There are 4 ways to get from Atomium to Cologne by train (Eurostar), car, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Bruxelles Midi to Köln Hbftrain 79
3h 4m€42–122Drive 212.2 km
cheapest- Drive from Atomium to Colognecar 212.2 km
2h 12m€33–47Train via Brussels-Midi
- Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln Hbftrain Ice
3h 4m€42–122Train #2
- Take the train from Brussels-Nord to Koln Sudtrain Nj
5h 30m€48–88
Atomium to Cologne by foot, subway, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Atomium to Cologne is to drive which costs €30 - €50 and takes 2h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Atomium to Cologne is to drive which takes 2h 12m and costs €30 - €50.
No, there is no direct train from Atomium to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Heysel and arriving at Köln Hbf via Bruxelles Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 4m.
The distance between Atomium and Cologne is 229 km. The road distance is 212.2 km.
The best way to get from Atomium to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 3h 4m and costs €40 - €130.
It takes approximately 3h 4m to get from Atomium to Cologne, including transfers.
Atomium to Cologne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Bruxelles Midi station.
Atomium to Cologne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Köln Hbf station.
Yes, the driving distance between Atomium to Cologne is 212 km. It takes approximately 2h 12m to drive from Atomium to Cologne.
There are 603+ hotels available in Cologne.
What companies run services between Atomium, 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.
- Phone
- +49 30 311 682904
- Website
- bahn.de
Train from Bruxelles Midi to Köln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €40–100
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €40–100
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
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- Phone
- +44 343 218 6186
- Website
- eurostar.com
Train from Bruxelles Midi to Köln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €70–120
- Website
- https://www.eurostar.com/rw-en
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €70–120
- Website
- https://www.eurostar.com/rw-en
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- belgiantrain.be
Train from Bruxelles Midi to Köln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 14m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €45–80
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
Train from Brussels-Nord to Koln Sud
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €45–85
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
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