The average train between Bruges and Cologne takes 10h 8m and the fastest train takes 7h 22m. The train service runs several times per day from Bruges 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 5 times a day between Bruges and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 7:27 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bruges is at 9:22 PM which arrives into Cologne at 1:15 PM. All services require a transfer at Bordeaux St Jean and take an average of 10h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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7h 29m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Bruges 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 Bruges to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Bordeaux St Jean station and arriving at Koeln Hbf station via Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 8m.
Bruges to Cologne train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Bordeaux St Jean station.
Bruges to Cologne train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Koeln Hbf station.
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The distance between Bruges and Cologne is 876.6 km. The road distance is 1042 km.
You can take a train from Bruges Gironde to Koeln Hbf via Bordeaux St Jean, Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Gare du Nord, and Paris Nord in around 7h 24m.