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Train World
Pioneering museum inside Schaerbeek station showcasing Belgium's railway history with immersive trains and design displays.
Cheapest price on Sep 19
€56
Average ticket price on Sep 19
€57
Fastest journey on Sep 19
1 h 43 m
Average journey duration on Sep 19
1 h 48 m
Trains on Sep 19
3
Distance
180 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Cologne to Schaerbeek is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Cologne to Schaerbeek will cost around €57 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €56.
On Sat, Sep 19, we found 3 trains from Cologne to Schaerbeek, including 2 direct services.
On Sat, Sep 19 the direct trains cover the 180 km distance in an average of 1 h 48 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 43 m .
On Sat, Sep 19 the slowest trains will take 1 h 59 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.
ICE 316
ICE 16
ICE 316 · R 3660
ICE 316
ICE 16
ICE 316 · R 3660Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cologne to Schaerbeek among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €24 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 22m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €24, while a flight costs an average of €494.
Distance: 111 miles (180 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
€53 Average price | €24 Average price Cheapest | €494 Average price | €34 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 22m Average total duration Fastest 1h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 3m Average total duration 4h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 22m Average total duration 2h 22m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 2h 27m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Cologne to Schaerbeek:
A bus is €29 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cologne to Schaerbeek costing on average €53.
A bus is €470 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Cologne to Schaerbeek costing on average €494.
Other travel options to Schaerbeek take longer:
Flight takes on average 2h 22m.
Bus takes on average 4h 33m.
You'll arrive about 35m sooner (1h 52m by train vs 2h 27m by car). Tickets start at around €53 compared to roughly €34 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Direct services run with Eurostar, Deutsche Bahn.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Cologne to Schaerbeek trains for today, Friday, September 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 1:41 PM Cologne | 1h45 | 3:26 PM Schaerbeek | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Saturday, September 19 | |||||
ICE 316 | On time 9:43 AM Cologne Hbf | 1h43 | 11:26 AM Brussels-North | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 316 · R 3660 | On time 9:43 AM Cologne Hbf | 1h59 | 11:42 AM Station Brussel-Schaarbeek | 1 transfer | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Trains from Cologne to Schaerbeek run on average 7 times per day, taking around 1h 52m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €20 but you can travel from only €13 by bus.
There are 4 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:03, the last at 23:15. The fastest train covers the 111 miles (180 km) distance in 1h 40m.
Distance 111 miles (180 km) |
Average train duration 1h 52m |
Cheapest ticket price €20 |
Trains per day 7 |
Direct trains 4 |
Fastest train 1h 40m |
First train 12:03 AM |
Last train 11:15 PM |
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Discover the best of Schaerbeek — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Schaerbeek trip today.
Pioneering museum inside Schaerbeek station showcasing Belgium's railway history with immersive trains and design displays.
Victor Horta's first town house, presenting early Art Nouveau architecture and exhibitions on Brussels design history.
Local museum preserving Schaerbeek's history, folklore, and daily life through archives, objects, and changing exhibitions.
Elegant avenue famed for exceptional Art Nouveau and Belle Époque houses, a favorite route for architecture lovers.
Popular park with ponds, lawns, and play areas, excellent for a relaxed walk among locals and families.
Leafy square and surrounding district known for elegant facades, local calm, and easy architectural walks.
Crisp Brussels waffles, often lighter than Liège style, are a classic local sweet from the Brussels region, served plain or with sugar, cream, or fruit.
Moules-frites is a Belgian staple of steamed mussels with fries, commonly served in Brussels brasseries and loved for its simple, hearty local character.
Stoemp is a traditional Brussels mash of potatoes with seasonal vegetables, often served with sausage. It is prized as comforting everyday home cooking.
Refined Belgian restaurant in Schaerbeek known for seasonal cooking, polished service, and an intimate neighborhood atmosphere.
Popular local spot for quality Belgian fries, classic sauces, and quick casual meals loved by residents in Schaerbeek.
Well-known brasserie near Josaphat Park serving Belgian classics, seafood, and good beers in a lively traditional setting.
Moderate for Western Europe: hotels and dining are not cheap, but transit is good value and budget eats are easy to find.
Service is usually included. Rounding up or leaving 5-10% is appreciated in restaurants. Round up taxi fares; small change is fine in cafes.
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Brussels-North -> Place Eugène Verboekhoven, Schaerbeek
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Cologne to Schaerbeek by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Schaerbeek, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Cologne to Schaerbeek trains use the Köln Hbf to Brussels-Nord station pair. Use this guide to compare Cologne and Schaerbeek train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Köln Hbf is 1 km from Cologne city centre. Public transport options include:
Köln Hbf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: asiagourmet, Coffee Fellows, dean&david, Dunkin' Donuts, KFC, McDonald's, Pizza Hut, Nordsee, Starbucks, Schweinske, & more
Free Wi-Fi for 30 minutes only. ATMs are available at Köln Hbf.
Ticket office support is available at Köln Hbf. Information desks are one near the departure/arrival board and another near the escalators close to Platforms 4 and 5.
Luggage storage is there are luggage lockers in the station. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Köln Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Köln Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Köln Hbf: Wheelchair accessible & mobility assistance staff. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
Nearby hotels include Wyndham Koeln, Hilton Cologne, Excelsior Hotel Ernst.
Köln/Bonn Flughafen is 13 km from Cologne city centre. Public transport options include:
Köln/Bonn Flughafen has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Café Bistro Leysieffer, Mishba, Ständige Vertretung, Kamps
Wi-Fi is available at Köln/Bonn Flughafen. ATMs are available at Köln/Bonn Flughafen.
Ticket office support is available at Köln/Bonn Flughafen. Information desks are available at Köln/Bonn Flughafen.
Luggage storage is available at Köln/Bonn Flughafen. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Köln/Bonn Flughafen: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Köln/Bonn Flughafen: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Köln/Bonn Flughafen.
Köln-Ehrenfeld is 3 km from Cologne city centre. Public transport options include:
Köln-Ehrenfeld has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: I Siciliani-Dolce&Salato, Burger King, Café Franck, Eichendorf
Wi-Fi is available at Köln-Ehrenfeld. ATMs are available at Köln-Ehrenfeld.
Ticket office support is available at Köln-Ehrenfeld. Information desks are available at Köln-Ehrenfeld.
Luggage storage is available at Köln-Ehrenfeld. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Köln-Ehrenfeld: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Köln-Ehrenfeld: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Köln-Ehrenfeld.
Nearby hotels include Kölnotel, Black Hotels.
Station Brussel-Schaarbeek is 1 km from Schaerbeek city centre. Public transport options include:
Station Brussel-Schaarbeek has practical services for this route, including Accessibility.
Accessibility facilities are available at Station Brussel-Schaarbeek.
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