Cologne to Benelux Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Cologne and Benelux takes 2h 26m and the fastest train takes 2h. The train service runs several times per day from Cologne to Benelux. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2h 26m
Duration: 222 km
Distance: €87
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Brussels-Midi

best

Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Thalys

2h 7m

€44–159

Cologne to Benelux train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Cologne and Benelux. The earliest departure is at 6:09 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cologne is at 7:43 PM which arrives into Benelux at 9:43 PM. All services require a transfer at Brussels-Midi and take an average of 2h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, July 31, 2026

7:43 PM → 9:43 PM
2h • 1 change

Departing Saturday, August 1, 2026

6:09 AM → 8:45 AM
2h 36m • 1 change
8:08 AM → 10:45 AM
2h 37m • 1 change
10:09 AM → 12:47 PM
2h 38m • 1 change
12:39 PM → 2:48 PM
2h 9m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, August 2, 2026

8:06 AM → 10:47 AM
2h 41m • 1 change
10:10 AM → 12:47 PM
2h 37m • 1 change
12:04 PM → 2:47 PM
2h 43m • 1 change
2:43 PM → 4:48 PM
2h 5m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, August 3, 2026

6:09 AM → 8:44 AM
2h 35m • 1 change
8:08 AM → 10:47 AM
2h 39m • 1 change
10:09 AM → 12:47 PM
2h 38m • 1 change
12:39 PM → 2:47 PM
2h 8m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, August 4, 2026

6:09 AM → 8:44 AM
2h 35m • 1 change
8:08 AM → 10:47 AM
2h 39m • 1 change
12:39 PM → 2:47 PM
2h 8m • 1 change
4:06 PM → 6:45 PM
2h 39m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, August 5, 2026

6:09 AM → 8:44 AM
2h 35m • 1 change
8:08 AM → 10:47 AM
2h 39m • 1 change
12:39 PM → 2:47 PM
2h 8m • 1 change
4:06 PM → 6:45 PM
2h 39m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, August 6, 2026

6:39 AM → 8:44 AM
2h 5m • 1 change
8:39 AM → 10:47 AM
2h 8m • 1 change
12:39 PM → 2:47 PM
2h 8m • 1 change
4:43 PM → 6:48 PM
2h 5m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Cologne to Benelux? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

What companies run services between Cologne, Germany and Benelux, Belgium?

Eurostar operates a train from Koeln Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi every 4 hours. Tickets cost €70–120 and the journey takes 1h 56m. Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) also services this route 6 times a week.

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