There are 4 ways to get from Cologne to Grand Place 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€40–78Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Cologne to Brussels207.7 km
2h 30m€10–19Drive 207.2 km
- Drive from Cologne to Grand Placecar 207.2 km
2h 7m€33–48Train via Bruxelles-Midi (Eurostar)
- Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Thalys
2h 6m€80–127
Cologne to Grand Place by train and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Grand Place is to rideshare which costs €10 - €19 and takes 2h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Cologne to Grand Place is to train which takes 1h 53m and costs €40 - €80.
No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Grand Place. However, there are services departing from Köln Hbf and arriving at Bruxelles-Central via Brussels-Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 53m.
The distance between Cologne and Grand Place is 218 km. The road distance is 207.2 km.
The best way to get from Cologne to Grand Place without a car is to train which takes 1h 53m and costs €40 - €80.
It takes approximately 1h 53m to get from Cologne to Grand Place, including transfers.
Cologne to Grand Place train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Hbf station.
Cologne to Grand Place train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Brussels-Nord station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Grand Place is 207 km. It takes approximately 2h 7m to drive from Cologne to Grand Place.
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What companies run services between Cologne, Germany and Grand Place, Brussels Capital, Belgium?
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Köln Hbf to Brussels-Nord every 4 hours. Tickets cost €40–80 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
- €40–80
- 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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Booking & Getting There
There are 1746+ hotels available in Grand Place.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Cologne and Grand Place. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.