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Cheap bus tickets from Cologne to Brussels

Showing times and prices for Jan 15

Cheapest

$14

Average

$18

The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Cologne to Brussels is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

Cheapest

11:00PM3h25

Cologne

02:25AMBruxelles, Gare du Midi

$141One-way

0 transfers

09:00AM2h10

Cologne

11:10AMBrussels

$161One-way

0 transfers

08:20AM2h20

Cologne

10:40AMBrussels

$191One-way

0 transfers

2nd Cheapest

10:25AM3h55

Köln, Flughafen

02:20PMBruxelles, Gare du Nord

$201One-way

0 transfers

03:05AM4h15

Köln, Flughafen

07:20AMBruxelles, Gare du Midi

$211One-way

0 transfers

Cologne to Brussels bus times

Showing buses for tomorrow, Wednesday, January 15

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Transfers
FlixBus FlixBus	03:05AM Köln, Flughafen	4h15	07:20AM Bruxelles, Gare du Midi	0 transfersDirect
FlixBus FlixBus	10:25AM Köln, Flughafen	3h55	02:20PM Bruxelles, Gare du Nord	0 transfersDirect
Union Ivkoni International	01:00PM Cologne	3h45	04:45PM Brussels	0 transfersDirect
FlixBus FlixBus	07:20PM Köln, Flughafen	3h55	11:15PM Bruxelles, Gare du Nord	0 transfersDirect
BlaBlaCar Bus 50449	11:00PM Cologne	3h25	02:25AM Bruxelles, Gare du Midi	0 transfersDirect

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Bus times from Cologne to Brussels

Showing times and prices for Jan 15

Fastest Journey

3 h 25 m

Average

3 h 51 m

Buses per day

Distance

183 km

Of the 5 buses that leave Cologne for Brussels every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

Fastest

11:00PM3h25

Cologne

02:25AMBruxelles, Gare du Midi

$141One-way

0 transfers

2nd Fastest

01:00PM3h45

Cologne

04:45PMBrussels

$221One-way

0 transfers

10:25AM3h55

Köln, Flughafen

02:20PMBruxelles, Gare du Nord

$201One-way

0 transfers

07:20PM3h55

Köln, Flughafen

11:15PMBruxelles, Gare du Nord

$211One-way

0 transfers

03:05AM4h15

Köln, Flughafen

07:20AMBruxelles, Gare du Midi

$211One-way

0 transfers

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Journey information

Overview: Bus from Cologne to Brussels

Buses from Cologne to Brussels run on average 11 times per day, taking around 3h 26m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $12 (€11) if you book in advance.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.

Price information

Distance

113 miles (182 km)

Average bus duration

3h 26m

Cheapest ticket price

$12 (€11)

Buses per day

Direct buses

Bus providers

Fastest bus

3h 15m

First bus

12:00

Last bus

22:50

Price information

Bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar and BlaBlaCar Bus from Cologne to Brussels

Travel from Cologne to Brussels from $14 (€13) with Omio’s bus partners FlixBus, BlaBlaCar and BlaBlaCar Bus! You can find the best schedules and tickets when comparing and booking the most convenient route for you.

FlixBus is one of the most popular low-cost bus companies in Europe. Founded in Germany, FlixBus has expanded its services throughout Europe and even to the United States, giving travelers in both continents the option to take a long-distance bus at an affordable price. FlixBus also operates overnight buses on select routes throughout Europe. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on bag and one checked bag per person. Additional fees apply for bringing extra luggage and making specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat. Standard amenities onboard include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long bus journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets.

Bus information from Cologne to Brussels with FlixBus:

Average Duration: 3 h 35 min
Cheapest Price: $14

BlaBlaCar Bus (formerly known as Ouibus or iDBUS), a subsidiary of the popular French carpooling company, BlaBlaCar, is a bus company operating long-distance services in 10 countries in Europe. Founded in France, BlaBlaCar Bus provides connections to over 300 destinations. Standard amenities on the buses include air conditioning, toilets, USB and power outlets for charging phones, tablets and laptops during long bus journeys, extra legroom and adjustable seats. On select routes there is also free Wi-Fi available. BlaBlaCar Bus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on bag and up to two checked bags per person.

Buses from Cologne to Brussels

Buses in Europe are an affordable way to travel between cities. Numerous companies offer a variety of domestic and international bus routes. Buses from Cologne to Brussels are operated by Eurolines and Flixbus, with direct journey times of between 2½ and 4½ hours. There are approximately 14 bus departures a day, from about 1:30 a.m. until 11:40 p.m.

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Cologne to Brussels Bus Cost

Average prices for buses from Cologne to Brussels when you book in advance

Booking Period	Average Price
Same Day	€13
1 Day in Advance	€12
1 Week in Advance	€12
2 Weeks in Advance	€11
1 Month in Advance	€11
3 Months in Advance	€11

Cologne to Brussels Buses: General Information

While buses are slower than both flights and trains, they are also significantly cheaper. Travelers should book Cologne to Brussels buses as far in advance as possible in order to find the best deal.

Cologne to Brussels buses are run by Flixbus and Eurolines.
Most buses are direct, depart from either Köln ZOB or Köln Flughafen and arrive at either Bruxelles Gare du Nord or Gare du Midi.
The Cologne to Brussels bus trip takes as little as 2 hours and 35 minutes to arrive in Brussels.
Most travelers book their Cologne to Brussels bus ticket 1 day in advance of the travel date.

FAQs: Bus from Cologne to Brussels

FAQs: Take the bus from Cologne to Brussels with ease. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have the information you need to know so you can find the best option from Cologne to Brussels.

Cheap bus tickets from Cologne to Brussels can start from as little as $13 (€12) when you book in advance. The average bus ticket price for Cologne to Brussels is $21 (€20); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

On average the Cologne to Brussels bus time is 3 h 15 min covering the 113 mile (182 km) long trip, but the journey time can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.

The first bus from Cologne to Brussels leaves at 8: 25AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last bus from Cologne to Brussels leaves at 10: 50PM.

Take the Cologne to Brussels bus with BlaBlaCar Bus or FlixBus. However, it's always good to check out all possible bus providers for the trip from Cologne to Brussels as there might be differences in the amenities they offer.

A trip to Brussels from Cologne is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 3 h 15 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

The cheapest month for a bus from Cologne to Brussels is September.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Cologne and Brussels including taking a train or bus.

Popular bus stations from Cologne to Brussels

Cologne

Brussels

The major bus station for departures in Cologne is Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen). Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen) for your trip from Cologne to Brussels.

Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen) Wifi