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Compare train, bus, and flight for Cologne to Brussels
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cologne to Brussels among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $15. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 35m. 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 $15, and a train costs an average of $49.
Distance: 113 miles (183 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$88 Average price | $25 Average price Cheapest | $41 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 5m Average total duration Fastest 2h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 28m Average total duration 2h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 41m 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 Cologne to Brussels:
A bus is $63 (€52) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cologne to Brussels costing on average $88 (€72).
A bus is $665 (€547) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Cologne to Brussels costing on average $690 (€568).
Other travel options to Brussels take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 58m.
Flight takes on average 7h 21m.
Travel optionsfrom Cologne to Brussels
How to get from Cologne to Brussels by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Cologne to Brussels is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
521203:35 PM3h50Köln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2)7:25 PMBrussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)$281One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 521203:35 PM3h50Köln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2)7:25 PMBrussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)$281One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- S19 · 91980 · ICE 186:40 AM2h55Cologne Hbf9:35 AMBrussels-Midi$721One-way2 transfers
Other options
- S19 · S41 · IC 5301:40 AM7h20Cologne Hbf9:00 AMBrussels-Midi$621One-way2 transfers
- ICE 186:35 AM3h00Cologne Hbf9:35 AMBrussels-Midi$681One-way0 transfers
94389:34 AM3h01Cologne Hbf12:35 PMBrussels-Midi$911One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus9:15 AM4h40Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen)1:55 PMBrussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)$291One-way0 transfers
- 504579:25 AM3h25Köln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2)12:50 PMBrussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)$301One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus3:05 AM4h15Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen)7:20 AMBrussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)$361One-way0 transfers
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LH55808:30 AM4h40Cologne Bonn Airport1:10 PMBrussels Airport$3761One-way1 transfer- LH1983+LH55846:05 PM5h05Cologne Bonn Airport11:10 PMBrussels Airport$6241One-way1 transfer
LH1977+LH56261:05 PM3h10Cologne Bonn Airport4:15 PMBrussels Airport$9771One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Cologne to Brussels:
A bus is $63 (€52) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cologne to Brussels costing on average $88 (€72).
A bus is $665 (€547) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Cologne to Brussels costing on average $690 (€568).
Other travel options to Brussels take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 58m.
Flight takes on average 7h 21m.
- Around 9 trains per day.
- Around 8 buses per day.
- Around 5 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Cologne and Brussels as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Cologne Bonn Airport and arrive in Brussels Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Cologne Hbf and arrive in Brussels-Midi.
- Buses mostly depart from Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen) and arrive in Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi).
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar, Union Ivkoni International to go to Brussels by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Eurostar, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), ÖBB | Nightjet to go to Brussels by train.
- 8 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar, Union Ivkoni International.
- 8 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, Eurostar, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), ÖBB | Nightjet.
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