The average train between Brussels-South Station and Cologne Central Station takes 1h 52m and the fastest train takes 1h 49m. There is a train service every few hours from Brussels-South 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.
Trains run hourly between Brussels-South Station and Cologne Central Station. The earliest departure is at 6:23 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Brussels-South Station is at 8:25 PM which arrives into Cologne Central Station at 10:22 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 1h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Brussels-South Station station and arriving at Cologne Central Station station. Services depart hourly, and operate 3 times a day. The journey takes approximately 1h 52m.
Brussels-South Station to Cologne Central Station train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Bruxelles Midi station.
Brussels-South Station to Cologne Central Station train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Köln Hbf station.
Book your Brussels-South Station to Cologne Central Station train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB).
The distance between Brussels-South Station and Cologne Central Station is 184.6 km. The road distance is 220 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Bruxelles Midi to Köln Hbf every 4 hours. Tickets cost €40–180 and the journey takes 1h 50m. Two other operators also service this route.