne.

Where can I stay near Cologne?

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