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Compare train and bus for Ixelles to Cologne
Omio recommends booking the flight 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 $31 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 21m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $31, while a flight costs an average of $548.
Distance: 113 miles (182 km)
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Most popular Flight | Train | Bus | Driving |
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$548 Average price | $104 Average price | $31 Average price Cheapest | $41 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 28m Average total duration 2h 28m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 2h 21m Average total duration Fastest 1h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 45m Average total duration 4h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 23m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Ixelles to Cologne:
A bus is $73 (€60) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Ixelles to Cologne costing on average $104 (€85).
A bus is $517 (€423) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Ixelles to Cologne costing on average $548 (€449).
Other travel options to Cologne take longer:
Flight takes on average 4h 28m.
Bus takes on average 4h 45m.
Tickets start at around $548 (€449) compared to roughly $41 (€34) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-507.11 (€-414.81). The journey takes 2h 28m versus 2h 23m by car, so you may arrive a little later, but you can relax instead of spending the time behind the wheel.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, 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 bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus3:55 PM7h25Brussels, Gare Du Midi11:20 PMKöln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2)$241One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus3:55 PM7h25Brussels, Gare Du Midi11:20 PMKöln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2)$241One-way1 transfer
Fastest
94351:25 PM1h49Brussels-Midi3:14 PMCologne Hbf$671One-way0 transfers
Other options
R 6582 · IC 3608 · ICE 31110:54 AM2h30Brussels-Luxembourg1:24 PMCologne Hbf$491One-way2 transfers- R 6579 · ICE 137:56 AM2h20Brussels-Schuman10:16 AMCologne Hbf$631One-way1 transfer
- R 6579 · ICE 137:54 AM2h22Brussels-Luxembourg10:16 AMCologne Hbf$631One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Ixelles to Cologne:
A bus is $73 (€60) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Ixelles to Cologne costing on average $104 (€85).
A bus is $517 (€423) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Ixelles to Cologne costing on average $548 (€449).
Other travel options to Cologne take longer:
Flight takes on average 4h 28m.
Bus takes on average 4h 45m.
- Around 12 trains per day.
- Around 8 buses per day.
- Around 5 flights 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.
- Buses mostly depart from Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi) and arrive in Köln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2).
- Trains mostly depart from Brussels-Midi and arrive in Cologne Hbf.
- Flights mostly depart from Brussels Airport and arrive in Cologne Bonn Airport.
- Travel with Eurostar, Deutsche Bahn to go to Cologne by train.
- Travel with Swiss, Brussels Airlines to go to Cologne by flight.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus to go to Cologne by bus.
- 5 direct trains per day with Eurostar.
- 7 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar Bus.
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