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Compare bus, train, and flight for Antwerp to Cologne
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Antwerp 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 3h 3m. 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 $63.
Distance: 112 miles (181 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$105 Average price | $32 Average price Cheapest | $40 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 33m Average total duration Fastest 3h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 22m Average total duration 3h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 40m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Antwerp to Cologne:
A bus is $73 (€60) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Antwerp to Cologne costing on average $105 (€87).
A bus is $622 (€515) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Antwerp to Cologne costing on average $654 (€542).
Other travel options to Cologne take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 52m.
Flight takes on average 5h 23m.
Travel optionsfrom Antwerp to Cologne
How to get from Antwerp to Cologne by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Antwerp to Cologne is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
11:15 AM5h15Antwerpen, Borsbeeksebrug (Berchem)4:30 PMKöln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2)$241One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
11:15 AM5h15Antwerpen, Borsbeeksebrug (Berchem)4:30 PMKöln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2)$241One-way0 transfers
Fastest
IC 4536 · ICE 11132:54 PM2h21Antwerp-Central5:15 PMCologne Hbf$901One-way1 transfer
Other options
IC 3126 · ICE 115:05 AM3h11Antwerp-Central8:16 AMCologne Hbf$571One-way1 transfer
IC 4539 · ICE 195:54 PM2h21Antwerp-Central8:15 PMCologne Hbf$1031One-way1 transfer
IC 4535 · ICE 171:54 PM2h21Antwerp-Central4:15 PMCologne Hbf$1031One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus11:40 PM5h25Antwerp, Van Ertbornstraat (Rooseveltplaats)5:05 AMKöln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen)$281One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus2:30 PM5h35Antwerp, Van Ertbornstraat (Rooseveltplaats)8:05 PMKöln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen)$301One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus7:35 PM5h50Antwerpen, Borsbeeksebrug (Berchem)1:25 AMKöln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen)$301One-way1 transfer
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LH53514:25 PM3h50Brussels Airport8:15 PMCologne Bonn Airport$4301One-way1 transfer
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LH19821:45 PM3h55Brussels Airport5:40 PMCologne Bonn Airport$9651One-way1 transfer
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LH198212:45 PM4h55Brussels Airport5:40 PMCologne Bonn Airport$9651One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Antwerp to Cologne:
A bus is $73 (€60) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Antwerp to Cologne costing on average $105 (€87).
A bus is $622 (€515) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Antwerp to Cologne costing on average $654 (€542).
Other travel options to Cologne take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 52m.
Flight takes on average 5h 23m.
- Around 6 buses per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
- Around 1 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Antwerp and Cologne as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Brussels Airport and arrive in Cologne Bonn Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Antwerp-Central and arrive in Cologne Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Antwerp, Van Ertbornstraat (Rooseveltplaats) and arrive in Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen).
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Union Ivkoni International, BlaBlaCar Bus, Union Ivkoni, Infobus to go to Cologne by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Eurostar, Intercity, SNCB to go to Cologne by train.
- 3 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Union Ivkoni International, Union Ivkoni.
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