There are 4 ways to get from Brussels to Köln Hbf by train, night train, car, or rideshare
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Brussels-Nord to Koeln Hbftrain Ice / ...
1h 41m€35–180Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Brussels to Cologne208.6 km
2h 57m€15Night train
- Take the night train from Brussels-Nord to Koeln Hbfnighttrain Nj
2h 33m€21–95Drive 209.4 km
- Drive from Brussels to Köln Hbfcar 209.4 km
2h 8m€33–47
Brussels to Köln Hbf by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Brussels to Köln Hbf is to rideshare which costs €15 and takes 2h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Brussels to Köln Hbf is to train which takes 1h 41m and costs €35 - €180.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Brussels-Nord and arriving at Koeln Hbf. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 41m.
The distance between Brussels and Köln Hbf is 216 km. The road distance is 209.4 km.
The best way to get from Brussels to Köln Hbf without a car is to train which takes 1h 41m and costs €35 - €180.
The train from Brussels-North to Koeln Hbf takes 1h 41m including transfers and departs hourly.
Brussels to Köln Hbf train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Brussels-Nord station.
Brussels to Köln Hbf train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Koeln Hbf station.
Yes, the driving distance between Brussels to Köln Hbf is 209 km. It takes approximately 2h 8m to drive from Brussels to Köln Hbf.
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What companies run services between Brussels, Belgium and Köln Hbf, Germany?
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Brussels-Nord to Koeln Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €35–180 and the journey takes 1h 41m.
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- bahn.de
Train from Brussels-Nord to Koeln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €35–180
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
- Phone
- +43 (0) 51717
- Website
- nightjet.com
Night train from Brussels-Nord to Koeln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 33m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €21–95
- Website
- https://www.nightjet.com/en/#/home
- Sleeper Carriage
- €80–95
- Couchette Carriage
- €50–65
- Seating Carriage
- €21–26
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Brussels to Cologne
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 47m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €15
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
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