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The average train between Zaventem and Cologne takes 2h 27m and the fastest train takes 2h 26m. There is a train service every few hours from Zaventem 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.

2h 27m
Duration
233 km
Distance
€93
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Zaventem to Cologne train times

Trains run hourly between Zaventem and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 5:48 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Zaventem is at 8:48 PM which arrives into Cologne at 11:15 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Eurostar2h 27m • 1 change
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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)2h 27m • 1 change
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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Eurostar2h 27m • 1 change
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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)2h 27m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)2h 28m • 1 change
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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)2h 28m • 1 change
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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Eurostar2h 27m • 1 change
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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)2h 27m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)2h 28m • 1 change
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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)2h 28m • 1 change
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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Eurostar2h 27m • 1 change
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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)2h 27m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)2h 28m • 1 change
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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)2h 28m • 1 change
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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Eurostar2h 27m • 1 change
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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)2h 27m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)2h 28m • 1 change
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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)2h 28m • 1 change
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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Eurostar2h 27m • 1 change
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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)2h 27m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)2h 28m • 1 change
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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)2h 28m • 1 change
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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Eurostar2h 27m • 1 change
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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)2h 27m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)2h 28m • 1 change
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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)2h 28m • 1 change
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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)2h 27m • 1 change
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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Eurostar2h 27m • 1 change
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  • Distance: 232.7 km
  • Duration: 2h 27m

What companies run services between Zaventem, Belgium and Cologne, Germany?

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €35–70 and the journey takes 1h 50m. Eurostar also services this route every 3 hours.

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