The average train between Belgium and Cologne takes 2h 3m and the fastest train takes 1h 59m. There is a train service every few hours from Belgium to Cologne. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Belgium and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 6:01 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Belgium is at 9:11 PM which arrives into Cologne at 11:15 PM. All services require a transfer at Suede and take an average of 2h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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2h 9m • 1 changeWant to know about travelling from Belgium to Cologne? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Belgium to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station and arriving at Koeln Hbf station via Koeln Hbf station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 3m.
Belgium to Cologne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station.
Belgium to Cologne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Koeln Hbf station.
The distance between Belgium and Cologne is 163.8 km. The road distance is 208 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln Hbf every 4 hours. Tickets cost €35–75 and the journey takes 1h 50m. Eurostar also services this route 5 times a day.