There are 4 ways to get from Brussels to Cologne by train (Eurostar), night train, car, or rideshare
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 Brussels-Nord to Koeln Hbftrain Ice
1h 41m€19–95Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Brussels to Cologne208.6 km
2h 47m€15Night train
- Take the night train from Brussels-Nord to Koeln Hbfnighttrain Nj
2h 33m€30–260Drive 208.3 km
- Drive from Brussels to Colognecar 208.3 km
2h 7m€32–46
Brussels to Cologne by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Brussels to Cologne is to rideshare which costs €15 and takes 2h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Brussels to Cologne is to train which takes 1h 41m and costs €19 - €95.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Brussels-Nord and arriving at Koeln Hbf. Services depart every two hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 41m.
The distance between Brussels and Cologne is 216 km. The road distance is 208.3 km.
The best way to get from Brussels to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 1h 41m and costs €19 - €95.
The train from Brussels-North to Koeln Hbf takes 1h 41m including transfers and departs every two hours.
Brussels to Cologne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Brussels-Nord station.
Brussels to Cologne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Koeln Hbf station.
Yes, the driving distance between Brussels to Cologne is 208 km. It takes approximately 2h 7m to drive from Brussels to Cologne.
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What companies run services between Brussels, Belgium and Cologne, Germany?
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Brussels-Nord to Koeln Hbf every 4 hours. Tickets cost €30–65 and the journey takes 1h 41m. Two other operators also service this route.
- Phone
- +49 30 311 682904
- Website
- bahn.de
Train from Brussels-Nord to Koeln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–65
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
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- Phone
- +44 343 218 6186
- Website
- eurostar.com
Train from Brussels-Nord to Koeln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €65–95
- Website
- https://www.eurostar.com/rw-en
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- belgiantrain.be
Train from Brussels-Nord to Koeln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 12m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €19–28
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
- 2nd Class
- €19–28
- 1st Class
- €29–45
- Phone
- +43 51717
- Website
- nightjet.com
Night train from Brussels-Nord to Koeln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 33m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €30–260
- Website
- https://www.nightjet.com/en/#/home
- Sleeper Carriage
- €256–260
- Couchette Carriage
- €120–150
- Seating Carriage
- €30–40
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- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Brussels to Cologne
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 47m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €15
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
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