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Cologne to Nivelles trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Cologne and Nivelles takes 2h 54m and the fastest train takes 2h 27m. The train service runs several times per day from Cologne to Nivelles. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2h 54m
Duration
249 km
Distance
€66
Average price
Every 3 hours
Frequency

Train via Bruxelles Midi

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  1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Bruxelles Miditrain train 79
  2. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Nivellestrain train S1 / ...
2h 39m
€43–136

Cologne to Nivelles train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Cologne and Nivelles. The earliest departure is at 6:39 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cologne is at 9:42 PM which arrives into Nivelles at 6:10 AM. All services require a transfer at Bruxelles Midi and take an average of 2h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)2h 27m • 1 change

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    Arrives next day

    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)8h 28m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    EurostarBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)2h 31m • 1 change

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)2h 27m • 1 change

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    EurostarBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)2h 31m • 1 change

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)2h 27m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    EurostarBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)2h 31m • 1 change

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)2h 58m • 1 change

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    EurostarBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)2h 31m • 1 change

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)2h 27m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    EurostarBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)2h 31m • 1 change

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)2h 27m • 1 change

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    EurostarBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)2h 31m • 1 change

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)2h 27m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    EurostarBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)2h 31m • 1 change

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)2h 58m • 1 change

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    EurostarBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)2h 31m • 1 change

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)2h 27m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 248.7 km
  • Duration: 2h 54m

What companies run services between Cologne, Germany and Nivelles, Belgium?

You can take a train from Köln Hbf to Nivelles via Bruxelles Midi and Bruxelles-Midi in around 2h 39m.

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