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- Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln Hbftrain Ice
2h 42m€37–142Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to Cologne Airport CGNbus N870 / ...
5h 37m€25–38Drive 212.2 km
- Drive from Atomium to Colognecar 212.2 km
2h 12m€39–56Train via Bruxelles Midi
- Take the train from Bruxelles Midi to Köln Hbftrain 79
3h 14m€37–142
Atomium to Cologne by foot, subway, and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Atomium to Cologne is to bus which costs €25 - €40 and takes 5h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Atomium to Cologne is to drive which takes 2h 12m and costs €35 - €55.
No, there is no direct bus from Atomium to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Brussel Brugmann and arriving at Cologne Airport CGN via Brussels-North train station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 37m.
No, there is no direct train from Atomium to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Heysel and arriving at Koeln Hbf via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 42m.
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 2h 42m and costs €35 - €150.
It takes approximately 2h 42m to get from Atomium to Cologne, including transfers.
Atomium to Cologne bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Brussels-North train station.
Atomium to Cologne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station.
The best way to get from Atomium to Cologne is to train which takes 2h 42m and costs €35 - €150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €25 - €40 and takes 5h 37m.
What companies run services between Atomium, Belgium and Cologne, Germany?
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €35–65 and the journey takes 1h 50m. Eurostar also services this route every 3 hours. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Brussels-North train station to Cologne Airport CGN every 4 hours. Tickets cost €20–30 and the journey takes 3h 35m.
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €35–65
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Bruxelles Midi to Köln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €35–65
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
- Phone
- +44 (0)3432 186 186
- Website
- Eurostar
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €85–140
- Website
- Eurostar
Train from Bruxelles Midi to Köln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €85–140
- Website
- Eurostar
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Brussels-North train station to Cologne Airport CGN
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €20–30
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Atomium to Cologne bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Cologne Airport CGN station.
Atomium to Cologne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Koeln Hbf station.
Yes, the driving distance between Atomium to Cologne is 212 km. It takes approximately 2h 12m to drive from Atomium to Cologne.
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