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Brussels Central Station to Cologne trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Brussels Central Station and Cologne takes 1h 52m and the fastest train takes 1h 50m. The train service runs several times per day from Brussels Central Station 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.

1h 52m
Duration
218 km
Distance
€45
Average price
Every 3 hours
Frequency

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  1. Take the train from Brussels-Nord to Koeln Hbftrain train Ice / ...
2h 23m
€35–171

Brussels Central Station to Cologne train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Brussels Central Station and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 6:14 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Brussels Central Station is at 8:25 PM which arrives into Cologne at 10:15 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 218 km
  • Duration: 1h 52m

What companies run services between Brussels Central Station, Belgium and Cologne, Germany?

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Brussels-Nord to Koeln Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €35–170 and the journey takes 1h 41m.

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