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Trip Overview

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.

2h 3m
Duration
222 km
Distance
€87
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Belgium to Cologne train times

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.

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    STIBDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)2h 1m • 1 change
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    STIBDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)2h 5m • 1 change
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    STIBEurostar2h • 1 change
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    STIBDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)2h • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    STIBDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)2h 6m • 1 change
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    STIBDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)2h 2m • 1 change
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    STIBEurostar2h 1m • 1 change
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    STIBDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)2h 9m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    STIBDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)2h 6m • 1 change
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    STIBDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)2h 2m • 1 change
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    STIBEurostar2h 1m • 1 change
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    STIBDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)2h 9m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    STIBDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)2h 6m • 1 change
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    STIBDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)2h 2m • 1 change
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    STIBEurostar2h 1m • 1 change
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    STIBDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)2h 9m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    STIBDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)2h 14m • 1 change
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    STIBDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)2h 11m • 1 change
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    STIBEurostar2h 9m • 1 change
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    STIBDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)2h 9m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    STIBDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)2h 14m • 1 change
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    STIBDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)2h 14m • 1 change
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    STIBDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)2h 2m • 1 change
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    STIBEurostar2h 2m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    STIBDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)2h 6m • 1 change
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    STIBDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)2h 2m • 1 change
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    STIBEurostar2h 1m • 1 change
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    STIBDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)2h 9m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want 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.

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  • Distance: 221.6 km
  • Duration: 2h 3m

What companies run services between Belgium and Cologne, Germany?

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.

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