There are 5 ways to get from Cologne to Benelux by train, car, train (Eurostar), 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 via De Brouckere
best- Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Brussels-NordIce / ...
1h 52m€30–73Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Cologne to Brussels207.7 km
2h 36m€10–19Drive 207.3 km
- Drive from Cologne to Benelux207.3 km
2h 6m€32–46Train
- Take the train from Köln Hbf to Bruxelles-NordNj
2h 54m€23–31Train via Bruxelles Midi
- Take the train from Köln Hbf to Bruxelles Midi79
3h 8m€35–98
Cologne to Benelux by train, tram, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Benelux is to rideshare which costs €10 - €19 and takes 2h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Cologne to Benelux is to train via De Brouckere which takes 1h 52m and costs €30 - €75.
No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Benelux. However, there are services departing from Koeln Hbf and arriving at De Brouckere via Gare Du Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 52m.
The distance between Cologne and Benelux is 218 km. The road distance is 207.3 km.
The best way to get from Cologne to Benelux without a car is to train via De Brouckere which takes 1h 52m and costs €30 - €75.
It takes approximately 1h 52m to get from Cologne to Benelux, including transfers.
Cologne to Benelux train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Koeln Hbf station.
Cologne to Benelux train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Brussels-Nord station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Benelux is 207 km. It takes approximately 2h 6m to drive from Cologne to Benelux.
There are 1886+ hotels available in Benelux.
What companies run services between Cologne, Germany and Benelux, Belgium?
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Koeln Hbf to Brussels-Nord every 3 hours. Tickets cost €27–70 and the journey takes 1h 43m.
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- Phone
- +49 30 311 682904
- Website
- bahn.de
Train from Koeln Hbf to Brussels-Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €27–70
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
Train from Köln Hbf to Bruxelles Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 57m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–70
- 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-Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 44m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €19–28
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
- 2nd Class
- €19–28
- 1st Class
- €30–45
- Phone
- +44 343 218 6186
- Website
- eurostar.com
Train from Köln Hbf to Bruxelles Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €35–95
- Website
- https://www.eurostar.com/rw-en
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Cologne to Brussels
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €10–19
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Cologne and Benelux. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.