There are 3 ways to get from Brussels–Charleroi Canal to Cologne by train (Eurostar), car, or train
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Train
best- Take the train from Braine-le-Comte to Bruxelles-Miditrain S2 / ...
- Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln Hbftrain Ice
3h 15m€47–194Drive 223.3 km
cheapest- Drive from Brussels–Charleroi Canal to Colognecar 223.3 km
2h 21m€35–50Train via Nivelles
- Take the train from Bruxelles Midi to Köln Hbftrain 79
3h 45m€41–193
Brussels–Charleroi Canal to Cologne by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Brussels–Charleroi Canal to Cologne is to drive which costs €30 - €50 and takes 2h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Brussels–Charleroi Canal to Cologne is to drive which takes 2h 21m and costs €30 - €50.
No, there is no direct train from Brussels–Charleroi Canal to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Braine-le-Comte and arriving at Koeln Hbf via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 15m.
The distance between Brussels–Charleroi Canal and Cologne is 257 km. The road distance is 223.3 km.
The best way to get from Brussels–Charleroi Canal to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 3h 15m and costs €45 - €200.
It takes approximately 3h 15m to get from Brussels–Charleroi Canal to Cologne, including transfers.
Brussels–Charleroi Canal to Cologne train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Braine-le-Comte station.
Brussels–Charleroi Canal to Cologne train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Bruxelles-Midi station.
Yes, the driving distance between Brussels–Charleroi Canal to Cologne is 223 km. It takes approximately 2h 21m to drive from Brussels–Charleroi Canal to Cologne.
There are 1861+ hotels available in Cologne.
What companies run services between Brussels–Charleroi Canal, Belgium and Cologne, Germany?
You can take a bus from RONQUIERES Rue de Chenu to Koeln Hbf via BRAINE-LE-COMTE Gare - Quai 2, Braine-le-Comte, and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 3h 15m.
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Braine-le-Comte to Bruxelles-Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €5–11
- Website
- Belgian Railways
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €40–180
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Bruxelles Midi to Köln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €40–180
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
- Phone
- +44 (0)3432 186 186
- Website
- Eurostar
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €65–120
- Website
- Eurostar
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Bruxelles Midi to Köln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €35–75
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
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