The average train between Cologne and Nivelles takes 2h 51m and the fastest train takes 2h 24m. There is a train service every few hours 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 hourly 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 12:56 AM. All services require a transfer at Bruxelles Midi and take an average of 2h 51m. 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 Bruxelles Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 51m.
Cologne to Nivelles train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Hbf station.
Cologne to Nivelles train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Nivelles station.
Book your Cologne to Nivelles train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB) and Eurostar.
The distance between Cologne and Nivelles is 188.1 km. The road distance is 249 km.
You can take a train from Köln Hbf to Nivelles via Bruxelles Midi and Bruxelles-Midi in around 2h 42m.