Brussels-Midi to Cologne Hbf train with Deutsche Bahn (ICE,RE,IC,RB)

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Brussels-Midi to Cologne Hbf

Showing times and prices for Jun 20

Cheapest price

$51

Average price

$97

Fastest journey

1 h 50 m

Average duration

1 h 50 m

Trains per day

13

Distance

184 km

Cheap tickets

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

The average ticket from Brussels-Midi to Cologne Hbf will cost around $97 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $51.

Fast trains

Of the 13 trains that leave Brussels-Midi for Cologne Hbf on Fri, Jun 20, 13 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

On Fri, Jun 20 the direct trains cover the 184 km distance in an average of 1 h 50 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 50 m .

On Fri, Jun 20 the slowest trains will take 1 h 50 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.

Deutsche BahnICE 319
08:25PM1h57
Brussels-Midi
10:22PMCologne Hbf
$511One-way
0 transfers
Deutsche BahnICE 317
04:22PM1h53
Brussels-Midi
06:15PMCologne Hbf
$791One-way
0 transfers
Deutsche BahnICE 19
06:25PM1h50
Brussels-Midi
08:15PMCologne Hbf
$791One-way
0 transfers
Deutsche BahnICE 13
08:25AM1h50
Brussels-Midi
10:15AMCologne Hbf
$881One-way
0 transfers
Deutsche BahnICE 315
12:25PM1h50
Brussels-Midi
02:15PMCologne Hbf
$881One-way
0 transfers

Travel Information

Compare train and bus for Brussels-Midi to Cologne Hbf

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Brussels-Midi to Cologne Hbf among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €5. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 40m.

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€65

Average price

€21

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Cheapest

3h 10m

Average duration

Fastest

2h 40m

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30m

Additional time*

5h 5m

Average duration

4h 35m

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30m

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Live departures

Brussels-Midi to Cologne Hbf train times

Showing trains for today, Thursday, June 19
Last updated at 6:58 AM
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
eurostar-direct94117:25 AM Brussels-Midi
1h51
9:16 AM Cologne Hbf0 transfersDirect
deutsche_bahnICE 15
On time
8:25 AM Brussels-Midi
1h50
10:15 AM Cologne Hbf
0 transfersDirect
deutsche_bahnICE 315
On time
10:25 AM Brussels-Midi
1h50
12:15 PM Cologne Hbf
0 transfersDirect
eurostar-direct943511:25 AM Brussels-Midi
1h50
1:15 PM Cologne Hbf0 transfersDirect
eurostar-direct94593:25 PM Brussels-Midi
1h50
5:15 PM Cologne Hbf0 transfersDirect
eurostar-direct94715:25 PM Brussels-Midi
1h50
7:15 PM Cologne Hbf0 transfersDirect
eurostar-direct94776:22 PM Brussels-Midi
1h53
8:15 PM Cologne Hbf0 transfersDirect
Friday, June 20
deutsche_bahnICE 136:25 AM Brussels-Midi
1h50
8:15 AM Cologne Hbf0 transfersDirect

This is the last train of the day.

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Overview: Train from Brussels-Midi to Cologne Hbf

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GermanyGermany
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Trains from Brussels-Midi to Cologne Hbf run on average 8 times per day, taking around 2h 40m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $23 (€19) but you can travel from only $6 (€5) 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 $6 (€5)
Distance
114 miles (184 km)
Average train duration
2h 40m
Cheapest ticket price
$23 (€19)
Trains per day
8
Direct trains
6
Fastest train
1h 49m
First train
04:23
Last train
20:25
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 $6 (€5)

Train companies: Deutsche Bahn and Eurostar from Brussels-Midi to Cologne Hbf trains

You can travel by train between Brussels-Midi and Cologne Hbf with Deutsche Bahn and Eurostar for as low as $43 (€35). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best route.

Deutsche Bahn (DB) is Germany’s main provider of train services and makes on average about 40,000 domestic and international journeys per day. Deutsche Bahn’s fleet of trains includes the high-speed ICE (Intercity Express) as well as the IC (Intercity), EC (Eurocity), IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional Express) and RB (Regionalbahn), which differ in terms of comfort and the time needed to travel. For example, while toilets are standard amenities, services like onboard restaurants or free WiFi are only available on certain train types and routes. Deutsche Bahn is well-known for its wide range of fares like Super Saver, Saver, and Flexible and discount cards like the Bahncard 25, 50 and 100, which you can also use for your Brussels-Midi to Cologne Hbf train.

Deutsche Bahn from Brussels-Midi to Cologne Hbf train information:

  • Average Duration: 1 h 49 min
  • Cheapest Price: $46
  • Deutsche Bahn frequency: 5 a day

FAQs: Trains from Brussels-Midi to Cologne Hbf

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Popular train stations from Brussels-Midi to Cologne Hbf

Brussels
Cologne
The major train station for departures in Brussels is Bruxelles-Midi. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Bruxelles-Midi for your trip from Brussels to Cologne.
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information
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Mon - Sun: 05:45 - 21:30
Wifi
Wifi
  • Wi-Fi is available for a fee.
Lockers
Lockers
  • Baggage storage facility is located across from the Thalys business lounge.
Dining
Dining
  • Pullman Hotel Bar
  • Quick Gare du Midi
  • Subway
  • EXKi Zuid
  • Starbucks
  • Häagen-Dazs
  • Sbarro
  • The Coffee Club
  • The Belgian Chocolate House
  • PAUL
  • & many more
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Station has a wide range of facilities for passengers with reduced mobility: elevators and escalators to all platforms, wheelchair lifts and mobile ramps, disabled toilet and parking spaces. Additional assistance can be contacted via the SNCB Mobility Call Center.
Hotel
Hotel
  • Les Lofts De Styliste
  • Park Inn by Radisson Brussels Midi
  • Pullman Brussels Centre Midi
Information Desk
Information Desk
  • Located in the main concourse and next to the international platforms.
The major train station for arrivals in Cologne is Köln Hbf. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Köln Hbf for your journey to Cologne from Brussels.
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Ticket Office Hours
  • Mon - Fri: 06:00 - 21:00
  • Sat - Sun: 07:00 - 21:00
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Distance to city center
1 km
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free Wi-Fi for 30 minutes only.
Lockers
Lockers
  • There are luggage lockers in the station.
Dining
Dining
  • asiagourmet
  • Coffee Fellows
  • dean&david
  • Dunkin' Donuts
  • KFC
  • McDonald's
  • Pizza Hut
  • Nordsee
  • Starbucks
  • Schweinske
  • & more
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible & mobility assistance staff. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
Hotel
Hotel
  • Wyndham Koeln
  • Hilton Cologne
  • Excelsior Hotel Ernst
Information Desk
Information Desk
  • One near the departure/arrival board and another near the escalators close to Platforms 4 and 5.

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