Antwerp - Cologne
Single journey from
€29.99*
Travel time
2:23 - 2x a day
Book up to
6 months in advance
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Direct train from Antwerp to Cologne

Travel quickly and comfortably between Antwerp and Cologne in just 2 hours 23 minutes. The direct ICE train services run twice daily to the city centre… right to the foot of the famous cathedral! Tip: book as far in advance as possible to get the best fares.

Take the direct ICE train

  • Travel in comfort, without transfers, in 2 hours and 23 minutes
  • Choose from seven to eight daily services
  • Continue your journey effortlessly to other German cities
  • Book from 180 days before your travel date
  • Bring your children under 15 for free (when accompanied by a passenger aged 15 or over)
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Or change trains in Brussels

Can’t find a direct ICE train from Antwerp at your preferred departure time? In that case, travel via Brussels; here you have two options:

  • Take an SNCB train from Antwerp to Brussels-North, from where direct ICE trains depart for Cologne.
  • Take an SNCB train from Antwerp to Brussels-Midi and change there to a direct Eurostar train to Cologne.
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Station information

Köln Hbf (Cologne) train station
Köln Hbf
Everything you need to know about the station Köln Hbf.
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Antwerpen Centraal station (Antwerp)
Antwerpen-Centraal
Everything you need to know about the Antwerpen-Centraal station.
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* Unless expressly stated otherwise, all fares quoted are per person/per leg (VAT included) based on an online reservation for a 2nd class return from Brussels. Please note, terms and conditions apply. Tip: As the number of seats at the lowest fares on Eurostar, TGV INOUI and ICE trains is limited, we recommend that you book your trip as early as possible. Most international trains allow reservations to be made from 4 months before the date of departure. On ICE trains, booking is possible as early as 180 days before departure, and on Eurostar, booking is possible from min. 157 and max. 277 days before departure, depending on the time of the year.).

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