Cheapest
Average
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Cologne to Brussels is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
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Fastest Journey
1 h 53 m
Average
2 h 8 m
Trains per day
4
Distance
183 km
Of the 4 trains that leave Cologne for Brussels every day 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
Distance | 113 miles (182 km) |
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Average train duration | 48 min |
Average train ticket price | $86 (€73) |
Train frequency | 5 a day |
Direct train | Yes, there are 5 direct trains a day |
Train providers | Deutsche Bahn, Eurostar or SNCB |
Trains from Cologne to Brussels cover the 113 miles (182 km) long trip taking on average 48 min with our travel partners like Deutsche Bahn, Eurostar or SNCB. Normally, there are 5 trains operating per day, including direct services available. You can get the cheapest train tickets for this route for as low as $35 (€30), but the average price of train tickets is $86 (€73).
Deutsche Bahn, Eurostar and FlixBus trains will get you from Cologne to Brussels from $15 (€13). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
SNCB is the national railway company of Belgium with train tickets between Cologne and Brussels. It operates a wide range of trains, including Intercity, Interregio, EuroCity, Thalys, and ICE International. Intercity trains are the most frequent and offer the fastest connections between major cities. Interregio trains are slower and offer more stops. EuroCity trains are international services that connect Belgium with other European countries. Thalys trains are high-speed services that connect Belgium with France, Germany, and the Netherlands. ICE International trains are international services that connect Belgium with Germany and the Netherlands. SNCB offers a variety of ticket types, including single tickets, return tickets, and group tickets. Onboard facilities include comfortable seating, free Wi-Fi, and power outlets. The most popular routes for SNCB are Brussels to Antwerp, Brussels to Bruges, Brussels to Ghent, and Brussels to Liege.
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