The average train between Brussels and Köln Süd Station takes 2h 10m and the fastest train takes 1h 54m. The train service runs several times per day from Brussels to Köln Süd 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 every 3 hours between Brussels and Köln Süd Station. The earliest departure is at 6:31 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Brussels is at 8:34 PM which arrives into Köln Süd Station at 6:28 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Brussels to Köln Süd Station. However, there are services departing from Brussels station and arriving at Köln Süd Station station via Koeln Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 10m.
Brussels to Köln Süd Station train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Brussels-Nord station.
Brussels to Köln Süd Station train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Koeln Hbf station.
Book your Brussels to Köln Süd Station train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), National Express and Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
The distance between Brussels and Köln Süd Station is 181.9 km. The road distance is 221 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.