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4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from Cologne Bonn Airport to Brussels-Midi
Cheapest price on Sep 19
$17
Average ticket price on Sep 19
$28
Fastest journey on Sep 19
3 h 25 m
Average journey duration on Sep 19
3 h 46 m
Buses on Sep 19
8
Distance
196 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Cologne Bonn Airport to Brussels-Midi is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Cologne Bonn Airport to Brussels-Midi will cost around $28 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $17.
On Sat, Sep 19, we found 8 buses from Cologne Bonn Airport to Brussels-Midi, including 7 direct services.
On Sat, Sep 19 the direct buses cover the 196 km distance in an average of 3 h 46 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 25 m .
On Sat, Sep 19 the slowest buses will take 4 h 15 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
521203:35 PM3h50Köln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2)7:25 PMBrussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)$171One-way0 transfers- 5044911:00 PM3h25Köln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2)2:25 AMBrussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)$201One-way0 transfers
FlixBus11:50 PM3h35Köln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2)3:25 AMBrussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)$251One-way0 transfers- FlixBus9:15 AM4h40Köln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2)1:55 PMBrussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)$271One-way0 transfers
- 5042911:55 AM3h45Köln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2)3:40 PMBrussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)$281One-way0 transfers
- 5044911:00 PM3h25Köln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2)2:25 AMBrussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)$201One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus11:50 PM3h35Köln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2)3:25 AMBrussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)$251One-way0 transfers
- 5042911:55 AM3h45Köln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2)3:40 PMBrussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)$281One-way0 transfers
- 521203:35 PM3h50Köln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2)7:25 PMBrussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)$171One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus3:05 AM4h15Köln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2)7:20 AMBrussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)$361One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Cologne Bonn Airport to Brussels-Midi
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cologne Bonn Airport to Brussels-Midi among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $31 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 53m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $31, while a flight costs an average of $604.
Distance: 121 miles (196 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$31 Average price Cheapest | $69 Average price | $604 Average price | $46 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 34m Average total duration 4h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 53m Average total duration Fastest 2h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 26m Average total duration 2h 26m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 2h 43m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Cologne Bonn Airport to Brussels-Midi:
A bus is $38 (€31) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cologne Bonn Airport to Brussels-Midi costing on average $69 (€56).
A bus is $574 (€469) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Cologne Bonn Airport to Brussels-Midi costing on average $604 (€495).
Other travel options to Brussels-Midi take longer:
Flight takes on average 2h 26m.
Bus takes on average 4h 4m.
Tickets start at around $31 (€25) compared to roughly $46 (€37) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $15 (€12). The journey takes 4h 4m versus 2h 43m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Cologne Bonn Airport to Brussels-Midi Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:05AM | Arrival Time 05:20AM | Duration 4h15 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:05AM | Arrival Time 07:20AM | Duration 4h15 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:30AM | Arrival Time 08:40AM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:50AM | Arrival Time 10:30AM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:15AM | Arrival Time 01:55PM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 09:55AM | Arrival Time 01:40PM | Duration 3h45 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 01:10PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:45AM | Arrival Time 01:35PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 10:55AM | Arrival Time 02:40PM | Duration 3h45 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 11:55AM | Arrival Time 03:40PM | Duration 3h45 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 02:20PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:10PM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 01:35PM | Arrival Time 05:25PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:20PM | Arrival Time 05:40PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 03:35PM | Arrival Time 07:25PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:10PM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 11:45PM | Duration 5h15 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:15PM | Arrival Time 10:05PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 10:00PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:50PM | Arrival Time 10:00PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 01:45AM | Duration 5h15 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 12:25AM | Duration 3h25 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 01:25AM | Duration 3h25 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:55PM | Arrival Time 02:35AM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 11:00PM | Arrival Time 02:25AM | Duration 3h25 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:50PM | Arrival Time 03:25AM | Duration 3h35 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:55PM | Arrival Time 03:35AM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $19 |
Live departures
Cologne Bonn Airport to Brussels-Midi bus times
The table below shows live departures for Cologne Bonn Airport to Brussels-Midi buses for today, Friday, September 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBus | 3:05 AM Köln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2) | 4h15 | 7:20 AM Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 9:15 AM Köln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2) | 4h40 | 1:55 PM Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 50429 | 11:55 AM Köln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2) | 3h45 | 3:40 PM Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 52120 | 3:35 PM Köln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2) | 3h50 | 7:25 PM Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 8:30 PM Köln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2) | 5h15 | 1:45 AM Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 50449 | 11:00 PM Köln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2) | 3h25 | 2:25 AM Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 11:50 PM Köln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2) | 3h35 | 3:25 AM Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Cologne Bonn Airport to Brussels-Midi
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Buses from Cologne Bonn Airport to Brussels-Midi run on average 7 times per day, taking around 4h 4m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $14 (€11) but you can travel from only $9 (€7) by train.
There are 7 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 09:55, the last at 21:00. The fastest bus covers the 121 miles (196 km) distance in 3h 25m.
Distance 121 miles (196 km) |
Average bus duration 4h 4m |
Cheapest ticket price $14 (€11) |
Buses per day 7 |
Direct buses 7 |
Fastest bus 3h 25m |
First bus 9:55 AM |
Last bus 9:00 PM |
Cheapest Month Dec |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Bus providers: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus from Cologne Bonn Airport to Brussels-MidiYou can travel by bus between Cologne Bonn Airport to Brussels-Midi with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus for as low as $9 (€7). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Cologne Bonn Airport to Brussels-Midi
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Cologne Bonn Airport to Brussels-Midi by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Brussels-Midi, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Accessible seating options.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 30 minutes before departure for a refund in the form of a voucher.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg and one checked bag up to 20kg.
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
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