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Cologne to Bruges trains

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The average train between Cologne and Bruges takes 3h 14m and the fastest train takes 3h 4m. There is a train service every few hours from Cologne to Bruges. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 14m
Duration
313 km
Distance
€82
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Cologne to Bruges train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Cologne and Bruges. The earliest departure is at 6:39 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cologne is at 9:42 PM which arrives into Bruges at 6:26 AM. All services require a transfer at Bruxelles Midi and take an average of 3h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)3h 7m • 1 change
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    EurostarBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)3h 11m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)3h 8m • 1 change
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    EurostarBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)3h 7m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    EurostarBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)3h 11m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)3h 18m • 1 change
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    EurostarBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)3h 11m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)3h 7m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    EurostarBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)3h 11m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)3h 7m • 1 change
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    EurostarBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)3h 11m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)3h 7m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    EurostarBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)3h 11m • 1 change
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    EurostarBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)3h 11m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)3h 7m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)3h 7m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    EurostarBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)3h 11m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)3h 7m • 1 change
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    EurostarBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)3h 11m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)3h 7m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    EurostarBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)3h 11m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)3h 18m • 1 change
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    EurostarBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)3h 11m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)3h 7m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    EurostarBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)3h 13m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)3h 9m • 1 change
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    EurostarBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)3h 13m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)3h 9m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 312.5 km
  • Duration: 3h 14m

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

You can take a train from Köln Hbf to Bruges via Bruxelles Midi and Bruxelles-Midi in around 2h 54m.

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