There are 6 ways to get from Brussels to Köln Hbf by train, bus, 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€40–80Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Brussels to Cologne208.6 km
2h 57m€15Bus
- Take the bus from Brussels - Midi Train Station to Cologne - Airport Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
3h 49m€18–41Night train
- Take the nighttrain 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€34–49Train via Köln Eifelwall/Stadtarchiv
- Take the train from Brussels-Nord to Koln Sudtrain Nj
4h 13m€40–62
Brussels to Köln Hbf by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
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 €40 - €80.
No, there is no direct bus from Brussels station to Köln Hbf 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 49m.
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 €40 - €80.
The train from Brussels-North to Koeln Hbf takes 1h 41m including transfers and departs hourly.
Brussels to Köln Hbf bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Brussels - Midi Train Station.
Brussels to Köln Hbf train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Brussels-Nord station.
The best way to get from Brussels to Köln Hbf is to train which takes 1h 41m and costs €40 - €80. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €17 - €45 and takes 3h 49m.
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 €40–80 and the journey takes 1h 41m. Alternatively, BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Brussels - Midi Train Station to Cologne - Airport Bus Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost €15–26 and the journey takes 3h 10m. FlixBus also services this route 3 times a day.
- 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
- €40–80
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
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- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Brussels - Midi Train Station to Cologne - Airport Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–26
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar
Rideshare from Brussels to Cologne
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 47m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €15
- Schedules at
- BlaBlaCar
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Booking & Getting There
Brussels to Köln Hbf bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Cologne - Airport Bus 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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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Brussels and Köln Hbf. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.