Brussels Airport to Cologne train with Deutsche Bahn (IC,ICE,RE)

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Brussels Airport to Cologne

Showing times and prices for Jul 21

Cheapest price

$72

Average price

$82

Fastest journey

2 h 2 m

Average duration

2 h 2 m

Trains per day

Distance

173 km

Cheap tickets

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

The average ticket from Brussels Airport to Cologne will cost around $82 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $72.

Fast trains

Of the 5 trains that leave Brussels Airport for Cologne on Mon, Jul 21, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

On Mon, Jul 21 the direct trains cover the 173 km distance in an average of 2 h 2 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 2 m .

On Mon, Jul 21 the slowest trains will take 2 h 2 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.

03:13PM2h02

Brussels Airport

05:15PMCologne

$721One-way

0 transfers

05:38PM4h06

Brussels Airport

09:44PMCologne

$781One-way

0 transfers

09:13AM2h02

Brussels Airport

11:15AMCologne

$841One-way

0 transfers

11:13AM2h02

Brussels Airport

01:15PMCologne

$841One-way

0 transfers

07:13AM2h02

Brussels Airport

09:15AMCologne

$911One-way

0 transfers

Travel Information

Compare train and bus for Brussels Airport to Cologne

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Brussels Airport to Cologne among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €17. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 12m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €17, and a train costs an average of €33.

Distance: 106 miles (172 km)

Compare train with

Most popular Train	Bus
€72 Average price	€29 Average price Cheapest
2h 42m Average total duration Fastest 2h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time*	4h 25m Average total duration 3h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time*
Most popular train company	Most popular bus company
Direct Options	Direct Options

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Brussels Airport to Cologne

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Trains from Brussels Airport to Cologne run on average 5 times per day, taking around 2h 12m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $41 (€33) but you can travel from only $21 (€17) by bus.

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

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Bus from $21 (€17)

Distance

106 miles (172 km)

Average train duration

2h 12m

Cheapest ticket price

$41 (€33)

Trains per day

Fastest train

2h 2m

First train

04:13

Last train

17:38

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Bus from $21 (€17)

Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, Eurostar and SNCB from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Cologne trains

Buy your official Deutsche Bahn, Eurostar and SNCB train tickets between Brussels Airport (BRU) and Cologne from $41 (€33) with Omio. Find train times and tickets for over 1000 travel companies to compare and book the most affordable route.

Deutsche Bahn (DB) is the main provider of train services in Germany, making on average 40,000 journeys per day. A special feature of Deutsche Bahn is its wide range of ticket types, savings offers including Super Saver, Saver, and Flexible fares and discount cards like the Bahncard 25, 50 and 100. DB uses different types of trains such as the ICE (Intercity Express), IC (Intercity), EC (Eurocity), IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional Express) and RB (Regionalbahn) on its routes, which differ in terms of comfort and the time required to travel.

Brussels Airport (BRU) to Cologne train information with Deutsche Bahn:

Average Duration: 2 h 1 min
Cheapest Price: $62

Eurostar is the exclusive high-speed railway service connecting the United Kingdom with countries in continental Europe like France, Belgium and the Netherlands. Most Eurostar trains travel through the Channel Tunnel, also known as the Chunnel, between the UK and France. With a high-speed train service reaching speeds up to 186 mph (300 km/h), you will travel in ultimate comfort coupled with modern, comfortable seats and large windows. When booking your Eurostar you can choose between three ticket types: Standard, Standard Premier, and Business Premier,

Eurostar from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Cologne train information:

Average Duration: 2 h 28 min
Cheapest Price: $41

FAQs: Trains from Brussels Airport to Cologne

FAQs: Travel by train from Brussels Airport to Cologne easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Brussels Airport to Cologne.

Cheap train tickets from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Cologne can start from as little as $47 (€38) when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Brussels Airport (BRU) to Cologne is $89 (€72); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

The train time between Brussels Airport (BRU) and Cologne is on average 1 h 56 min for the 107 mile (172 km) long journey, but the time it takes to go to Cologne from Brussels Airport (BRU) by train can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.

The first train from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Cologne leaves at 6: 13 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last train from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Cologne leaves at 4: 42 PM.

There are 6 trains a day from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Cologne which require at least one change with Deutsche Bahn, Eurostar or SNCB. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer trains.

Yes, there's a high-speed train to Cologne. Take the fast train with Eurostar from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Cologne.

The high-speed Eurostar train from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Cologne takes around 2 h 28 min.

For the trip from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Cologne you can take a train with Deutsche Bahn, Eurostar or SNCB. Be sure to check out all possible train companies that offer services to Cologne from Brussels Airport (BRU) on Omio to compare what amenities they may have.

A day trip to Cologne from Brussels Airport (BRU) is worth doing with a journey time of 1 h 56 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

The cheapest month to travel from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Cologne by train is August.

You have options as you can travel between Brussels Airport (BRU) and Cologne 2 different ways: train or bus.