The average train between Mons and Cologne takes 2h 57m and the fastest train takes 2h 43m. There is a train service every few hours from Mons 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 hourly between Mons and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 5:16 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Mons is at 7:18 PM which arrives into Cologne at 10:15 PM. All services require a transfer at Bruxelles-Midi and take an average of 2h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Mons to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Mons station and arriving at Cologne station via Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 57m.
Mons to Cologne train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Mons station.
Mons to Cologne train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Köln Hbf station.
Book your Mons to Cologne train tickets online with Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Eurostar.
The distance between Mons and Cologne is 217.8 km. The road distance is 280 km.
You can take a train from Mons to Köln Hbf via Bruxelles-Midi and Bruxelles Midi in around 3h 24m.