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How to get from Brussels to Cologne by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Brussels to Cologne is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Travel from Brussels 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 Brussels to Cologne.
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:
- Around 12 buses per day.
- 6 trains per day.
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:
- Trains mostly depart from Brussels-Midi and arrive in Cologne Hbf.
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Brussels to Cologne:
- You can go to Cologne from Brussels by bus with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus or Ourbus. You'll see cheap bus tickets for $12 (€11) with Ourbus from Brussels to Cologne on Omio.
- You can go to Cologne from Brussels by train with Deutsche Bahn, Eurostar or Österreichische Bundesbahnen. You'll see cheap train tickets for $18 (€16) with Eurostar from Brussels to Cologne on Omio.
Yes, there are direct routes from Brussels to Cologne with the following travel companies:
- You can find 10 direct buses per day to Cologne with FlixBus or BlaBlaCar Bus.
- You can find 5 direct trains per day to take to Cologne with Deutsche Bahn, Eurostar or Österreichische Bundesbahnen.
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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