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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Brussels-Nord to Koeln Hbftrain Ice / ...
1h 44m
€35–80
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Brussels to Colognerideshare 208.6 km
2h 55m
€15
Night train
1. Take the nighttrain from Brussels-Nord to Koeln Hbfnighttrain Nj
2h 35m
€21–95
Drive 209.9 km
1. Drive from Brussels to Cologne Cathedralcar 209.9 km
2h 10m
€34–49
Train via Brussels-Midi
1. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln Hbftrain Ice
1h 53m
€35–140
Train via Köln Eifelwall/Stadtarchiv
1. Take the train from Brussels-Nord to Koln Sudtrain Nj
4h 14m
€42–62

Brussels to Cologne Cathedral by train and foot

65Weekly Services

1h 44mAverage Duration

€35Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Brussels to Cologne Cathedral.

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Distance: 216.4 km
Duration: 1h 44m

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 every 3 hours. Tickets cost €35–80 and the journey takes 1h 42m.

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Cologne(opens in a new window), Germany(opens in a new window)

Cologne is the largest city of the German state of North Rhine-Westphalia and the fourth-most populous city of Germany with nearly 1.1 million inhabitants in the city proper and over 3.1 million people in the Cologne Bonn urban region. Cologne is also part of the Rhine-Ruhr metropolitan region, the second biggest metropolitan region by GDP in the European Union. Centered on the left (west) bank of the Rhine, Cologne is about 35 km southeast of the North Rhine-Westphalia state capital Düsseldorf and 25 km northwest of Bonn, the former capital of West Germany.

Things to do in Cologne

Phantasialand(Opens in a new window)

Phantasialand is a theme park in Brühl, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany that attracts approximately 2 million visitors annually. It was opened in 1967 by Gottlieb Löffelhardt and Richard Schmidt. Although starting as a family-oriented park, it has added thrill rides, especially in recent years. Following the example of Europa-Park, it has also decided to attract business customers, calling spring the slogan "Business to Pleasure".

F.L.Y. (roller coaster)(Opens in a new window)

F.L.Y. (often stylized as Flying Launch Coaster or simply FLY) is a flying launched roller coaster at Phantasialand in Brühl, Germany. The coaster is the sole attraction of the Rookburgh area, a highly themed immersive Steampunk city, which was soft opened in September 2020 following several years of development and construction. During the ride, passengers sit in a prone position - facing the ground - while traversing two launches and navigating a heavily themed environment.

The Crypt (Kings Dominion)(Opens in a new window)

The Crypt, formerly Tomb Raider: Firefall, was a Suspended Top Spin flat ride located at Kings Dominion in Doswell, Virginia. Manufactured by HUSS Park Attractions, the ride opened to the public on March 19, 2005. An indoor version of the ride with heavier theming opened at Kings Island several years earlier as Tomb Raider: The Ride. Both rides were originally themed after Lara Croft: Tomb Raider, a film based on the Tomb Raider video game series and franchise, but all references to the film were removed in 2008 following Cedar Fair's acquisition of the parks in 2006.

Taron (roller coaster)(Opens in a new window)

Taron is a multilaunch steel roller coaster manufactured by Intamin located at Phantasialand in Germany. It was the fastest multi-launched roller coaster in the world when it opened on 30 June 2016.

Places to stay in Cologne

Prevôt Restaurant & Hotel(Opens in a new window)

8.3Very Good

Haus am Dom - Apartments und Ferienwohnungen(Opens in a new window)

8.9Fabulous

Koelsche Kluengel(Opens in a new window)

9.3Superb

Residenz am Dom Boardinghouse Apartments(Opens in a new window)

8.8Fabulous