Bruxelles-Central (Station) to Cologne Trains

Bruxelles-Central (Station) to Cologne trains

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Trip Overview

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

Trains run every 3 hours between Bruxelles-Central (Station) and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 6:14 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bruxelles-Central (Station) is at 8:23 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.

Departing Thursday, August 27, 2026

2:25 PM → 4:15 PM
1h 50m • 1 change
3:25 PM → 5:15 PM
1h 50m • 1 change
4:22 PM → 6:15 PM
1h 53m • 1 change
6:25 PM → 8:15 PM
1h 50m • 1 change

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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Departing Tuesday, September 1, 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 Wednesday, September 2, 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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