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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Bruges to Cologne
Cheapest price
€89
Average price
€89
Fastest journey
3 h 4 m
Average duration
3 h 4 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
262 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bruges to Cologne is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bruges to Cologne will cost around €89 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €89.
It's difficult to get from Bruges to Cologne without transferring at least once.
IC 2810 · ICE 315IC 2808 · ICE 15IC 2810 · ICE 315IC 2808 · ICE 15
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Compare train and bus for Bruges to Cologne
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bruges to Cologne among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €9. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 55m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €9, and a train costs an average of €56.
Distance: 262 km
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€89 Average price | €25 Average price Cheapest |
3h 25m Average total duration Fastest 2h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 44m Average total duration 5h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions |
Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Bruges to Cologne train times
The table below shows live departures for Bruges to Cologne trains for tomorrow, Monday, December 15. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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| IC 2808 · ICE 15 | On time 8:11 AM Bruges station | 3h04 | 11:15 AM Cologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| IC 2810 · ICE 315 | On time 10:11 AM Bruges station | 3h04 | 1:15 PM Cologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Overview: Train from Bruges to Cologne
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Trains from Bruges to Cologne run on average 6 times per day, taking around 2h 55m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €56 but you can travel from only €9 by bus.
The earliest train runs at 01:13, the last at 23:23. The fastest train covers the 262 km distance in 2h 58m.
Distance 262 km |
Average train duration 2h 55m |
Cheapest ticket price €56 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 2h 58m |
First train 01:13 |
Last train 23:23 |
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, Eurostar, SNCB from Bruges to Cologne trainsDeutsche Bahn, Eurostar, SNCB trains will get you between Bruges and Cologne from €9. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Deutsche Bahn
A Bordrestaurant (restaurant car) where you can sit and eat.
A Bordbistro (bistro bar) with snacks, hot meals, and drinks to-go.
At-seat service in 1st class: staff will take your order and serve food/drinks directly to your seat.
Regional trains (RE / RB / S-Bahn):
No onboard catering.
You’re welcome to bring your own food and drinks.
Not included by default.
You can add a seat reservation when booking (recommended for busy routes).
Costs around €4.90 per seat (or €5.90 if booked separately later).
First Class:
Yes, always included in the ticket price.
Allowed for free if they can fit in a transport box (max. size: hand luggage).
Must stay in the box for the entire journey.
Large dogs:
Require a separate (paid) ticket — typically half the price of a regular second-class ticket.
Must be leashed and wear a muzzle while on the train.
Cannot sit on seats.
Assistance dogs:
Travel free of charge.
Do not need a muzzle or leash if medically not required.
Allowed to accompany the passenger at all times.
Eurostar
SNCB
Trains from Bruges to Cologne
Trains from Bruges to Cologne are frequent and daily. Departures are scheduled throughout the day on both weekdays and weekends, but are clustered around the mornings and evenings to accommodate those traveling for work. Deutsche Bahn and Thalys both offer indirect trains that take between 3 hours and 5 minutes, and 4 hours and 46 minutes to make the 180-mile journey.
Which train companies travel from Bruges to Cologne?
Deutsche Bahn and Thalys each operate daily trains from Bruges to Cologne. There is little variation in the travel times offered by the two train companies throughout the week. Passengers can expect to make between 1 and 3 stops along the way, usually in Welkenraedt, Brussels, Aachen or Duren.
How long is the train from Bruges to Cologne?
Passengers can expect to take between 3 hours and 5 minutes and 4 hours and 46 minutes on most trains along this route, however an overnight travel option is also available that takes 9 hours and 56 minutes. Deutsche Bahn and Thalys offer the same travel times, and their fastest trains are typically clustered around the mornings and evenings .
How many trains are there from Bruges to Cologne?
There are between 20 and 30 daily trains along this route, with little variation across weekdays and weekends. The first train departs just before 5:00 a.m. all week long, and trains are scheduled throughout the day.
What are the departure and arrival stations for trains fromBruges to Cologne?
Departure train station: Trains depart from Bruges Station, which is a 5-minute walk from central Bruges. Traveling from Oostende Brugge International Airport to Bruges Station takes roughly 45 minutes on a bus and train, and the two are just over 15 miles apart. Bruges Station has free and paid parking options, as well as facilities and assistance for mobility impaired people during certain hours of the day.
Arrival train station: Trains arrive at Cologne Hauptbahnhof, Cologne's main train and bus station. Cologne Hauptbahnhof is an 8-10 minute walk away from Cologne's city center, right on Germany's Rhine river. From Cologne Hauptbahnhof, passengers can take a 20-minute bus ride to reach Cologne Bonn Airport, or use bus services for connections to the rest of Cologne.
FAQs: Trains from Bruges to Cologne
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bruges to Cologne by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Cologne, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Bruges to Cologne
Lockers
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Bike Rental
Information Desk
- Mon - Fri: 05:45 - 21:30
- Sat - Sun: 06:00 - 21:30
- Luggage lockers are located near the entrance inside the main station.
- Starbucks
- Leonidas
- Deliway Brugge Station
- EXKi
- De Kantine
- Zest Fresh Juice Bar
- FavouRRs
- Facilities include elevators and escalators to platforms, wheelchair lifts and mobile ramps, barrier-free toilets and accessible parking spaces. Additional assistance can be contacted via the SNCB Mobility Call Center.
- Radisson Blu Hotel, Bruges
- ibis budget Brugge Centrum Station
- Hotel NH Brugge
- Mon - Fri: 05:45 - 21:30
- Sat - Sun: 06:00 - 21:30
- Located inside the corridor leading away from the platforms and towards the central exit.
- Bus lines: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 23, 25, 43, 62, 63, 88, 89, 90, 91, 92, 96, 98, P1, P4, P5
- Train lines: IC (01, 02, 03, 23, 23A, 32), L 02
DiningTaxisAccessibilityBike Parking
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- The station is small with basic facilities, primarily serving local and regional routes.
- Bus: Several lines available
WifiLockers
ShoppingParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotel
Lounge
Lost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike Rental
Car RentalInformation Desk- Mon - Fri: 06:00 - 21:00
- Sat - Sun: 07:00 - 21:00
- Free Wi-Fi for 30 minutes only.
- There are luggage lockers in the station.
- asiagourmet
- Coffee Fellows
- dean&david
- Dunkin' Donuts
- KFC
- McDonald's
- Pizza Hut
- Nordsee
- Starbucks
- Schweinske
- & more
- Wheelchair accessible & mobility assistance staff. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
- Wyndham Koeln
- Hilton Cologne
- Excelsior Hotel Ernst
- One near the departure/arrival board and another near the escalators close to Platforms 4 and 5.
WifiLockersShoppingParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation Desk- I Siciliani-Dolce&Salato
- Burger King
- Café Franck
- Eichendorf
- Kölnotel
- Black Hotels
WifiLockersShoppingParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation Desk- Monday: 09:00 13:00 - 12:30 18:00
- Tuesday: 09:00 13:00 - 12:30 18:00
- Wednesday: 09:00 13:00 - 12:30 18:00
- Thursday: 09:00 13:00 - 12:30 18:00
- Friday: 09:00 13:00 - 12:30 18:00
- Saturday: 09:00 13:30 - 13:00 16:00
- Sunday: 12:00 16:00 - 15:30 20:00
- Café Bistro Leysieffer
- Mishba
- Ständige Vertretung
- Kamps
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