There are 4 ways to get from Poperinge to Cologne by train (Eurostar), car, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train via Ghent
best- Take the train from Poperinge to Gand-Saint-Pierretrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Bruxelles-Miditrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln Hbftrain Ice
4h 7m€60–180Train #2
cheapest- Take the train from Poperinge to Gand-Saint-Pierretrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Gent St Pieters to Köln Hbftrain 79
4h 57m€57–109Drive 340.8 km
- Drive from Poperinge to Colognecar 340.8 km
3h 29m€62–89Train
- Take the train from Poperinge to Courtraitrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Courtrai to Bruxelles-Miditrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln Hbftrain Ice
4h 19m€59–176
Poperinge to Cologne by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Poperinge to Cologne is to train which costs €55 - €110 and takes 4h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Poperinge to Cologne is to drive which takes 3h 29m and costs €60 - €90.
No, there is no direct train from Poperinge to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Poperinge and arriving at Koeln Hbf via Gand-Saint-Pierre and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 7m.
The distance between Poperinge and Cologne is 357 km. The road distance is 340.8 km.
The best way to get from Poperinge to Cologne without a car is to train via Ghent which takes 4h 7m and costs €55 - €180.
It takes approximately 4h 7m to get from Poperinge to Cologne, including transfers.
Poperinge to Cologne train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Poperinge station.
Poperinge to Cologne train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Gand-Saint-Pierre station.
Yes, the driving distance between Poperinge to Cologne is 341 km. It takes approximately 3h 29m to drive from Poperinge to Cologne.
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What companies run services between Poperinge, Belgium and Cologne, Germany?
You can take a train from Poperinge to Koeln Hbf via Gand-Saint-Pierre and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 4h 7m.
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Poperinge to Gand-Saint-Pierre
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €16–25
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Bruxelles-Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- €10–15
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Poperinge to Courtrai
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–13
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Courtrai to Bruxelles-Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €16–24
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Poperinge to Gand-Saint-Pierre
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €16–25
- Website
- Belgian Railways
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Bruxelles-Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €8–16
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €35–65
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €35–65
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Gent St Pieters to Köln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- 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 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €85–140
- Website
- Eurostar
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €85–140
- Website
- Eurostar
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