There are 3 ways to get from Ostend to Cologne by train, car, or train (Eurostar)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Ostende to Koeln Hbftrain Ice
3h 28m€50–100Train via Brussels
cheapest- Take the train from Ostende to Bruxelles-Miditrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln Hbftrain Ice
3h 28m€47–174Drive 318.1 km
- Drive from Ostend to Colognecar 318.1 km
3h 10m€58–83
Ostend to Cologne by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Ostend to Cologne is to train which costs €50 - €100 and takes 3h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Ostend to Cologne is to drive which takes 3h 10m and costs €55 - €85.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Ostende and arriving at Koeln Hbf. Services depart four times a week, and operate Saturday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 3h 28m.
The distance between Ostend and Cologne is 335 km. The road distance is 318.1 km.
The best way to get from Ostend to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 3h 28m and costs €50 - €100.
The train from Ostende to Koeln Hbf takes 3h 28m including transfers and departs four times a week.
Ostend to Cologne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Ostende station.
Ostend to Cologne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Koeln Hbf station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ostend to Cologne is 318 km. It takes approximately 3h 10m to drive from Ostend to Cologne.
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What companies run services between Ostend, Belgium and Cologne, Germany?
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Ostende to Koeln Hbf 4 times a week. Tickets cost €50–100 and the journey takes 3h 28m.
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Ostende to Koeln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 28m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €50–100
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Ostende to Bruxelles-Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €17–35
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €30–65
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
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- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Ostende to Bruxelles-Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €25–35
- Website
- Belgian Railways
- Phone
- +44 (0)3432 186 186
- Website
- Eurostar
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €85–140
- Website
- Eurostar
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