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 Köln Hbf to Bruxelles Miditrain 79
2h 21m€42–135Drive 211.7 km
cheapest- Drive from Cologne to Atomiumcar 211.7 km
2h 7m€34–49Train via Brussels-Midi (Eurostar)
- Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Thalys
2h 25m€85–135Train #2
- Take the train from Köln Hbf to Bruxelles-Nordtrain Nj / ...
3h 17m€43–62
Cologne to Atomium by train, subway, and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
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 Köln Hbf and arriving at Heysel via Gare Du Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 21m.
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 21m and costs €40 - €140.
It takes approximately 2h 21m to get from Cologne to Atomium, including transfers.
Cologne to Atomium train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Hbf station.
Cologne to Atomium train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at 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 1727+ hotels available in Atomium.
What companies run services between Cologne, Germany and Atomium, Belgium?
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Köln Hbf to Bruxelles Midi every 4 hours. Tickets cost €40–85 and the journey takes 1h 52m. Two other operators also service this route.
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Köln Hbf to Bruxelles Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €40–85
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
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- Phone
- +44 (0)3432 186 186
- Website
- Eurostar
Train from Köln Hbf to Bruxelles Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €80–140
- Website
- Eurostar
Train from Koeln Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €80–140
- Website
- Eurostar
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Köln Hbf to Bruxelles Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €35–60
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Köln Hbf to Bruxelles-Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 42m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €35–60
- Website
- Belgian Railways
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