How to travel from Bruges to Cologne

International travel from Bruges, Belgium to Cologne, Germany is: Unrestricted.

Can I enter Germany if coming from Belgium?

Entry into Germany is currently allowed for: Entry is unrestricted for citizens and permanent residents of Belgium.

Am I required to self-quarantine upon arrival to Cologne if travelling from Bruges?

Conditions of entry:

• There are no current restrictions

What measures do I need to follow in Cologne, Germany due to the pandemic?

All travellers in Germany must observe the following coronavirus safety measures:

• Social distance: 1.5 metre (s) (5 feet)
• Face mask: Mandatory

The information above was last checked on 2/21/23; however, this can change before your date of travel so please make sure to review the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations   for your journey from Bruges to Cologne.

The current restriction level for returning to Bruges, Belgium from Germany is: Unrestricted.

Am I allowed to reenter Bruges, Belgium from Cologne, Germany?

Reentering Belgium is currently allowed for: Entry is unrestricted for citizens and permanent residents of Germany

Do I need to self-quarantine when I arrive back to Bruges from Cologne?

• There are no current restrictions

Which rules do I need to follow in Bruges, Belgium regarding COVID-19?

All travellers returning to Belgium must observe the following safety measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19 in the country:

• Physical distance: 1.5 metre (s) (5 feet)
• Face masks: Recommended

The information above was last checked on 3/8/23. We do our best to keep this information up-to-date, but regulations can change due to the nature of the coronavirus pandemic, so please double check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations ahead of your trip back to Bruges from Cologne here.

You can travel from Bruges to Cologne 3 different ways: coach, flight or train.

The cheapest way from Bruges to Cologne is by taking a coach. You can find average ticket prices around €12 compared to other travel options to Cologne:

A coach is about €43 less than a flight, which costs on average €55 for this trip.

A coach is about €17 less than a train, which costs on average €28 for this trip.

The quickest way to travel from Bruges to Cologne is by train, which takes on average 3 h 9 min   compared to other travel options that may take you longer to get to your destination:

In comparison, taking a coach requires on average 6 h 20 min   of travel time.

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The distance between Bruges and Cologne is around 262 km.

The average frequency per day from Bruges to Cologne is:

• 1 coach per day.
• 11 trains a day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip from Bruges to Cologne as scheduled services by coach, flight or train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points for travellers from Bruges to Cologne:

• Coaches from Bruges to Cologne most often leave from Bruges, Sint-Michiels Station West and arrive in Köln, Köln Bonn Airport (Fernbusbahnhof).
• Trains mostly depart from Brugge and arrive in Köln Hbf.

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Bruges to Cologne, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Travel with Flixbus to go to Cologne by coach. For a good deal on tickets, you can find Flixbus Bruges to Cologne tickets on Omio for €12.
• Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Cologne by train. For a good deal on tickets, you can find Deutsche Bahn Bruges to Cologne tickets on Omio for €28.

Yes, there are direct services available between Bruges and Cologne with the following travel operators:

• You can book a direct coach with Flixbus.
• You can book a direct train with.

Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Cologne as you won't need to change in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets to Cologne from Bruges.

Before travelling from Bruges to Cologne, it’s good to know what ticket you can book and how much it will cost in the next 7 days:

• The price of a coach ticket for this journey is €12 one way on average.
• The price of a plane ticket is on average €55 one way for this journey.
• The price of a train ticket for this journey is €28 one way on average.

But we recommend booking Bruges to Cologne tickets online a few months before your planned travel date to score the best deals and save money on your trip.