The average train between Atomium and Cologne takes 2h 47m and the fastest train takes 2h 11m. There is a train service every few hours from Atomium to Cologne. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Atomium and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 6:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Atomium is at 8:00 PM which arrives into Cologne at 10:34 PM. All services require a transfer at Heysel and take an average of 2h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Atomium to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Atomium station and arriving at Cologne station via Koeln Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 47m.
Atomium to Cologne train services, operated by STIB, depart from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station.
Atomium to Cologne train services, operated by STIB, arrive at Koeln Hbf station.
The distance between Atomium and Cologne is 182.9 km. The road distance is 229 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €40–150 and the journey takes 1h 53m. Eurostar also services this route every 2 hours.