The average train between Belgium and North Rhine-Westphalia takes 1h 52m and the fastest train takes 1h 49m. The train service runs several times per day from Belgium to North Rhine-Westphalia. 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 every 3 hours between Belgium and North Rhine-Westphalia. The earliest departure is at 6:18 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Belgium is at 8:25 PM which arrives into North Rhine-Westphalia at 10:15 PM. All services require a transfer at Gare Du Nord and take an average of 1h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Belgium to North Rhine-Westphalia. However, there are services departing from Belgium station and arriving at North Rhine-Westphalia station via Koeln Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 52m.
Belgium to North Rhine-Westphalia train services, operated by STIB, depart from Brussels-Nord station.
Belgium to North Rhine-Westphalia train services, operated by STIB, arrive at Koeln Hbf station.
The distance between Belgium and North Rhine-Westphalia is 222.3 km. The road distance is 218 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Brussels-Nord to Koeln Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €35–180 and the journey takes 1h 41m.