There are 5 ways to get from Cologne to Benelux by train (Eurostar), car, train, 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 Koeln Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Thalys
2h 7m€43–167Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Cologne to Brussels207.7 km
2h 36m€10–19Drive 207.3 km
- Drive from Cologne to Beneluxcar 207.3 km
2h 7m€32–47Train via Bruxelles Midi
- Take the train from Köln Hbf to Bruxelles Miditrain 79
2h 21m€40–167Train #2
- Take the train from Köln Hbf to Bruxelles-Nordtrain Nj
2h 53m€41–77
Cologne to Benelux by train, tram, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Benelux is to rideshare which costs €10 - €19 and takes 2h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Cologne to Benelux is to train which takes 2h 7m and costs €40 - €170.
No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Benelux. However, there are services departing from Koeln Hbf and arriving at Bourse via Gare Du Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 7m.
The distance between Cologne and Benelux is 222 km. The road distance is 207.3 km.
The best way to get from Cologne to Benelux without a car is to train which takes 2h 7m and costs €40 - €170.
It takes approximately 2h 7m to get from Cologne to Benelux, including transfers.
Cologne to Benelux train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Koeln Hbf station.
Cologne to Benelux train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Benelux is 207 km. It takes approximately 2h 7m to drive from Cologne to Benelux.
There are 1754+ hotels available in Benelux.
What companies run services between Cologne, Germany and Benelux, Belgium?
Eurostar operates a train from Koeln Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi every 2 hours. Tickets cost €70–120 and the journey takes 1h 56m. Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) also services this route once daily.
- Phone
- +44 (0)3432 186 186
- Website
- eurostar.com
Train from Koeln Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €70–120
- Website
- https://www.eurostar.com/rw-en
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- bahn.de
Train from Koeln Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €40–170
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
Train from Köln Hbf to Bruxelles Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €40–170
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from Köln Hbf to Bruxelles Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €35–75
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- belgiantrain.be
Train from Köln Hbf to Bruxelles Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €35–75
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
Train from Köln Hbf to Bruxelles-Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 42m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €35–75
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Cologne to Brussels
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €10–19
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Cologne and Benelux. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.






















