There are 5 ways to get from Brussels to Köhl by train (Eurostar), bus, or car
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Train via Cologne
best- Take the train from Brussels-Nord to Koeln Hbftrain Ice / ...
- Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Essen Hbftrain Ice / ...
- Take the train from Essen Hbf to Dorsten Wulfen Bftrain
4h 6mBus
cheapest- Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to Essen central train stationbus N1387 / ...
7h 34m€25–38Drive 246.8 km
- Drive from Brussels to Köhlcar 246.8 km
2h 57m€46–66Train
- Take the train from Bruxelles Midi to Essen Hbftrain Tha
- Take the train from Essen Hbf to Dorsten Wulfen Bftrain Re14
4h 20mTrain via Aachen
- Take the train from Brussels-Nord to Aachen Hbftrain Ice / ...
- Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Essen Hbftrain Re
4h 41m€41–146
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Brussels to Köhl is to bus which costs €25 - €40 and takes 7h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Brussels to Köhl is to drive which takes 2h 57m and costs €45 - €70.
No, there is no direct bus from Brussels station to Köhl. However, there are services departing from Brussels-North train station and arriving at Grosser Ring via Essen Hbf, Bottrop Hbf and Dorsten ZOB Dorsten. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 34m.
No, there is no direct train from Brussels to Köhl. However, there are services departing from Brussels-Nord and arriving at Dorsten Wulfen Bf via Koeln Hbf and Essen Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 6m.
The distance between Brussels and Köhl is 336 km. The road distance is 246.8 km.
The best way to get from Brussels to Köhl without a car is to train via Cologne which takes 4h 6m and costs .
It takes approximately 4h 6m to get from Brussels to Köhl, including transfers.
Brussels to Köhl bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Brussels-North train station.
Brussels to Köhl train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Brussels-Nord station.
The best way to get from Brussels to Köhl is to train via Cologne which takes 4h 6m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €25 - €40 and takes 7h 34m.
What companies run services between Brussels, Belgium and Köhl, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany?
You can take a train from Brussels-Nord to Dorsten Wulfen Bf via Koeln Hbf and Essen Hbf in around 4h 6m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Brussels-North train station to Essen central train station 5 times a day. Tickets cost €22–35 and the journey takes 4h 50m.
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Brussels-Nord to Koeln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €35–70
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Koeln Hbf to Essen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–26
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Brussels-Nord to Aachen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €24–50
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Aachen Hbf to Essen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €24–50
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
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- Phone
- +49 221 13 999 444
- Website
- National Express
Train from Koeln Hbf to Essen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Schedules at
- National Express
Train from Aachen Hbf to Essen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Schedules at
- National Express
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- FlixTrain GmbH
Train from Koeln Hbf to Essen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €6–10
- Website
- FlixTrain GmbH
- Phone
- +44 (0)3432 186 186
- Website
- Eurostar
Train from Koeln Hbf to Essen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €30–55
- Website
- Eurostar
Train from Bruxelles Midi to Essen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €120–200
- Website
- Eurostar
Train from Aachen Hbf to Essen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €60–100
- Website
- Eurostar
- Phone
- 0203 6688 9477
- [email protected]
- Website
- RheinRuhrBahn
Train from Essen Hbf to Dorsten Wulfen Bf
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- RheinRuhrBahn
Train from Essen Hbf to Dorsten Wulfen Bf
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- RheinRuhrBahn
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Brussels-Nord to Aachen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €26–45
- Website
- Belgian Railways
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
Train from Aachen Hbf to Essen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €17–24
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Brussels-North train station to Essen central train station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €22–35
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Brussels to Köhl bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Essen central train station.
Brussels to Köhl train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Koeln Hbf station.
Yes, the driving distance between Brussels to Köhl is 247 km. It takes approximately 2h 57m to drive from Brussels to Köhl.
There are 2204+ hotels available in Köhl.