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Trip Overview

The average train between Cologne and Nivelles takes 3h 1m and the fastest train takes 2h 27m. The train service runs several times per day from Cologne to Nivelles. 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 1m
Duration
249 km
Distance
€71
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Cologne to Nivelles train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Cologne and Nivelles. 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 Nivelles at 6:10 AM. All services require a transfer at Bruxelles Midi and take an average of 3h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)8h 28m • 1 change

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    EurostarBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)2h 31m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)2h 58m • 1 change
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    EurostarBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)2h 31m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)2h 27m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    EurostarBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)2h 31m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)2h 27m • 1 change
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    EurostarBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)2h 31m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)2h 27m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    EurostarBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)2h 31m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)2h 58m • 1 change
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    EurostarBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)2h 31m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)2h 27m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 19, 2026

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    EurostarBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)2h 31m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)2h 27m • 1 change
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    EurostarBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)2h 31m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)2h 27m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 20, 2026

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    EurostarBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)2h 31m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)2h 58m • 1 change
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    EurostarBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)2h 31m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)2h 27m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 21, 2026

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    EurostarBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)2h 47m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)2h 43m • 1 change
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    EurostarBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)2h 47m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)2h 43m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 248.7 km
  • Duration: 3h 1m

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

You can take a train from Köln Hbf to Nivelles via Bruxelles Midi and Bruxelles-Midi in around 2h 39m.

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