The average train between Grand Place and Cologne takes 1h 52m and the fastest train takes 1h 50m. The train service runs several times per day from Grand Place to Cologne. 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 Grand Place and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 6:14 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Grand Place is at 8:25 PM which arrives into Cologne at 10:15 PM. All services require a transfer at Bruxelles-Central and take an average of 1h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Grand Place to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Grand Place station and arriving at Cologne station via Koeln Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 52m.
Grand Place to Cologne train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Brussels-Nord station.
Grand Place to Cologne train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Koeln Hbf station.
Book your Grand Place to Cologne train tickets online with Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB) and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Grand Place and Cologne is 182.5 km. The road distance is 218 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Brussels-Nord to Koeln Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €35–170 and the journey takes 1h 41m.