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How to get fromCologne Cathedral to Brusselsby train (Eurostar), night train, car, train, or rideshare

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There are 5 ways to get from Cologne Cathedral to Brussels by train (Eurostar), night train, car, train, or rideshare

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain train Thalys
    1h 58m
    €35–170
  2. Rideshare

    cheapest
    1. Take the rideshare from Cologne to Brusselsrideshare rideshare 207.7 km
    2h 38m
    €10–19
  3. Night train

    1. Take the night train from Koeln Hbf to Brussels-Nordnighttrain night train Nj
    3h 30m
    €21–95
  4. Drive 208.2 km

    1. Drive from Cologne Cathedral to Brusselscar car 208.2 km
    2h 8m
    €33–47
  5. Train via Brussels-North

    1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Brussels-Nordtrain train 79
    2h 3m
    €35–170

Cologne Cathedral to Brussels by foot and train

Calendar166Weekly Services
Duration1h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket€35Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Cologne Cathedral, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany and Brussels, Belgium?

Eurostar operates a train from Koeln Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi every 2 hours. Tickets cost €65–120 and the journey takes 1h 56m. Three other operators also service this route.

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