There are 4 ways to get from Cologne to Benelux by train, car, train (Eurostar), 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 Köln Hbf to Brussels-Nordtrain 79
1h 53m€42–156Rideshare
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€33–47Train via Brussels-Midi (Eurostar)
- Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Thalys
2h 6m€68–109
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 1h 53m and costs €40 - €160.
No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Benelux. However, there are services departing from Köln Hbf and arriving at Bourse via Gare Du Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 53m.
The distance between Cologne and Benelux is 218 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 1h 53m and costs €40 - €160.
It takes approximately 1h 53m to get from Cologne to Benelux, including transfers.
Cologne to Benelux train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Hbf station.
Cologne to Benelux train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Brussels-Nord 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 1757+ hotels available in Benelux.
What companies run services between Cologne, Germany and Benelux, Belgium?
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Köln Hbf to Brussels-Nord every 4 hours. Tickets cost €35–160 and the journey takes 1h 43m. Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB) also services this route twice daily.
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Köln Hbf to Brussels-Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €35–160
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
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- 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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More Questions & Answers
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.