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Compare train, bus, and flight for Cologne to Brussels
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cologne to Brussels among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €13. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 11m. 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 €13, and a train costs an average of €19.
Distance: 183 km
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€67 Average price | €22 Average price Cheapest |
2h 41m Average total duration Fastest 2h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 58m Average total duration 3h 28m 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 |
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The best way to travel from Cologne to Brussels is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Travel from Cologne to Brussels
Travel to Brussels easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Cologne to Brussels.
There are 2 options to travel from Cologne to Brussels including taking a train or coach.
The cheapest way to go to Brussels from Cologne is by taking a coach, which costs on average €11.
This is compared to other ways of getting from Cologne to Brussels:
Taking a coach costs €19 less than taking a train, which average ticket prices of €30.
The quickest way to travel from Cologne to Brussels is by train, which takes on average 1 h 48 min compared to other travel options that take longer:
Getting to Brussels by coach takes 3 h 15 min on average.
You should expect to travel around 182 km from Cologne to Brussels.
The average frequency per day from Cologne to Brussels is:
- 11 coaches a day.
- 6 trains a day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip to Brussels from Cologne as scheduled services by train or coach can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points for travellers from Cologne to Brussels:
- Trains mostly leave from Cologne Hbf and tend to arrive in Brussels-Midi.
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Cologne to Brussels:
- You can take a coach from Cologne to Brussels with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus or Ourbus. Cheap tickets can be found for €11 with Ourbus from Cologne to Brussels.
- You can travel by train between Cologne and Brussels with Deutsche Bahn, Eurostar or Österreichische Bundesbahnen, and you can find Deutsche Bahn Cologne to Brussels tickets for €30 on Omio.
Yes, there are direct routes from Cologne to Brussels with the following travel companies:
- You can check for a direct coach to Brussels with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus or Ourbus with 10 direct coaches per day.
- You'll find 5 direct trains a day to Brussels with Deutsche Bahn, Eurostar or Österreichische Bundesbahnen.
Direct services to Brussels tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your trip.
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