Train Grand Place to Cologne from €70 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Grand Place and Cologne takes 1h 59m and the fastest train takes 1h 58m. There is a train service every few hours 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.

1h 59m
Duration: 222 km
Distance: €70
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train via Bruxelles Midi

best

Take the train from Bruxelles Midi to Köln Hbftrain 79

2h 49m

€40–121

Grand Place to Cologne train times

Trains run hourly between Grand Place and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 6:09 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Grand Place is at 8:16 PM which arrives into Cologne at 10:15 PM. All services require a transfer at Bruxelles-Central and take an average of 1h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, May 13, 2026

6:12 AM → 8:16 AM
2h 4m • 1 change
8:16 AM → 10:16 AM
2h • 1 change
9:16 AM → 11:15 AM
1h 59m • 1 change
10:16 AM → 12:15 PM
1h 59m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, May 14, 2026

6:12 AM → 8:16 AM
2h 4m • 1 change
8:16 AM → 10:16 AM
2h • 1 change
9:17 AM → 11:15 AM
1h 58m • 1 change
10:17 AM → 12:15 PM
1h 58m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, May 15, 2026

6:12 AM → 8:16 AM
2h 4m • 1 change
8:16 AM → 10:16 AM
2h • 1 change
9:16 AM → 11:15 AM
1h 59m • 1 change
10:16 AM → 12:15 PM
1h 59m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, May 16, 2026

6:09 AM → 8:16 AM
2h 7m • 1 change
8:16 AM → 10:16 AM
2h • 1 change
9:17 AM → 11:15 AM
1h 58m • 1 change
10:17 AM → 12:15 PM
1h 58m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Grand Place to Cologne? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Grand Place to Cologne.

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Distance: 222.1 km
Duration: 1h 59m

What companies run services between Grand Place, Brussels Capital, Belgium and Cologne, Germany?

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Bruxelles Midi to Köln Hbf every 4 hours. Tickets cost €40–100 and the journey takes 1h 50m. Two other operators also service this route.

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