There are 6 ways to get from Cologne to Brussels Airport (BRU) by train, night train, rideshare, car, plane, or train (Eurostar)
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Train
best- Take the train from Köln Hbf to Brussels Airport - Zaventemtrain 79
2h 18m€35–170Night train
cheapest- Take the nighttrain from Koeln Hbf to Brussels-Nordnighttrain Nj
3h 1m€24–96Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Cologne to Brussels-BRU202.3 km
1h 59mDrive 202.3 km
- Drive from Cologne to Brussels Airport (BRU)car 202.3 km
1h 59m€31–45Train, fly
- Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurttrain
- Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane FRA - BRU
3h 54m€106–342Train via Bruxelles-Midi (Eurostar)
- Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Thalys
2h 25m€67–116
Cologne to Brussels Airport (BRU) by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Brussels Airport (BRU) is to drive which costs €30 - €45 and takes 1h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Cologne to Brussels Airport (BRU) is to drive which takes 1h 59m and costs €30 - €45.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Köln Hbf and arriving at Brussels Airport - Zaventem. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 18m.
The distance between Cologne and Brussels Airport (BRU) is 207 km. The road distance is 202.3 km.
The best way to get from Cologne to Brussels Airport (BRU) without a car is to train which takes 2h 18m and costs €35 - €170.
The train from Cologne Hbf to Brussels Airport - Zaventem takes 2h 18m including transfers and departs twice daily.
Cologne to Brussels Airport (BRU) train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Hbf station.
Cologne to Brussels Airport (BRU) train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Brussels Airport - Zaventem station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Brussels Airport (BRU) is 202 km. It takes approximately 1h 59m to drive from Cologne to Brussels Airport (BRU).
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What companies run services between Cologne, Germany and Brussels Airport (BRU), Belgium?
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Köln Hbf to Brussels Airport - Zaventem twice daily. Tickets cost €35–170 and the journey takes 2h 18m.
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Frankfurt to Brussels Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €75–140
- Website
- brusselsairlines.com
Flights from Frankfurt to Brussels Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €75–140
- Website
- klm.com
Flights from Frankfurt to Brussels Airport via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €40–260
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Köln Hbf to Brussels Airport - Zaventem
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €35–170
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €30–140
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
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- Phone
- +43 (0) 51717
- Website
- Nightjet
Night train from Koeln Hbf to Brussels-Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 44m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €21–95
- Website
- Nightjet
- Sleeper Carriage
- €80–95
- Couchette Carriage
- €50–65
- Seating Carriage
- €21–26
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- Phone
- +44 (0)3432 186 186
- Website
- Eurostar
Train from Koeln Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €65–110
- Website
- Eurostar
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Cologne to Brussels-BRU
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- Frequency
- On demand
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