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
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.
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.
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.
Most popular Train | Bus |
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€65 Average price | €21 Average price Cheapest |
3h 10m Average duration Fastest 2h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 5m Average duration 4h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 7:25 AM Brussels-Midi | 1h51 | 9:16 AM Cologne Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | On time 8:25 AM Brussels-Midi | 1h50 | 10:15 AM Cologne Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | On time 10:25 AM Brussels-Midi | 1h50 | 12:15 PM Cologne Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:25 AM Brussels-Midi | 1h50 | 1:15 PM Cologne Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 3:25 PM Brussels-Midi | 1h50 | 5:15 PM Cologne Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:25 PM Brussels-Midi | 1h50 | 7:15 PM Cologne Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:22 PM Brussels-Midi | 1h53 | 8:15 PM Cologne Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
Friday, June 20 | |||||
![]() | 6:25 AM Brussels-Midi | 1h50 | 8:15 AM Cologne Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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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 |
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.
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