The average train between Cologne and Mons takes 3h 6m and the fastest train takes 2h 48m. The train service runs several times per day from Cologne to Mons. 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 every 3 hours between Cologne and Mons. 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 Mons at 12:47 AM. All services require a transfer at Bruxelles Midi and take an average of 3h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Mons. However, there are services departing from Cologne station and arriving at Mons station via Bruxelles Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 6m.
Cologne to Mons train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Hbf station.
Cologne to Mons train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Mons station.
Book your Cologne to Mons train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB) and Eurostar.
The distance between Cologne and Mons is 217.8 km. The road distance is 280 km.
You can take a train from Köln Hbf to Mons via Bruxelles Midi and Bruxelles-Midi in around 2h 56m.