Brussels Central Station to Cologne Central Station Trains

Brussels Central Station to Cologne Central Station trains

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Trip Overview

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

Trains run every 3 hours between Brussels Central Station and Cologne Central Station. 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 Central Station 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.

Departing Tuesday, August 25, 2026

8:25 PM → 10:15 PM
1h 50m • 1 change

Departing Wednesday, August 26, 2026

6:22 AM → 8:16 AM
1h 54m • 1 change
8:24 AM → 10:16 AM
1h 52m • 1 change
10:25 AM → 12:15 PM
1h 50m • 1 change
12:25 PM → 2:15 PM
1h 50m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, August 27, 2026

6:22 AM → 8:16 AM
1h 54m • 1 change
8:24 AM → 10:16 AM
1h 52m • 1 change
10:25 AM → 12:15 PM
1h 50m • 1 change
12:25 PM → 2:15 PM
1h 50m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, August 28, 2026

6:22 AM → 8:16 AM
1h 54m • 1 change
8:24 AM → 10:16 AM
1h 52m • 1 change
10:25 AM → 12:15 PM
1h 50m • 1 change
12:25 PM → 2:15 PM
1h 50m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, August 29, 2026

6:14 AM → 8:16 AM
2h 2m • 1 change
8:23 AM → 10:16 AM
1h 53m • 1 change
10:23 AM → 12:15 PM
1h 52m • 1 change
12:23 PM → 2:15 PM
1h 52m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, August 30, 2026

6:14 AM → 8:16 AM
2h 2m • 1 change
8:22 AM → 10:16 AM
1h 54m • 1 change
10:22 AM → 12:15 PM
1h 53m • 1 change
12:22 PM → 2:15 PM
1h 53m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, August 31, 2026

6:22 AM → 8:16 AM
1h 54m • 1 change
8:24 AM → 10:16 AM
1h 52m • 1 change
10:25 AM → 12:15 PM
1h 50m • 1 change
12:25 PM → 2:15 PM
1h 50m • 1 change
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