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Cheap train tickets from Brussels Airport to Cologne

Showing times and prices for Sep 27

Cheapest

€62

Average

€71

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.

06:13AM2h03

Brussels National Airport

08:16AMCologne Hbf

€621One-way

1 transfer

08:41AM2h34

Brussels National Airport

11:15AMCologne Hbf

€681One-way

1 transfer

06:13PM2h02

Brussels National Airport

08:15PMCologne Hbf

€691One-way

1 transfer

08:13AM2h02

Brussels National Airport

10:15AMCologne Hbf

€691One-way

1 transfer

12:13PM2h02

Brussels National Airport

02:15PMCologne Hbf

€841One-way

1 transfer

Train schedule from Brussels Airport to Cologne

Showing trains for tomorrow, Wednesday, September 27

Deutsche Bahn

04:13AM2h53

Brussels Airport

07:06AMCologne

0 transfers

Thalys

06:41AM2h34

Brussels Airport

09:15AMCologne

0 transfers

Deutsche Bahn

12:13PM2h02

Brussels Airport

02:15PMCologne

0 transfers

Deutsche Bahn

02:13PM2h02

Brussels Airport

04:15PMCologne

0 transfers

Thalys

02:41PM3h49

Brussels Airport

06:30PMCologne

0 transfers

Deutsche Bahn

04:13PM2h02

Brussels Airport

06:15PMCologne

0 transfers

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Fastest train times from Brussels Airport to Cologne

Showing times and prices for Sep 27

Fastest Journey

2 h 2 m

Average

2 h 30 m

Trains per day

Distance

173 km

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

04:13PM2h02

Brussels Airport

04:13PMCologne

€811One-way

0 transfers

12:13PM2h02

Brussels Airport

12:13PMCologne

€811One-way

0 transfers

04:13AM2h03

Brussels Airport

04:13AMCologne

€471One-way

0 transfers

06:41AM2h34

Brussels Airport

06:41AMCologne

€621One-way

0 transfers

02:41PM3h49

Brussels Airport

02:41PMCologne

€621One-way

0 transfers

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Overview: Train from Brussels Airport to Cologne

	Distance	107 miles (172 km)
	Average train duration	2 h 3 min
	Average train ticket price	$73 (€65)
	Train frequency	11 a day
	Direct train	Yes, there are 6 direct trains a day
	Train providers	Thalys or Deutsche Bahn

Trains from Brussels Airport to Cologne cover the 107 miles (172 km) long journey taking on average 2 h 3 min with our travel partners like Thalys or Deutsche Bahn. Normally, there are 11 trains operating per day, including direct services available. While the average ticket price for this route costs around $73 (€65), you can find the cheapest train ticket for as low as $55 (€49).

Train companies: Deutsche Bahn and Thalys from Brussels Airport to Cologne trains

You can travel by train from Brussels Airport to Cologne with Deutsche Bahn and Thalys for as low as $55 (€49). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey.

Thalys is a French-Belgian high-speed train company that connects the main capital cities. For your next train from Brussels Airport to Cologne with Thalys, you can choose from these different ticket fares: Standard Mini, Standard, Comfort and Premium.

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, which you can also use for your train to Cologne from Brussels Airport. 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. For example, while bathrooms are standard amenities, services like an onboard restaurant or free WiFi are only available on certain trains.

Deutsche Bahn from Brussels Airport to Cologne train information:

Average Duration: 1 h 41 min
Cheapest Price: $55
Deutsche Bahn frequency: 6 a day

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 to Cologne can start from as little as $55 (€49) when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Brussels Airport to Cologne is $73 (€65); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

On average the Brussels Airport to Cologne train time is 2 h 3 min covering the 107 mile (172 km) long route, but the journey time can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.

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

The last train from Brussels Airport to Cologne leaves at 6: 13 PM.

There are 11 trains a day from Brussels Airport to Cologne which require at least one change with Thalys or Deutsche Bahn. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer trains.

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

For the best Brussels Airport to Cologne train to book, you can travel safely and comfortably with Thalys or Deutsche Bahn. However, it's always good to check all possible train companies with services from Brussels Airport to Cologne to compare what amenities they may offer.

No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 6: 13 PM.

A trip to Cologne from Brussels Airport is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 2 h 3 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

The cheapest month for a train from Brussels Airport to Cologne is November.

Yes, you can take a train from Brussels Airport to Cologne.

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