What is the cheapest way to get from Dessel to Cologne?

The cheapest way to get from Dessel to Cologne is to bus which costs €26 - €40 and takes 7h 52m.

What is the fastest way to get from Dessel to Cologne?

The fastest way to get from Dessel to Cologne is to drive which takes 1h 52m and costs €29 - €45.

Is there a direct bus between Dessel and Cologne?

No, there is no direct bus from Dessel to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Dessel Markt and arriving at Köln Heumarkt via Turnhout Station perron 5, Antwerp Rooseveltplaats and Wiesdorf Leverkusen Mitte Bf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 52m.

Is there a direct train between Dessel and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Dessel to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Mol and arriving at Koeln Hbf via Herentals and Brussels-Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 34m.

How far is it from Dessel to Cologne?

The distance between Dessel and Cologne is 301 km. The road distance is 163.9 km.

How do I travel from Dessel to Cologne without a car?

The best way to get from Dessel to Cologne without a car is to train via Brussels which takes 4h 34m and costs €45 - €95.

How long does it take to get from Dessel to Cologne?

It takes approximately 4h 34m to get from Dessel to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dessel to Cologne bus from?

Dessel to Cologne bus services, operated by De Lijn, depart from Turnhout Station perron 5.

Where do I catch the Dessel to Cologne train from?

Dessel to Cologne train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Herentals station.

Train or bus from Dessel to Cologne?

The best way to get from Dessel to Cologne is to train via Brussels which takes 4h 34m and costs €45 - €95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €26 - €40 and takes 7h 52m.

Where does the Dessel to Cologne bus arrive?

Dessel to Cologne bus services, operated by De Lijn, arrive at Antwerpen Roosevelt perron A3 station.

Where does the Dessel to Cologne train arrive?

Dessel to Cologne train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Brussels-Nord station.

Can I drive from Dessel to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Dessel to Cologne is 164 km. It takes approximately 1h 52m to drive from Dessel to Cologne.

Where can I stay near Cologne?

There are 1822+ hotels available in Cologne.

Dessel to Cologne - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Dessel to Cologne by train, bus, car, or train (Eurostar)

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Train via Brussels
best
1. Take the train from Herentals to Brussels-Nordtrain Ic / ...
2. Take the train from Brussels-Nord to Koeln Hbftrain Ice / ...
4h 34m
€48–91
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Turnhout Station perron 5 to Antwerpen Roosevelt perron A3bus X41 / ...
2. Take the bus from Antwerp Rooseveltplaats to Leverkusenbus 280
7h 52m
€26–36
Drive 163.9 km
1. Drive from Dessel to Colognecar 163.9 km
1h 52m
€30–43
Train
1. Take the train from Mol to Anvers-Centraltrain S33 / ...
2. Take the train from Antwerpen Centraal to Köln Hbftrain 79
4h 48m
€48–94
Train via Liège
1. Take the train from Mol to Hasselttrain L / ...
2. Take the train from Hasselt to Liège-Guilleminstrain S41 / ...
3. Take the train from Liege-Guillemins to Koeln Hbftrain Ice / ...
4h 55m
€39–107

Dessel to Cologne by bus and train

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Distance: 301 km
Duration: 4h 34m

What companies run services between Dessel, Belgium and Cologne, Germany?

You can take a bus from Dessel Markt to Koeln Hbf via Mol Station perron 5, Mol, Herentals, and Brussels-Nord in around 4h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dessel Markt to Köln Heumarkt via Turnhout Station perron 5, Antwerpen Roosevelt perron A3, Antwerp Rooseveltplaats, Leverkusen, and Wiesdorf Leverkusen Mitte Bf in around 7h 52m.

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