How to get from Cologne to Antwerp
- 180 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: train, 3h 15m
- 9 bus departures a day with FlixBus
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Cologne to Antwerp. The most useful door-to-door route takes 5h 20m by bus with no transfer. The two cities are about 180 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
We do not know when this fare was last checked. Run a live search for today's price.
180 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Train | €29Reading date not recorded | 3h 15m1 transfer | See Train details |
| Bus | €9Omio catalogue, Oct 6 | 5h 20mdirect | See Bus details |
- Train€29Reading date not recorded3h 15m · 1 transferSee Train details
- Bus€9Omio catalogue, Oct 65h 20m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Cologne to Antwerp: cheapest or fastest?
Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Cologne Airport CGN → Antwerpbus
FlixBus·5h 20m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
Search my dateDepartures from Cologne to Antwerp
FlixBus runs 9 scheduled departures a day, the first at 08:10 and the last at 15:55.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 9 | 08:10 | 15:55 |
All departures
- 08:10
- 09:00
- 09:10
- 10:00
- 10:10
- 13:55
- 14:55
- 15:00
- 15:55
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
Omio last refreshed these on Tue, Oct 6
Operators seen on these journeys
FlixBusCologne Airport CGN-AntwerpBook →
Deutsche BahnCologne-Bruxelles MidiBook →Airport shuttle busBruxelles Midi-Antwerp AirportBook →On this route you travel with FlixBus, Deutsche Bahn, Airport shuttle bus; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Cologne to Antwerp works
Start with a FlixBus bus from Cologne Airport CGN to Antwerp, about 5h 20m. In total it's roughly €22 over 5h 20m, direct, no transfers.
Cologne to Antwerp: common questions
How long does it take to get from Cologne to Antwerp?
The most useful route takes about 5h 20m by bus, with no transfer.
When is the first bus from Cologne to Antwerp?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 08:10 and the last at 15:55, from Cologne Airport CGN, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Cologne to Antwerp?
9 a day with FlixBus, between 08:10 and 15:55.
Which station does the bus from Cologne to Antwerp leave from?
Cologne Airport CGN with FlixBus, according to the published timetable.
How far is Antwerp from Cologne?
About 180 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Cologne to Antwerp cost?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €22. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Cologne to Antwerp?
On this route you travel with FlixBus, Deutsche Bahn, Airport shuttle bus.
What is the cheapest way to get from Cologne to Antwerp?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
Other ways people search Cologne to Antwerp
- how to get from Cologne to Antwerp
- Cologne to Antwerp travel time
- Cologne to Antwerp distance
- cheapest way from Cologne to Antwerp
Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: FlixBus
Route calculated: 25 Sep 2026