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Compare train, bus, and flight for Brussels to Cologne
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Brussels to Cologne among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €12. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 59m. 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 €12, and a train costs an average of €25.
Distance: 183 km
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€64 Average price | €22 Average price Cheapest |
3h 29m Average total duration Fastest 2h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 39m Average total duration 3h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Brussels to Cologne by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Brussels to Cologne is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
5211910:30 AM3h55Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)2:25 PMKöln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2)€151One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 5211910:30 AM3h55Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)2:25 PMKöln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2)€151One-way0 transfers
Fastest
94351:25 PM1h49Brussels-Midi3:14 PMCologne Hbf€1021One-way0 transfers
Other options
- ICE 3198:22 PM1h53Brussels-Midi10:15 PMCologne Hbf€531One-way0 transfers
- ICE 138:25 AM1h51Brussels-Midi10:16 AMCologne Hbf€831One-way0 transfers
- ICE 1510:25 AM1h50Brussels-Midi12:15 PMCologne Hbf€921One-way0 transfers
- 504581:15 PM3h35Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)4:50 PMKöln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2)€151One-way0 transfers
- 504282:05 PM3h45Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)5:50 PMKöln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2)€151One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus4:15 PM4h35Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)8:50 PMKöln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen)€221One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Brussels to Cologne:
A bus is €13 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Brussels to Cologne costing on average €25.
Other travel options to Cologne take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 10m.
- Around 9 trains per day.
- Around 9 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Brussels and Cologne as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Brussels-Midi and arrive in Cologne Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi) and arrive in Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen).
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar, Union Ivkoni International, Infobus to go to Cologne by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Eurostar, Alibus, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), SNCB to go to Cologne by train.
- 9 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar, Union Ivkoni International, Infobus.
- 8 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, Eurostar, Alibus, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), SNCB.
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