The average train between Nivelles and Cologne takes 2h 32m and the fastest train takes 2h 24m. The train service runs several times per day from Nivelles 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 Nivelles and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 5:50 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Nivelles is at 10:19 PM which arrives into Cologne at 8:16 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Nivelles to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Nivelles station and arriving at Cologne station via Koeln Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 32m.
Nivelles to Cologne train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station.
Nivelles to Cologne train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Koeln Hbf station.
Book your Nivelles to Cologne train tickets online with Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Eurostar.
The distance between Nivelles and Cologne is 188.1 km. The road distance is 249 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln Hbf every 4 hours. Tickets cost €40–100 and the journey takes 1h 53m. Eurostar also services this route 5 times a day.