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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 €13. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 11m. 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 €13, and a train costs an average of €19.
Distance: 113 miles (183 km)
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€67 Average price | €22 Average price Cheapest |
2h 41m Average total duration Fastest 2h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 58m Average total duration 3h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
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The best way to travel from Cologne to Brussels is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Travel from Cologne to Brussels
Travel to Brussels 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 Cologne to Brussels.
There are 2 travel options from Cologne to Brussels: train or bus.
The cheapest way to go to Brussels from Cologne is by taking a bus, which costs on average $12 (€11).
This is compared to other ways of getting from Cologne to Brussels:
Taking a bus costs $22 (€19) less than taking a train, which costs on average $33 (€30) for the same trip.
The fastest way from Cologne to Brussels is by train with an average journey time of 1 h 48 min.
There are alternative travel options to Brussels that take longer:
Bus takes on average 3 h 15 min.
The distance from Cologne to Brussels is approximately 113 miles (182 km).
The average frequency per day from Cologne to Brussels is:
- Around 11 buses per day.
- 6 trains a day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route from Cologne to Brussels 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 when traveling from Cologne to Brussels:
- Most travelers take a train from Cologne Hbf to Brussels-Midi.
The following travel companies offer services from Cologne to Brussels:
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus or Ourbus to go to Brussels by bus. For a good deal on tickets, you can find Ourbus Cologne to Brussels tickets on Omio for $12 (€11).
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Eurostar or Österreichische Bundesbahnen to go to Brussels by train. For a good deal on tickets, you can find Deutsche Bahn Cologne to Brussels tickets on Omio for $33 (€30).
Yes, there are direct routes from Cologne to Brussels with the following travel companies:
- You can find 10 direct buses per day to take to Brussels with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus or Ourbus.
- You can check for a direct train to Brussels with Deutsche Bahn, Eurostar or Österreichische Bundesbahnen with 5 direct trains per day.
Direct services to Brussels 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 trip.
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