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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Brussels to Cologne among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $14. 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 $14, and a train costs an average of $43.
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Brussels to Cologne among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $12. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 10m. 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 $12, and a train costs an average of $22.
Distance: 113 miles (183 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$82 Average price | $27 Average price Cheapest | $43 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 27m Average total duration Fastest 2h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 45m Average total duration 3h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 30m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
$76 Average price | $27 Average price Cheapest | $43 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 40m Average total duration Fastest 2h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 35m Average total duration 4h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 30m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Brussels to Cologne:
A bus is $55 (€44) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Brussels to Cologne costing on average $82 (€66).
A bus is $425 (€342) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Brussels to Cologne costing on average $453 (€364).
Other travel options to Cologne take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 15m.
Flight takes on average 7h 9m.
This is compared to other travel options from Brussels to Cologne:
A bus is $49 (€39) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Brussels to Cologne costing on average $76 (€61).
A bus is $589 (€474) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Brussels to Cologne costing on average $617 (€496).
Other travel options to Cologne take longer:
Flight takes on average 2h 31m.
Bus takes on average 4h 5m.
Travel optionsfrom Brussels to Cologne
How to get from Brussels to Cologne by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Brussels to Cologne is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 5211910:30 AM3h55Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)2:25 PMKöln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2)$201One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 5211910:30 AM3h55Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)2:25 PMKöln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2)$201One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- ICE 3198:25 PM1h50Brussels-Midi10:15 PMCologne Hbf$501One-way0 transfers
Other options
- IC 522 · R 5005 · 2680912:20 AM7h18Brussels-Midi7:38 AMCologne-Ehrenfeld$631One-way2 transfers
- IC 522 · R 5005 · 1090712:20 AM7h52Brussels-Midi8:12 AMCologne Hbf$631One-way2 transfers
- ICE 11133:25 PM1h50Brussels-Midi5:15 PMCologne Hbf$701One-way0 transfers
- 504483:15 AM3h10Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)6:25 AMKöln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2)$251One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus10:30 PM4h30Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)3:00 AMKöln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2)$271One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus4:15 PM4h35Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)8:50 PMKöln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2)$271One-way0 transfers
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LH41047:30 PM12h15Brussels Airport7:45 AMCologne Bonn Airport$5521One-way1 transfer
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LX44269:40 AM7h25Brussels Airport5:05 PMCologne Bonn Airport$6911One-way1 transfer- LH5627+
LH198212:45 PM4h35Brussels Airport5:20 PMCologne Bonn Airport$9921One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Brussels to Cologne:
A bus is $55 (€44) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Brussels to Cologne costing on average $82 (€66).
A bus is $425 (€342) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Brussels to Cologne costing on average $453 (€364).
Other travel options to Cologne take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 15m.
Flight takes on average 7h 9m.
- Around 10 trains per day.
- Around 8 buses per day.
- Around 3 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Brussels and Cologne as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Brussels Airport and arrive in Cologne Bonn Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Brussels-Midi and arrive in Cologne Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi) and arrive in Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen).
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Eurostar, Union Ivkoni International, Regional-Express, Alibus, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), SNCB to go to Cologne by train.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Infobus to go to Cologne by bus.
- 9 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, Eurostar, Union Ivkoni International, Alibus, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), SNCB.
- 8 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Infobus.
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