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Compare train and bus for Ixelles to Cologne
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Ixelles to Cologne among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $24 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 23m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $24, while a flight costs an average of $648.
Distance: 113 miles (182 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
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$24 Average price Cheapest | $76 Average price | $648 Average price | $41 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 47m Average total duration 4h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 23m Average total duration Fastest 1h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 28m Average total duration 2h 28m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 2h 23m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Compare ways to travel from Ixelles to Cologne
Compare the available ways to get from Ixelles to Cologne, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Ixelles to Cologne:
A bus is $53 (€44) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Ixelles to Cologne costing on average $76 (€64).
A bus is $624 (€521) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Ixelles to Cologne costing on average $648 (€541).
Other travel options to Cologne take longer:
Flight takes on average 4h 28m.
Bus takes on average 4h 47m.
Tickets start at around $24 (€20) compared to roughly $41 (€34) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $17 (€15). The journey takes 4h 17m versus 2h 23m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom Ixelles to Cologne
How to get from Ixelles to Cologne by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Ixelles to Cologne is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- R 3259 · ICE 311
10:25 AM 2h59 Bruxelles Germoir 1:24 PM Cologne Hbf $52 1 One-way 1 transfer
Cheapest
- R 3259 · ICE 311
10:25 AM 2h59 Bruxelles Germoir 1:24 PM Cologne Hbf $52 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
94351:25 PM 1h49 Brussels-Midi 3:14 PM Cologne Hbf $78 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
- 9471
7:25 PM 1h50 Brussels-Midi 9:15 PM Cologne Hbf $66 1 One-way 0 transfers - 9477
8:25 PM 1h57 Brussels-Midi 10:22 PM Cologne Hbf $66 1 One-way 0 transfers - 9423
11:25 AM 1h50 Brussels-Midi 1:15 PM Cologne Hbf $78 1 One-way 0 transfers
- 50448+S19
3:15 AM 5h01 Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi) 8:16 AM Cologne Messe/Deutz $65 1 One-way 1 transfer - 50448+S19
3:15 AM 5h21 Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi) 8:36 AM Cologne Messe/Deutz $65 1 One-way 1 transfer - 50448+S19
3:15 AM 5h40 Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi) 8:55 AM Cologne Messe/Deutz $65 1 One-way 1 transfer
- LX4545+
LX44246:40 AM 3h00 Brussels Airport 9:40 AM Cologne Bonn Airport $483 1 One-way 1 transfer 
LH2283+
LH40509:10 AM 3h15 Brussels Airport 12:25 PM Cologne Bonn Airport $529 1 One-way 1 transfer- LH5629+LH5349
6:45 AM 3h15 Brussels Airport 10:00 AM Cologne Bonn Airport $681 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Ixelles to Cologne:
A bus is $53 (€44) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Ixelles to Cologne costing on average $76 (€64).
A bus is $624 (€521) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Ixelles to Cologne costing on average $648 (€541).
Other travel options to Cologne take longer:
Flight takes on average 4h 28m.
Bus takes on average 4h 47m.
- Around 13 trains per day.
- Around 4 flights per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Ixelles and Cologne as scheduled services by train and bus 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, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2).
- Travel with Brussels Airlines, Helvetic Airways, Swiss, Edelweiss Air to go to Cologne by flight.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, Union Ivkoni International to go to Cologne by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Eurostar to go to Cologne by train.
- 1 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, Union Ivkoni International.
- 5 direct trains per day with Eurostar.
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