What is the cheapest way to get from Atomium to Cologne?

The cheapest way to get from Atomium to Cologne is to bus which costs €26 - €40 and takes 5h 7m.

What is the fastest way to get from Atomium to Cologne?

The fastest way to get from Atomium to Cologne is to drive which takes 2h 11m and costs €30 - €50.

Is there a direct train between Atomium and Cologne?

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.

How far is it from Atomium to Cologne?

The distance between Atomium and Cologne is 229 km. The road distance is 212.2 km.

How do I travel from Atomium to Cologne without a car?

The best way to get from Atomium to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 3h 4m and costs €21 - €110.

How long does it take to get from Atomium to Cologne?

It takes approximately 3h 4m to get from Atomium to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Atomium to Cologne train from?

Atomium to Cologne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Bruxelles Midi station.

Train or bus from Atomium to Cologne?

The best way to get from Atomium to Cologne is to train which takes 3h 4m and costs €21 - €110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €26 - €40 and takes 5h 7m.

Where does the Atomium to Cologne train arrive?

Atomium to Cologne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Köln Hbf station.

Can I drive from Atomium to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Atomium to Cologne is 212 km. It takes approximately 2h 11m to drive from Atomium to Cologne.

Where can I stay near Cologne?

There are 552+ hotels available in Cologne.

Atomium to Cologne - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Atomium to Cologne by train (Eurostar), bus, or car

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
1. Take the train from Bruxelles Midi to Köln Hbftrain 79
3h 4m
€21–102
Bus
1. Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to Cologne Airport CGNbus N870 / ...
5h 7m
€26–40
Drive 212.2 km
1. Drive from Atomium to Colognecar 212.2 km
2h 11m
€33–47
Train via Brussels-Midi
1. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln Hbftrain Ice
3h 6m
€32–102

Atomium to Cologne by foot, subway, and train

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3h 4mAverage Duration

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Distance: 228.5 km
Duration: 3h 4m

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 €30–85 and the journey takes 1h 50m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Brussels-North train station to Cologne Airport CGN every 2 hours. Tickets cost €19–27 and the journey takes 3h 15m.

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