The average train between Cologne and Brussels takes 1h 49m and the fastest train takes 1h 43m. There is a train service every few hours from Cologne to Brussels. 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 Cologne and Brussels. 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 Brussels at 11:26 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 1h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Cologne station and arriving at Brussels station. Services depart hourly, and operate 3 times a day. The journey takes approximately 1h 49m.
Cologne to Brussels train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Köln Hbf station.
Cologne to Brussels train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Brussels-Nord station.
Book your Cologne to Brussels train tickets online with Eurostar, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB).
The distance between Cologne and Brussels is 182.7 km. The road distance is 216 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Köln Hbf to Brussels-Nord every 4 hours. Tickets cost €40–95 and the journey takes 1h 45m. Two other operators also service this route.