- Distance: 219.8 km
- Duration: 1h 56m
The average train between Cologne and Brussels takes 1h 56m and the fastest train takes 1h 51m. 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 7:04 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cologne is at 9:42 PM which arrives into Brussels at 11:35 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 1h 56m. 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 4 times a day. The journey takes approximately 1h 56m.
Cologne to Brussels train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Koeln Hbf station.
Cologne to Brussels train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi 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 220 km.
Eurostar operates a train from Koeln Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi every 2 hours. Tickets cost €70–120 and the journey takes 1h 56m. Three other operators also service this route.
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