There are 3 ways to get from Cologne to Waterloo by train (Eurostar), car, train, or bus
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 Bruxelles Miditrain 79
2h 30m€39–143Drive 214.8 km
- Drive from Cologne to Waterloocar 214.8 km
2h 11m€41–59Train, bus
- Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Thalys
- Take the bus from BRUXELLES Midi to WATERLOO Eglisebus W / ...
2h 55m€89–141
Cologne to Waterloo by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Waterloo is to drive which costs €40 - €60 and takes 2h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Cologne to Waterloo is to drive which takes 2h 11m and costs €40 - €60.
No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Waterloo. However, there are services departing from Köln Hbf and arriving at Waterloo via Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 30m.
The distance between Cologne and Waterloo is 235 km. The road distance is 214.8 km.
The best way to get from Cologne to Waterloo without a car is to train which takes 2h 30m and costs €35 - €150.
It takes approximately 2h 30m to get from Cologne to Waterloo, including transfers.
Cologne to Waterloo train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Hbf station.
Cologne to Waterloo train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Bruxelles Midi station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Waterloo is 215 km. It takes approximately 2h 11m to drive from Cologne to Waterloo.
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What companies run services between Cologne, Germany and Waterloo, Belgium?
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Köln Hbf to Bruxelles Midi every 4 hours. Tickets cost €35–75 and the journey takes 1h 52m. Two other operators also service this route.
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Köln Hbf to Bruxelles Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €35–75
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
- Phone
- +44 (0)3432 186 186
- Website
- Eurostar
Train from Köln Hbf to Bruxelles Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €85–140
- Website
- Eurostar
Train from Koeln Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €85–140
- Website
- Eurostar
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Köln Hbf to Bruxelles Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €40–65
- Website
- Belgian Railways
- Phone
- 081 322711
- Website
- Transport En Commun (TEC)
Bus from BRUXELLES Midi to WATERLOO Eglise
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €2–3
- Website
- Transport En Commun (TEC)
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