How to Travel from
Ghent to Cologne
by Bus or Car
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Ghent, Belgium → Cologne, Germany
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Ghent to Cologne
Composite routes from Ghent to Cologne
Cheapest
2 h 37 min
Car
268 km.
from $14
Route Navigator Ghent - Cologne
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Continue onto Annonciadenstraat
Annonciadenstraat, 1 km 711 м
1 km 711 м
Keep left onto Rozemarijnstraat
Rozemarijnstraat, 58 м
58 м
Turn left onto Martelaarslaan
Martelaarslaan, 2 km 371 м
2 km 371 м
Keep left onto Sint-Lievenstunnel
Sint-Lievenstunnel, 457 м
457 м
Keep right onto Keizervest
Keizervest, 211 м
211 м
Turn right onto Brusselsesteenweg and drive toward Gentbrugge, Melle
Brusselsesteenweg, Gentbrugge, Melle, 1 km 370 м
1 km 370 м
Keep right
57 km 55 м
57 km 55 м
Keep right and drive toward Luik, Hasselt, Eindhoven, Turnhout
Luik, Hasselt, Eindhoven, Turnhout, 9 km 103 м
9 km 103 м
Continue onto Koning Boudewijnsnelweg and drive toward Aken (Aachen), Luik, Hasselt
Koning Boudewijnsnelweg, Aken (Aachen), Luik, Hasselt, 52 km 446 м
52 km 446 м
Keep right and take E314 toward Aken, Genk, Brussel, Leuven
Aken, Genk, Brussel, Leuven, E314, 421 м
421 м
Keep left and take E314 toward Aken, Genk
Aken, Genk, E314, 54 km 620 м
54 km 620 м
Keep left onto A76 and take A76 toward Köln, Aachen, Kerkrade
Köln, Aachen, Kerkrade, A76, 75 km 980 м
75 km 980 м
Keep right
64 м
64 м
Keep left onto A 1 and take A 1 toward Dortmund, Düsseldorf, Köln-Nord
Dortmund, Düsseldorf, Köln-Nord, A 1, 1 km 786 м
1 km 786 м
Keep left and take A 1 toward Dortmund, Düsseldorf, Köln-Nord
Dortmund, Düsseldorf, Köln-Nord, A 1, 1 km 87 м
1 km 87 м
Keep right and take B 55 toward Köln-Lövenich, -Müngersdorf
Köln-Lövenich, -Müngersdorf, B 55, 249 м
249 м
Keep right and drive toward Zentrum, Junkersdorf, Müngersdorf
Zentrum, Junkersdorf, Müngersdorf, 3 km 168 м
3 km 168 м
Continue onto Aachener Straße
Aachener Straße, 5 km 630 м
5 km 630 м
Keep left onto Pipinstraße and drive toward Stadthaus, Lanxess Arena, Deutzer Brücke, Koelnmesse
Pipinstraße, Stadthaus, Lanxess Arena, Deutzer Brücke, Koelnmesse, 1 km 717 м
1 km 717 м
Keep left onto Deutzer Brücke
Deutzer Brücke, 423 м
423 м
Keep left onto Mindener Straße
Mindener Straße, 14 м
14 м
Turn slight left
1 km 919 м
1 km 919 м
Keep right and drive toward Altstadt, Zoo/Flora, Handwerkskammer
Altstadt, Zoo/Flora, Handwerkskammer, 90 м
90 м
Arrive at destination
Transport providers
Bus operators
FlixBus
Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
service@flixbus.com
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Ghent Dampoort to Leverkusen
Ave. Duration:
4h 55m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$29.06–$40.43
Tarsin
Phone:
+40 230 562 929
Email:
tarsin_irlanda@yahoo.com
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 Gent-Sint-Pieters to Bruxelles-Midi
Ave. Duration:
44 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$8.21–$12.63
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 Ghent to Cologne?
The cheapest way to get from Ghent to Cologne is to bus which costs $9.24 - $11.96 and takes 4h.
What is the fastest way to get from Ghent to Cologne?
The fastest way to get from Ghent to Cologne is to drive which takes 2h 33m and costs $46.74 - $70.65 .
Is there a direct bus between Ghent 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 Ghent and Cologne?
No, there is no direct train from Ghent to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Gent-Sint-Pieters and arriving at Koeln Hbf via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 15m.
How far is it from Ghent to Cologne?
The distance between Ghent and Cologne is 276 km. The road distance is 271.1 km.
How do I travel from Ghent to Cologne without a car?
The best way to get from Ghent to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 3h 15m and costs $54.35 - $141.30 .
How long does it take to get from Ghent to Cologne?
It takes approximately 3h 15m to get from Ghent to Cologne, including transfers.
Where do I catch the Ghent to Cologne bus from?
Ghent to Cologne bus services, operated by Tarsin, depart from Gent station.
Where do I catch the Ghent to Cologne train from?
Ghent to Cologne train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Gent-Sint-Pieters station.
Train or bus from Ghent to Cologne?
The best way to get from Ghent to Cologne is to train which takes 3h 15m and costs $54.35 - $141.30 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $9.24 - $11.96 and takes 4h.
Where does the Ghent to Cologne bus arrive?
Ghent to Cologne bus services, operated by Tarsin, arrive at Köln station.
Where does the Ghent to Cologne train arrive?
Ghent to Cologne train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Bruxelles-Midi station.
Can I drive from Ghent to Cologne?
Yes, the driving distance between Ghent to Cologne is 271 km. It takes approximately 2h 33m to drive from Ghent to Cologne.
How do I get a train ticket from Ghent to Cologne?
Book your Ghent 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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