There are 4 ways to get from Cologne to Nivelles by train (Eurostar), night train, 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 via Bruxelles Midi
best- Take the train from Köln Hbf to Bruxelles Miditrain 79
- Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Nivellestrain S1 / ...
2h 39m€45–130Night train
cheapest- Take the nighttrain from Koeln Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midinighttrain Nj
3h 42m€27–99Drive 214.7 km
- Drive from Cologne to Nivellescar 214.7 km
2h 13m€34–50Train
- Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Thalys
- Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Nivellestrain S1 / ...
2h 43m€80–130
Cologne to Nivelles by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Nivelles is to drive which costs €30 - €50 and takes 2h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Cologne to Nivelles is to drive which takes 2h 13m and costs €30 - €50.
No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Nivelles. However, there are services departing from Köln Hbf and arriving at Nivelles via Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 39m.
The distance between Cologne and Nivelles is 249 km. The road distance is 214.7 km.
The best way to get from Cologne to Nivelles without a car is to train via Bruxelles Midi which takes 2h 39m and costs €45 - €130.
It takes approximately 2h 39m to get from Cologne to Nivelles, including transfers.
Cologne to Nivelles train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Hbf station.
Cologne to Nivelles train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Bruxelles Midi station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Nivelles is 215 km. It takes approximately 2h 13m to drive from Cologne to Nivelles.
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You can take a train from Köln Hbf to Nivelles via Bruxelles Midi and Bruxelles-Midi in around 2h 39m.
- 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
- €40–80
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
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