What is the cheapest way to get from Nivelles to Cologne?

The cheapest way to get from Nivelles to Cologne is to bus which costs €16 - €40 and takes 6h.

What is the fastest way to get from Nivelles to Cologne?

The fastest way to get from Nivelles to Cologne is to drive which takes 2h 11m and costs €30 - €50.

Is there a direct train between Nivelles and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Nivelles to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Nivelles and arriving at Köln Hbf via Bruxelles Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 6m.

How far is it from Nivelles to Cologne?

The distance between Nivelles and Cologne is 249 km. The road distance is 215 km.

How do I travel from Nivelles to Cologne without a car?

The best way to get from Nivelles to Cologne without a car is to train via Bruxelles Midi which takes 3h 6m and costs €24 - €100.

How long does it take to get from Nivelles to Cologne?

It takes approximately 3h 6m to get from Nivelles to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Nivelles to Cologne train from?

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

Train or bus from Nivelles to Cologne?

The best way to get from Nivelles to Cologne is to train via Bruxelles Midi which takes 3h 6m and costs €24 - €100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €16 - €40 and takes 6h.

Where does the Nivelles to Cologne train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Nivelles to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Nivelles to Cologne is 215 km. It takes approximately 2h 11m to drive from Nivelles to Cologne.

How do I get a train ticket from Nivelles to Cologne?

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Where can I stay near Cologne?

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Nivelles to Cologne - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Nivelles to Cologne by train (Eurostar), bus, 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
1. Take the train from Bruxelles Midi to Köln Hbftrain 79
3h 6m
€24–97
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Brussels South to Cologne Airport CGNbus N79 / ...
6h
€16–37
Drive 215 km
1. Drive from Nivelles to Colognecar 215 km
2h 11m
€33–47
Train
1. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln Hbftrain Ice
3h 7m
€35–97

Nivelles to Cologne by train

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3h 6mAverage Duration

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Distance: 249 km
Duration: 3h 6m

What companies run services between Nivelles, 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 South to Cologne Airport CGN 4 times a day. Tickets cost €20–28 and the journey takes 3h 45m. BlaBlaCar Bus also services this route 3 times a day.

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