What is the cheapest way to get from Brussels-South Station to Cologne?

The cheapest way to get from Brussels-South Station to Cologne is to rideshare which costs €15 and takes 3h 11m.

What is the fastest way to get from Brussels-South Station to Cologne?

The fastest way to get from Brussels-South Station to Cologne is to train which takes 1h 53m and costs €35 - €180.

Is there a direct bus between Brussels-South Station and Cologne?

No, there is no direct bus from Brussels-South Station station to Cologne station. However, there are services departing from Brussels - Midi Train Station and arriving at Cologne - Airport Bus Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 46m.

Is there a direct train between Brussels-South Station and Cologne?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Bruxelles Midi and arriving at Köln Hbf. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 53m.

How far is it from Brussels-South Station to Cologne?

The distance between Brussels-South Station and Cologne is 220 km. The road distance is 209.7 km.

How do I travel from Brussels-South Station to Cologne without a car?

The best way to get from Brussels-South Station to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 1h 53m and costs €35 - €180.

How long does it take to get from Brussels-South Station to Cologne?

The train from Bruxelles Midi to Köln Hbf takes 1h 53m including transfers and departs every four hours.

Where do I catch the Brussels-South Station to Cologne bus from?

Brussels-South Station to Cologne bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Brussels - Midi Train Station.

Where do I catch the Brussels-South Station to Cologne train from?

Brussels-South Station to Cologne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Bruxelles Midi station.

Train or bus from Brussels-South Station to Cologne?

The best way to get from Brussels-South Station to Cologne is to train which takes 1h 53m and costs €35 - €180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €22 - €50 and takes 3h 46m.

Where does the Brussels-South Station to Cologne bus arrive?

Brussels-South Station to Cologne bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Cologne - Airport Bus Station.

Where does the Brussels-South Station to Cologne train arrive?

Brussels-South Station to Cologne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Köln Hbf station.

Can I drive from Brussels-South Station to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Brussels-South Station to Cologne is 210 km. It takes approximately 2h 7m to drive from Brussels-South Station to Cologne.

How do I get a train ticket from Brussels-South Station to Cologne?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Brussels-South Station to Cologne?

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Where can I stay near Cologne?

There are 1856+ hotels available in Cologne.

Can I share a ride from Brussels-South Station to Cologne?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Brussels-South Station and Cologne. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

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There are 7 ways to get from Brussels-South Station to Cologne by train, bus, night train, car, train (Eurostar), or rideshare

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Bruxelles Midi to Köln Hbftrain 79
1h 53m
€35–180
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Brussels to Colognerideshare 208.6 km
3h 11m
€15
Bus
1. Take the bus from Brussels - Midi Train Station to Cologne - Airport Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
3h 46m
€22–49
Night train
1. Take the night train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln Hbfnighttrain Nj
2h 49m
€22–95
Drive 209.7 km
1. Drive from Brussels-South Station to Colognecar 209.7 km
2h 7m
€33–47
Train via Brussels-South Station
1. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln Hbftrain Ice
1h 56m
€40–180
Train via Koln Sud
1. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Koln Sudtrain Nj
4h 11m
€35–180

Brussels-South Station to Cologne by train

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Distance: 219.8 km
Duration: 1h 53m

What companies run services between Brussels-South Station, Belgium and Cologne, Germany?

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Bruxelles Midi to Köln Hbf every 4 hours. Tickets cost €40–180 and the journey takes 1h 53m. Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) also services this route once daily. Alternatively, BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Brussels - Midi Train Station to Cologne - Airport Bus Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost €20–40 and the journey takes 3h 10m. FlixBus also services this route 4 times a day.

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