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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Brussels-South (Gare du Midi) | Cologne/Bonn Airport | Cheapest | |||||
| Brussels-South (Gare du Midi) | Cologne/Bonn Airport | Fastest | |||||
| Brussels-South (Gare du Midi) | Cologne/Bonn Airport | No tags | |||||
Flixbus + Flixtrain | Brussels North Train Station | Hbf | No tags | |||||
 | Brussels North Train Station | Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN) | No tags |
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Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Cologne. The journey takes about 2 hours 20 minutes, and with fares starting at just $16, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Bus Brussels to Cologne: Trip Overview
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Brussels to Cologne Bus
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Frequently asked questions on the trip Brussels - Cologne
What is the distance between Brussels and Cologne?
It's about 183 km (114 miles) from Brussels to Cologne.
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Brussels to Cologne?
Buses traveling this route start their trip at Brussels South (Gare du Midi), in Brussels, and end it at Cologne/Bonn Airport, in Cologne.
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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Brussels to Cologne was searched and found on Nov 10, 2025 with a price of $18To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Brussels to Cologne, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $18 to $142 for a bus ticket from Brussels to Cologne based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $18 which is on 2025-11-10.
Usually FlixBus will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.
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Bus Travel Tips
Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between Brussels and Cologne!
From miles long of beauteous natural landscapes to impressive man-crafted sights, you’re bound to be in for a visual treat on your bus trip from Brussels to Cologne.
Taking the bus creates the smallest carbon footprint compared to other modes of transport. Not to mention that buses will allow you to discover scenic gems from Brussels to Cologne that are otherwise impossible to come by with a plane.
Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your bus trip from Brussels to Cologne while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.
Did you know?
Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!
The Superbus, created by a Dutch engineer is the world's fastest bus with 250 km/h. Too bad it's only a prototype for now.
One of the longest bus route in the world goes all the way from Ontario to Alberta in Canada (with the same bus). This trip is 3,435 km or 2,135 miles long and the price is a bit under $100.
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