There are 4 ways to get from Cologne to Atomium by train (Eurostar), car, or train
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Train
best- Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Thalys
2h 25m€43–121Drive 211.7 km
cheapest- Drive from Cologne to Atomiumcar 211.7 km
2h 7m€33–48Train via Bruxelles Midi
- Take the train from Köln Hbf to Bruxelles Miditrain 79
3h 12m€43–100Train #2
- Take the train from Köln Hbf to Bruxelles-Nordtrain Nj
3h 18m€43–79
Cologne to Atomium by train, subway, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Atomium is to drive which costs €30 - €50 and takes 2h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Cologne to Atomium is to drive which takes 2h 7m and costs €30 - €50.
No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Atomium. However, there are services departing from Koeln Hbf and arriving at Heysel via Gare Du Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 25m.
The distance between Cologne and Atomium is 229 km. The road distance is 211.7 km.
The best way to get from Cologne to Atomium without a car is to train which takes 2h 25m and costs €40 - €130.
It takes approximately 2h 25m to get from Cologne to Atomium, including transfers.
Cologne to Atomium train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Koeln Hbf station.
Cologne to Atomium train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Atomium is 212 km. It takes approximately 2h 7m to drive from Cologne to Atomium.
There are 1726+ hotels available in Atomium.
What companies run services between Cologne, Germany and Atomium, Belgium?
Eurostar operates a train from Koeln Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi every 4 hours. Tickets cost €70–120 and the journey takes 1h 56m. Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) also services this route 6 times a week.
- Phone
- +44 343 218 6186
- Website
- eurostar.com
Train from Koeln Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €70–120
- Website
- https://www.eurostar.com/rw-en
- Phone
- +49 30 311 682904
- Website
- bahn.de
Train from Koeln Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €40–100
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
Train from Köln Hbf to Bruxelles Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 43m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €40–100
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
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- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- belgiantrain.be
Train from Köln Hbf to Bruxelles Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 54m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €40–80
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
Train from Köln Hbf to Bruxelles-Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €40–80
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
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