How to travel from Bruges to Cologne

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Compare train and bus for Bruges to Cologne

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bruges to Cologne among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €18. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 57m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €18, and a train costs an average of €50.

Distance: 162 miles (262 km)

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€81

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€27

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3h 27m

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2h 57m

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5h 46m

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from Bruges to Cologne

How to get from Bruges to Cologne by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

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The best way to travel from Bruges to Cologne is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

FlixBusFlixBus
02:10PM6h40
Bruges, Sint-Michiels Station West
08:50PMKöln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen)
$311One-way
0 transfers

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FlixBusFlixBus
02:10PM6h40
Bruges, Sint-Michiels Station West
08:50PMKöln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen)
$311One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

Deutsche BahnIC 2808 · ICE 15
09:11AM3h04
Bruges station
12:15PMCologne Hbf
$841One-way
1 transfer

Other options

Deutsche BahnIC 2810 · ICE 315
11:11AM3h04
Bruges station
02:15PMCologne Hbf
$841One-way
1 transfer
Deutsche BahnIC 2806 · ICE 13
07:11AM3h05
Bruges station
10:16AMCologne Hbf
$841One-way
1 transfer
Deutsche BahnIC 2804 · ICE 11
05:11AM3h05
Bruges station
08:16AMCologne Hbf
$801One-way
1 transfer

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How to get from Bruges to Cologne

The Best Way According to our Users

Whether it is for business or leisure, in order to travel from Bruges to Cologne, 100,00% of our customers choose the train as their preferred mode of transportation. By traveling by train on this route, you can enjoy the comfort of spacious seats, spectacular views—and in some cases free Wi-Fi—in both second and first class. Our customers have decided that the train is the best way to get from Bruges to Cologne and have chosen to enjoy this fast, safe and efficient way to arrive at their destination. Taking the train also avoids long lines or potential expenses for transfers to/from the station—especially since most main railway stations are located in the city center. Train companies in Europe vary from country to country, but most of them offer high-speed train routes, therefore when you add up at the end-to-end journey time, the train is often also the fastest way to get to your destination.

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FAQs: Travel from Bruges to Cologne

Travel 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 Bruges to Cologne.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Bruges and Cologne including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Bruges to Cologne is a bus with an average price of $22 (€18).

This is compared to other travel options from Bruges to Cologne:

A bus is $41 (€33) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bruges to Cologne costing on average $63 (€50).

The fastest way to travel from Bruges to Cologne is by train with an average journey time of 2h 59m.

Other travel options to Cologne take longer:

Bus takes on average 6h 35m.

The distance from Bruges to Cologne is approximately 162 miles (262 km).
The average frequency per day from Bruges to Cologne is:
  • Around 6 trains per day.
  • Around 4 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bruges and Cologne as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Bruges to Cologne:
  • Trains mostly depart from Bruges station and arrive in Cologne Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Bruges, Sint-Michiels Station West and arrive in Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Bruges to Cologne, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Cologne by bus.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Eurostar, SNCB to go to Cologne by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Bruges to Cologne:
  • 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
Omio customers who travel from Bruges to Cologne often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Amsterdam, Berlin, Brussels, London. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Cologne and these popular destinations at a great price.

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