There are 4 ways to get from Köln Hbf to Brussels by train (Eurostar), night train, car, 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 43m€35–130Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Cologne to Brussels207.7 km
2h 40m€10–19Night train
- Take the nighttrain from Koeln Hbf to Brussels-Nordnighttrain Nj
2h 44m€22–95Drive 208.3 km
- Drive from Köln Hbf to Brusselscar 208.3 km
2h 8m€34–48
Köln Hbf to Brussels by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Köln Hbf to Brussels is to rideshare which costs €10 - €19 and takes 2h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Köln Hbf to Brussels is to train which takes 1h 43m and costs €35 - €130.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Köln Hbf and arriving at Brussels-Nord. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 43m.
The distance between Köln Hbf and Brussels is 216 km. The road distance is 208.3 km.
The best way to get from Köln Hbf to Brussels without a car is to train which takes 1h 43m and costs €35 - €130.
The train from Cologne Hbf to Brussels-North takes 1h 43m including transfers and departs hourly.
Köln Hbf to Brussels train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Hbf station.
Köln Hbf to Brussels train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Brussels-Nord station.
Yes, the driving distance between Köln Hbf to Brussels is 208 km. It takes approximately 2h 8m to drive from Köln Hbf to Brussels.
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What companies run services between Köln Hbf, Germany and Brussels, 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. Two other operators also service this route.
- 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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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Köln Hbf and Brussels. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.