How to get from Ghent to Cologne
- 226 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: bus, 5h 45m
- 6 bus departures a day with FlixBus
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We compared the ways to travel from Ghent to Cologne. The most useful door-to-door route takes 5h 45m by bus with no transfer. The two cities are about 226 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
This is the lowest fare we have recorded for this route in the last 14 days.
This fare comes from a search on September 25, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
226 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €227Older observation | 3h 58m1 transfer | See Flight details |
| Bus | €19Omio catalogue, Oct 2 | 5h 45mdirect | See Bus details |
- Flight€227Older observation3h 58m · 1 transferSee Flight details
- Bus€19Omio catalogue, Oct 25h 45m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Ghent to Cologne: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Ghent → Cologne Airport CGNbus
FlixBus·5h 45m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
Search my dateDepartures from Ghent to Cologne
FlixBus runs 6 scheduled departures a day, the first at 12:55 and the last at 21:15.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 6 | 12:55 | 21:15 |
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 Fri, Oct 2
Operators seen on these journeys
FlixBusGhent-Cologne Airport CGNBook →
Brussels AirlinesParis Charles de Gaulle-Brussels AirportSee live options and dates →
Deutsche BahnBrussels Airport-CologneBook →On this route you travel with FlixBus, Brussels Airlines, Deutsche Bahn; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Ghent to Cologne works
Start with a FlixBus bus from Ghent to Cologne Airport CGN, about 5h 45m. In total it's roughly €24 over 5h 45m, direct, no transfers.
Ghent to Cologne: common questions
How long does it take to get from Ghent to Cologne?
The most useful route takes about 5h 45m by bus, with no transfer.
When is the first bus from Ghent to Cologne?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 12:55 and the last at 21:15, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Ghent to Cologne?
6 a day with FlixBus, between 12:55 and 21:15.
How far is Cologne from Ghent?
About 226 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Ghent to Cologne cost?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €24. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Ghent to Cologne?
On this route you travel with FlixBus, Brussels Airlines, Deutsche Bahn.
What is the cheapest way to get from Ghent to Cologne?
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.
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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