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How to get fromBrussels to Cologne Cathedralby train, bus, night train, car, train (Eurostar), or rideshare

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There are 6 ways to get from Brussels to Cologne Cathedral by train, bus, night train, car, train (Eurostar), or rideshare

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Brussels-Nord to Koeln Hbftrain train Ice / ...
    1h 43m
    €30–70
  2. Rideshare

    cheapest
    1. Take the rideshare from Brussels to Colognerideshare rideshare 208.6 km
    2h 55m
    €15
  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to Cologne Airport CGNbus bus N870 / ...
    4h 9m
    €22–36
  4. Night train

    1. Take the nighttrain from Brussels-Nord to Koeln Hbfnighttrain night train Nj
    2h 35m
    €21–95
  5. Drive  209.9 km

    1. Drive from Brussels to Cologne Cathedralcar car 209.9 km
    2h 10m
    €39–57
  6. Train via Liège

    1. Take the train from Bruxelles-Central to Liège-Guilleminstrain train Ic / ...
    2. Take the train from Liege-Guillemins to Koeln Hbftrain train Ice / ...
    2h 26m
    €37–108

Brussels to Cologne Cathedral by train and foot

Calendar115Weekly Services
Duration1h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket€30Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Brussels, Belgium and Cologne Cathedral, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany?

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Brussels-Nord to Koeln Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €30–70 and the journey takes 1h 41m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Brussels-North train station to Cologne Airport CGN 5 times a day. Tickets cost €20–30 and the journey takes 3h 35m.

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