The average train between Cologne and Nivelles takes 2h 47m and the fastest train takes 2h 25m. 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.
Trains run 4 times a day between Cologne and Nivelles. The earliest departure is at 6:39 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cologne is at 6:44 PM which arrives into Nivelles at 9:09 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Nivelles. However, there are services departing from Cologne station and arriving at Nivelles station via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 47m.
Cologne to Nivelles train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Koeln Hbf station.
Cologne to Nivelles train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Nivelles station.
Book your Cologne to Nivelles train tickets online with Eurostar and Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB).
The distance between Cologne and Nivelles is 188.1 km. The road distance is 249 km.
You can take a train from Koeln Hbf to Nivelles via Bruxelles-Midi in around 2h 46m.