113 miles (182 km) | |
Train or bus | |
$12 - $18 | |
Bus • $12 (€11) • 3 h | |
Train • $18 (€16) • 1 h 49 min | |
FlixBus or Deutsche Bahn |
Travel 113 miles (182 km) by train or bus to Cologne from Brussels. The most popular travel companies which serve this trip are FlixBus or Deutsche Bahn among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Brussels to Cologne.
How to get from Brussels to Cologne by train, bus or flight.
The best way to travel from Brussels to Cologne is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
Find all the dates and times for this journey by train, bus, flight, and ferry .
You can travel by travel between Brussels and Cologne with Eurostar, FlixBus and Deutsche Bahn. When you search Omio for times and tickets, we’ll show you the best deals available.
Eurostar is a high-speed train company operating in Europe, connecting the UK, France, Belgium, the Netherlands, and Germany including trains between Brussels and Cologne. It offers a range of services, including Eurostar e320, Eurostar e300, and Eurostar International. The Eurostar e320 is the fastest service, travelling at up to 320 km/h, while the Eurostar e300 is slightly slower, travelling at up to 300 km/h. Both services offer comfortable seating, free Wi-Fi, and power sockets. Eurostar International is a slower service, travelling at up to 160 km/h, but it offers a more luxurious experience with larger seats and more onboard facilities. Eurostar offers a range of ticket types, including Standard, Standard Premier, and Business Premier. Standard tickets are the most affordable, while Business Premier tickets offer the most luxurious experience. The most popular routes for Eurostar are London to Paris, London to Brussels, and London to Amsterdam. All of these routes offer a fast and convenient way to travel between the UK and mainland Europe.
FlixBus is one of the most popular low-cost travel companies in Europe. Founded in Germany, FlixBus has expanded its services throughout Europe and even to the United States, giving travelers in both continents the option to take a long-distance travel at an affordable price. FlixBus also operates overnight travel on select routes throughout Europe. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on bag and one checked bag per person. Additional fees apply for bringing extra luggage and making specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat. Standard amenities onboard include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long travel journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets.
There are 2 travel options between Brussels and Cologne. You can take a train or bus.
The cheapest way to travel to Cologne from Brussels is a bus with an average price of $12 (€11).
This is compared to other travel options from Brussels to Cologne:
A bus is $6 (€5) less than a train with an average ticket price of $18 (€16) from Brussels to Cologne.
The fastest way to get to Cologne from Brussels is by train with an average travel time of 1 h 49 min.
Other travel options to Cologne take longer:
Bus takes 3 h on average.
The distance from Brussels to Cologne is approximately 113 miles (182 km).
The average frequency per day from Brussels to Cologne is:
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey between Brussels and Cologne as scheduled services by train or bus can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Brussels to Cologne:
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Yes, there are direct routes from Brussels to Cologne with the following travel companies:
Direct services to Cologne tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your route.
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