How to travel from Brussels to Cologne

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Travel Information to Cologne from Brussels

Distance113 miles (182 km)
Available travel modesTrain or bus
Ticket price range$12 - $18
Cheapest modeBus • $12 (€11) • 3 h
Fastest modeTrain • $18 (€16) • 1 h 49 min
Popular travel companiesFlixBus 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.

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from Brussels to Cologne

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

Our recommendation

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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.

BlaBlaCar Bus51119
10:30AM3h55
Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)
02:25PMKöln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2)
$201One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

BlaBlaCar Bus51119
10:30AM3h55
Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)
02:25PMKöln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2)
$201One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

Eurostar9447
03:25PM1h50
Brussels-Midi
05:15PMCologne Hbf
$621One-way
0 transfers

Other options

Deutsche BahnICE 11
06:23AM1h52
Brussels-Midi
08:15AMCologne Hbf
$681One-way
0 transfers
Deutsche BahnICE 17
02:25PM1h50
Brussels-Midi
04:15PMCologne Hbf
$851One-way
0 transfers
Deutsche BahnICE 317
04:22PM1h53
Brussels-Midi
06:15PMCologne Hbf
$851One-way
0 transfers
BlaBlaCar Bus50428
02:10PM3h30
Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)
05:40PMKöln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2)
$201One-way
0 transfers
BlaBlaCar Bus6011
05:55PM4h20
Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)
10:15PMKöln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2)
$201One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
04:15PM4h35
Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)
08:50PMKöln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen)
$281One-way
0 transfers

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How to get from Brussels to Cologne

The Best Way According to our Users

Whether it is for business or leisure, in order to travel from Brussels to Cologne, 79,92% 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 Brussels 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 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.

FAQs

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.

Many of our customers traveling from Brussels to Cologne don't make Cologne their final stop. Some of the destinations worth visiting after Cologne are Paris, Berlin, Amsterdam or Frankfurt am Main, either of which you could add to your trip itinerary. Check Omio for the best and cheapest ways to travel from Cologne to any of these top destinations today!
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