There are 4 ways to get from Grand Place to Cologne by train (Eurostar), 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
best- Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln Hbftrain Ice
2h 40m€35–140Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Brussels to Cologne208.6 km
2h 47m€15Drive 207.9 km
- Drive from Grand Place to Colognecar 207.9 km
2h 6m€34–48Train via Bruxelles Midi
- Take the train from Bruxelles Midi to Köln Hbftrain 79
2h 59m€35–140
Grand Place to Cologne by foot and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Grand Place to Cologne is to rideshare which costs €15 and takes 2h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Grand Place to Cologne is to drive which takes 2h 6m and costs €30 - €50.
No, there is no direct train from Grand Place to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Bruxelles-Central and arriving at Koeln Hbf via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 40m.
The distance between Grand Place and Cologne is 222 km. The road distance is 207.9 km.
The best way to get from Grand Place to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 2h 40m and costs €35 - €140.
It takes approximately 2h 40m to get from Grand Place to Cologne, including transfers.
Grand Place to Cologne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station.
Grand Place to Cologne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Koeln Hbf station.
Yes, the driving distance between Grand Place to Cologne is 208 km. It takes approximately 2h 6m to drive from Grand Place to Cologne.
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What companies run services between Grand Place, Brussels Capital, Belgium and Cologne, Germany?
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln Hbf every 4 hours. Tickets cost €35–85 and the journey takes 1h 51m. Eurostar also services this route every 3 hours.
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €35–85
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Bruxelles Midi to Köln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €35–85
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
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- Phone
- +44 (0)3432 186 186
- Website
- Eurostar
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €80–140
- Website
- Eurostar
Train from Bruxelles Midi to Köln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €80–140
- Website
- Eurostar
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar
Rideshare from Brussels to Cologne
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 47m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €15
- Schedules at
- BlaBlaCar
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Booking & Getting There
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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.