There are 4 ways to get from Mons to Cologne by train (Eurostar) or car
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 Mons to Bruxelles-Miditrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln Hbftrain Ice
3h 1m€51–156Drive 242.8 km
cheapest- Drive from Mons to Colognecar 242.8 km
2h 21m€39–56Train via Liège
- Take the train from Mons to Liège-Guilleminstrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Liege-Guillemins to Koeln Hbftrain Ice / ...
3h 32m€48–115Train via Brussels
- Take the train from Mons to Bruxelles-Miditrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Bruxelles Midi to Köln Hbftrain 79
3h 35m€51–156
Mons to Cologne by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Mons to Cologne is to drive which costs €35 - €60 and takes 2h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Mons to Cologne is to drive which takes 2h 21m and costs €35 - €60.
No, there is no direct train from Mons to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Mons and arriving at Koeln Hbf via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 1m.
The distance between Mons and Cologne is 280 km. The road distance is 242.8 km.
The best way to get from Mons to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 3h 1m and costs €50 - €160.
It takes approximately 3h 1m to get from Mons to Cologne, including transfers.
Mons to Cologne train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Mons station.
Mons to Cologne train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Bruxelles-Midi station.
Yes, the driving distance between Mons to Cologne is 243 km. It takes approximately 2h 21m to drive from Mons to Cologne.
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What companies run services between Mons, Belgium and Cologne, Germany?
You can take a train from Mons to Koeln Hbf via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 3h 1m.
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Mons to Bruxelles-Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €10–17
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Mons to Liège-Guillemins
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €26–40
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Mons to Bruxelles-Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €10–17
- Website
- Belgian Railways
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €40–85
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Liege-Guillemins to Koeln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €22–45
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Bruxelles Midi to Köln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €40–85
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
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- Phone
- +44 (0)3432 186 186
- Website
- Eurostar
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €80–140
- Website
- Eurostar
Train from Liege-Guillemins to Koeln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €40–75
- Website
- Eurostar
Train from Bruxelles Midi to Köln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €80–140
- Website
- Eurostar
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