How to travel from Zaventem to Cologne

There are 2 travel options from Zaventem to Cologne: train or bus.

The cheapest way to go to Cologne from Zaventem is by taking a bus, which costs on average $27 (€23).

This is compared to other ways of getting from Zaventem to Cologne:

Taking a bus costs $13 (€11) less than taking a train, which costs on average $40 (€34) for the same trip.

The quickest way to travel from Zaventem to Cologne is by train, which takes on average 2 h 10 min   compared to other travel options that take longer:

Taking a bus requires on average 7 h 40 min of travel time.

You should expect to travel around 107 miles (173 km) between Zaventem and Cologne.

The average frequency per day from Zaventem to Cologne is:

• Around 10 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip to Cologne from Zaventem 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 Zaventem to Cologne:

• Most travelers who purchase a bus ticket from Zaventem to Cologne depart from Zaventem, Brussels Airport to Cologne, Siegburger Street (Access Tankstelle).

The following travel companies offer services from Zaventem to Cologne:

• Travel with Deutsche Bahn or SNCB for trains to Cologne. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for Deutsche Bahn Zaventem to Cologne tickets on Omio for $59 (€51).

Yes, there are direct routes from Zaventem to Cologne with the following travel companies:

• You can take a direct bus with.
• You'll find direct trains with.

Direct services to Cologne 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 route.