The average train between Cologne and Brussels Central Station takes 2h 6m and the fastest train takes 2h. The train service runs several times per day from Cologne to Brussels 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 3 times a day between Cologne and Brussels Central Station. The earliest departure is at 6:39 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cologne is at 6:44 PM which arrives into Brussels Central Station at 8:44 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

2h 9m • 1 change

2h 9m • 1 change

2h 5m • 1 change

2h 5m • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Brussels Central Station. However, there are services departing from Cologne station and arriving at Brussels Central Station station via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 6m.
Cologne to Brussels Central Station train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Koeln Hbf station.
Cologne to Brussels Central Station train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station.
Book your Cologne to Brussels Central Station train tickets online with Eurostar and Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB).
The distance between Cologne and Brussels Central Station is 182.1 km. The road distance is 222 km.
Eurostar operates a train from Koeln Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi every 2 hours. Tickets cost €65–120 and the journey takes 1h 56m.