There are 6 ways to get from Cologne to Bruges by train (Eurostar), bus, night train, 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
best- Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Thalys
- Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Brugestrain Ic / ...
2h 56m€55–234Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Düsseldorf central bus station to Brugesbus N1360b / ...
6h 21m€25–45Night train, train
- Take the night train from Koeln Hbf to Brussels-Nordnighttrain Nj
- Take the train from Brussels-Nord to Brugestrain Ic / ...
4h 41m€38–166Drive 292.7 km
- Drive from Cologne to Brugescar 292.7 km
3h 3m€46–66Train via Brussels
- Take the train from Köln Hbf to Bruxelles Miditrain 79
- Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Brugestrain Ic / ...
3h 10m€52–234Train #2
- Take the train from Köln Hbf to Bruggetrain 79
3h 22m€55–240
Cologne to Bruges by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Bruges is to bus which costs €25 - €45 and takes 6h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Cologne to Bruges is to train which takes 2h 56m and costs €55 - €240.
No, there is no direct bus from Cologne to Bruges. However, there are services departing from Köln and arriving at Bruges via Düsseldorf central bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 21m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Köln Hbf and arriving at Brugge. Services depart twice a week, and operate Saturday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 3h 22m.
The distance between Cologne and Bruges is 312 km. The road distance is 292.7 km.
The best way to get from Cologne to Bruges without a car is to train which takes 2h 56m and costs €55 - €240.
It takes approximately 2h 56m to get from Cologne to Bruges, including transfers.
Cologne to Bruges bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Düsseldorf central bus station.
Cologne to Bruges train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Koeln Hbf station.
The best way to get from Cologne to Bruges is to train which takes 2h 56m and costs €55 - €240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €25 - €45 and takes 6h 21m.
What companies run services between Cologne, Germany and Bruges, Belgium?
You can take a train from Koeln Hbf to Bruges via Bruxelles-Midi in around 2h 56m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Düsseldorf central bus station to Bruges once daily. Tickets cost €25–45 and the journey takes 4h 55m.
- 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 Bruxelles-Midi to Bruges
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €17–70
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
Train from Brussels-Nord to Bruges
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €17–75
- 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
Train from Bruxelles-Midi to Bruges
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €17–70
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
Train from Köln Hbf to Brugge
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 22m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €55–240
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
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- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- belgiantrain.be
Train from Bruxelles-Midi to Bruges
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €15–35
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
Train from Brussels-Nord to Bruges
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €16–35
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
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 Bruxelles-Midi to Bruges
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €15–35
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
- Phone
- +43 (0) 51717
- Website
- nightjet.com
Night train from Koeln Hbf to Brussels-Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 28m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €21–95
- Website
- https://www.nightjet.com/en/#/home
- Sleeper Carriage
- €80–95
- Couchette Carriage
- €50–65
- Seating Carriage
- €21–26
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Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- 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
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Düsseldorf central bus station to Bruges
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €25–45
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Cologne to Bruges bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bruges station.
Cologne to Bruges train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Bruges is 293 km. It takes approximately 3h 3m to drive from Cologne to Bruges.
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