Where do I depart from Cologne? Where do I arrive in Brussels?

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.

What companies run services between Cologne and Brussels?

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).

Is there a direct service to Brussels from Cologne?

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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Travel Information to Brussels from Cologne

Distance	113 miles (182 km)
Available travel modes	Train or bus
Ticket price range	$12 - $33
Cheapest mode	Bus • $12 (€11) • 3 h 15 min
Fastest mode	Train • $33 (€30) • 1 h 48 min
Popular travel companies	FlixBus or Deutsche Bahn

Take a train or bus to travel 113 miles (182 km) to Brussels from Cologne. The most popular travel companies which serve this route are FlixBus or Deutsche Bahn among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Cologne to Brussels.

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The best way to travel from Cologne to Brussels is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

09:41AM1h54

Cologne Hbf

11:35AMBrussels-Midi

$561One-way

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09:41AM1h54

Cologne Hbf

11:35AMBrussels-Midi

$561One-way

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Cologne Hbf

08:35PMBrussels-Midi

$771One-way

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11:42AM1h53

Cologne Hbf

01:35PMBrussels-Midi

$621One-way

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Cologne Hbf

03:35PMBrussels-Midi

$621One-way

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06:44AM1h51

Cologne Hbf

08:35AMBrussels-Midi

$771One-way

0 transfers

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How to get from Cologne to Brussels

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Whether it is for business or leisure, in order to travel from Cologne to Brussels, 82,52% 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 Cologne to Brussels 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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You can travel by travel between Cologne and Brussels with Eurostar, Deutsche Bahn and FlixBus. When you search Omio for times and tickets, we’ll show you the best deals available.

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Eurostar is the exclusive high-speed railway service connecting the United Kingdom with countries in continental Europe like France, Belgium and the Netherlands. Most Eurostar travel travel through the Channel Tunnel, also known as the Chunnel, between the UK and France. With a high-speed travel service reaching speeds up to 186 mph (300 km/h), you will travel from Cologne to Brussels in ultimate comfort coupled with modern, comfortable seats and large windows. When booking your Eurostar travel from Cologne to Brussels, you can choose between three ticket types: Standard, Standard Premier (with light refreshments served and spacious seats), and Business Premier (with flexible travel options, spacious seating, lounge access, priority boarding and hot meal served).

Deutsche Bahn (DB) is Germany’s main provider of travel services and makes on average about 40,000 domestic and international journeys per day. Deutsche Bahn’s fleet of travel includes the high-speed ICE (Intercity Express) as well as the IC (Intercity), EC (Eurocity), IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional Express) and RB (Regionalbahn), which differ in terms of comfort and the time needed to travel. For example, while toilets are standard amenities, services like onboard restaurants or free WiFi are only available on certain train types and routes. Deutsche Bahn is well-known for its wide range of fares like Super Saver, Saver, and Flexible and discount cards like the Bahncard 25, 50 and 100, which you can also use for your Cologne to Brussels travel.

FlixBus is one of the most popular low-cost travel companies in Europe. Founded in Germany, FlixBus has expanded its services throughout Europe and even to the United States, giving travelers in both continents the option to take a long-distance travel at an affordable price. FlixBus also operates overnight travel on select routes throughout Europe. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on bag and one checked bag per person. Additional fees apply for bringing extra luggage and making specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat. Standard amenities onboard include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long travel journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets.

BlaBlaCar Bus (formerly known as Ouibus or iDBUS), a subsidiary of the popular French carpooling company, BlaBlaCar, is a travel company operating long-distance services in 10 countries in Europe. Founded in France, BlaBlaCar Bus provides connections to over 300 destinations. Standard amenities on the travel include air conditioning, toilets, USB and power outlets for charging phones, tablets and laptops during long travel journeys, extra legroom and adjustable seats. On select routes there is also free Wi-Fi available. BlaBlaCar Bus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on bag and up to two checked bags per person.

FAQs: Travel from Cologne to Brussels

FAQs: 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.

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

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