There are 4 ways to get from Cologne to Belgium by train (Eurostar), rideshare, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train via Brussels-Midi (Eurostar)
best- Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Thalys
2h 3m€66–109Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Cologne to Brussels207.7 km
2h 30m€10–19Train
- Take the train from Köln Hbf to Brussels-Nordtrain 79
2h 7m€39–177Drive 207.6 km
- Drive from Cologne to Brusselscar 207.6 km
2h 8m€32–47
Cologne to Belgium by train and tram (Eurostar)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Belgium is to rideshare which costs €10 - €19 and takes 2h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Cologne to Belgium is to train via Brussels-Midi which takes 2h 3m and costs €65 - €110.
No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Belgium. However, there are services departing from Koeln Hbf and arriving at Bourse via Gare Du Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 3m.
The distance between Cologne and Belgium is 221 km. The road distance is 207.6 km.
The best way to get from Cologne to Belgium without a car is to train via Brussels-Midi which takes 2h 3m and costs €65 - €110.
It takes approximately 2h 3m to get from Cologne to Belgium, including transfers.
Cologne to Belgium train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Koeln Hbf station.
Cologne to Belgium train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Belgium is 208 km. It takes approximately 2h 8m to drive from Cologne to Belgium.
There are 1769+ hotels available in Belgium.
What companies run services between Cologne, Germany and Belgium?
Eurostar operates a train from Koeln Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi every 4 hours. Tickets cost €60–110 and the journey takes 1h 56m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)3432 186 186
- Website
- Eurostar
Train from Koeln Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €60–110
- Website
- Eurostar
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Köln Hbf to Brussels-Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €35–180
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
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- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Köln Hbf to Brussels-Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €35–75
- Website
- Belgian Railways
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar
Rideshare from Cologne to Brussels
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €10–19
- Schedules at
- BlaBlaCar
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