What is the cheapest way to get from Grand Place to Cologne?

The cheapest way to get from Grand Place to Cologne is to rideshare which costs €15 and takes 2h 47m.

What is the fastest way to get from Grand Place to Cologne?

The fastest way to get from Grand Place to Cologne is to drive which takes 2h 6m and costs €30 - €45.

Is there a direct train between Grand Place and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Grand Place to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Bruxelles-Central and arriving at Köln Hbf via Bruxelles Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 49m.

How far is it from Grand Place to Cologne?

The distance between Grand Place and Cologne is 222 km. The road distance is 207.9 km.

How do I travel from Grand Place to Cologne without a car?

The best way to get from Grand Place to Cologne without a car is to train via Bruxelles Midi which takes 2h 49m and costs €22 - €100.

How long does it take to get from Grand Place to Cologne?

It takes approximately 2h 49m to get from Grand Place to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Grand Place to Cologne train from?

Grand Place to Cologne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Bruxelles Midi station.

Train or bus from Grand Place to Cologne?

The best way to get from Grand Place to Cologne is to train via Bruxelles Midi which takes 2h 49m and costs €22 - €100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €25 - €40 and takes 4h 47m.

Where does the Grand Place to Cologne train arrive?

Grand Place to Cologne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Köln Hbf station.

Can I drive from Grand Place to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Grand Place to Cologne is 208 km. It takes approximately 2h 6m to drive from Grand Place to Cologne.

Where can I stay near Cologne?

There are 1786+ hotels available in Cologne.

Can I share a ride from Grand Place to Cologne?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Grand Place and Cologne. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

Grand Place to Cologne - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and rideshare

There are 5 ways to get from Grand Place to Cologne by train (Eurostar), bus, 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 via Bruxelles Midi
best
1. Take the train from Bruxelles Midi to Köln Hbftrain 79
2h 49m
€22–99
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Brussels to Colognerideshare 208.6 km
2h 47m
€15
Bus
1. Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to Cologne Airport CGNbus N870 / ...
4h 47m
€25–39
Drive 207.9 km
1. Drive from Grand Place to Colognecar 207.9 km
2h 6m
€31–45
Train
1. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln Hbftrain Ice
2h 51m
€33–99

Grand Place to Cologne by foot and train

101Weekly Services

2h 49mAverage Duration

€22Cheapest Price

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Distance: 222.1 km
Duration: 2h 49m

What companies run services between Grand Place, Brussels Capital, Belgium and Cologne, Germany?

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Bruxelles Midi to Köln Hbf every 4 hours. Tickets cost €30–65 and the journey takes 1h 50m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Brussels-North train station to Cologne Airport CGN every 4 hours. Tickets cost €19–27 and the journey takes 3h 15m.

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