- Distance: 216.2 km
- Duration: 2h 29m
The average train between Cologne and Brussels takes 2h 29m 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 6:52 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cologne is at 8:51 PM which arrives into Brussels at 11:26 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 2h 29m. 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 Twice daily. The journey takes approximately 2h 29m.
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 and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
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 €35–110 and the journey takes 2h 34m. Two other operators also service this route.
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