What's the distance between Brussels and Cologne by coach?

The distance between Brussels and Cologne by coach is approximately 114 miles (183 km).

What is the best way to go from Brussels to Cologne without a car?

The best way to go from Brussels to Cologne without a car is by coach. They are frequent and reliable, offering a convenient and eco-friendly journey. You can also consider rideshare services depending on your preferences.

Bus Brussels to Cologne from £12 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures from Brussels to Cologne on 26 November
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
14:10	Brussels-South (Gare du Midi)	3h 30m	17:40	Cologne/Bonn Airport	CheapestFastest
17:30	Brussels North Train Station	4h 15m	21:45	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
16:15	Brussels South (Gare du Midi)	4h 35m	20:50	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
13:50	Brussels Airport	9h 35m	23:25	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
13:50	Brussels Airport	10h 45m	00:35	Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße	No tags

Next departures from Brussels to Cologne on 27 November
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	14:10	Brussels-South (Gare du Midi)	3h 30m	17:40	Cologne/Bonn Airport	CheapestFastest
	17:55	Brussels-South (Gare du Midi)	4h 20m	22:15	Cologne/Bonn Airport	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	09:00	Brussels North Train Station	5h 12m	14:12	Hbf	No tags
	06:20	Brussels North Train Station	4h 10m	10:30	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
	01:20	Brussels South (Gare du Midi)	3h 45m	05:05	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags

Next departures from Brussels to Cologne on 28 November
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	10:30	Brussels-South (Gare du Midi)	3h 55m	14:25	Cologne/Bonn Airport	Cheapest
	03:15	Brussels-South (Gare du Midi)	3h 10m	06:25	Cologne/Bonn Airport	Fastest
	14:10	Brussels-South (Gare du Midi)	3h 30m	17:40	Cologne/Bonn Airport	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	09:00	Brussels North Train Station	4h 45m	13:45	Hbf	No tags
	06:20	Brussels North Train Station	4h 10m	10:30	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags

Next departures from Brussels to Cologne on 29 November
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	10:30	Brussels-South (Gare du Midi)	3h 55m	14:25	Cologne/Bonn Airport	Cheapest
	03:15	Brussels-South (Gare du Midi)	3h 10m	06:25	Cologne/Bonn Airport	Fastest
	14:10	Brussels-South (Gare du Midi)	3h 30m	17:40	Cologne/Bonn Airport	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	09:00	Brussels North Train Station	4h 45m	13:45	Hbf	No tags
	06:20	Brussels North Train Station	4h 10m	10:30	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags

Next departures from Brussels to Cologne on 30 November
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	17:55	Brussels-South (Gare du Midi)	4h 20m	22:15	Cologne/Bonn Airport	Cheapest
	03:15	Brussels-South (Gare du Midi)	3h 10m	06:25	Cologne/Bonn Airport	Fastest
	10:30	Brussels-South (Gare du Midi)	3h 55m	14:25	Cologne/Bonn Airport	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	09:00	Brussels North Train Station	4h 45m	13:45	Hbf	No tags
	06:20	Brussels North Train Station	4h 10m	10:30	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags

Next departures from Brussels to Cologne on 1 December
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	10:30	Brussels-South (Gare du Midi)	3h 55m	14:25	Cologne/Bonn Airport	Cheapest
	12:00	Brussels North Bus Station Zone C	3h	15:00	Cologne / Bonn Airport Busterminal CGN Airport	Fastest
	03:15	Brussels-South (Gare du Midi)	3h 10m	06:25	Cologne/Bonn Airport	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	09:00	Brussels North Train Station	4h 45m	13:45	Hbf	No tags
	06:20	Brussels North Train Station	4h 10m	10:30	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags

Next departures from Brussels to Cologne on 2 December
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
06:20	Brussels North Train Station	4h 10m	10:30	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	Cheapest
14:10	Brussels-South (Gare du Midi)	3h 30m	17:40	Cologne/Bonn Airport	Fastest
12:20	Brussels North Train Station	4h 30m	16:50	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
15:55	Brussels North Train Station	3h 55m	19:50	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
17:15	Brussels North Train Station	4h 15m	21:30	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags

Next departures from Brussels to Cologne on 3 December
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
06:20	Brussels North Train Station	4h 10m	10:30	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	Cheapest
14:10	Brussels-South (Gare du Midi)	3h 30m	17:40	Cologne/Bonn Airport	Fastest
17:30	Brussels North Train Station	4h 15m	21:45	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
01:20	Brussels South (Gare du Midi)	3h 45m	05:05	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
03:15	Brussels South (Gare du Midi)	4h 45m	08:00	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to travel from Brussels to Cologne

We recommend carpooling

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 £9, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

5carpool per day

2h 20mAverage duration

114 milesDistance

8kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average price£11 - £90	Average duration4h 20m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£19 - £135	Average duration2h 10m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price£9 - £25	Average duration2h 20m	CO₂ emissions 8kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Brussels and Cologne?

Stops in Brussels

A
Brussels South (Gare du Midi)
Rue de France 85, 1060 Saint-Gilles, Belgium
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B
Brux-Nord
Boulevard Simon Bolivar 7, 1030 Schaerbeek, Belgium
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C
Congrès
Pachecolaan 5, 1000 Brussel, Belgium
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D
Centrale
Rue de Loxum 5, 1000 Bruxelles, Belgium

Stops in Cologne

A
Cologne/Bonn Airport
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B
Hbf
Bahnsteig Gleis 2 + 3, 50667 Köln, Germany
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C
Gummersbacher Str.
Gummersbacher Str. 31, 50679 Köln, Germany
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D
Riehl Zoo
Riehler Str. 168, 50735 Köln, Germany
E
Leverkusen Mitte
Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße, 51373 Leverkusen
F
Rhein Energie Stadion
Cologne,, Germany

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,447 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

BlaBlaCar Bus

3.5/511,161 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.6

Cleanliness4.3

WiFi2.6

Based on 11161 reviews, the company was rated 3.7 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the Wi-Fi. BlaBlaCar Bus ticket prices on this trip start at £13

BlaBlaBus Brussels Cologne recent customer reviews

The driver did not know how to drive and was asking passengers for directions. It smells very bad

Benjamin O.

2 June 2024

Very good service Bus arrived into cologne a little late , but that was because of the traffic on the autobahn Would use this service again , was a very good price

Kevin M.

25 February 2020

It was a bit delayed.

Kyriaki D.

15 July 2024

Union Ivkoni

2.5/51,946 reviews

Staff2.8

Timeliness2.7

Cleanliness2.7

WiFi0.9

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Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Brussels to Cologne

What's the distance between Brussels and Cologne by coach?
The distance between Brussels and Cologne by coach is approximately 114 miles (183 km).
What is the best way to go from Brussels to Cologne without a car?
The best way to go from Brussels to Cologne without a car is by coach. They are frequent and reliable, offering a convenient and eco-friendly journey. You can also consider rideshare services depending on your preferences.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

24/11

£23

25/11

£52

Today

£22

27/11

£12

28/11

£14

29/11

£12

30/11

£16

01/12

£12

The cheapest trip from Brussels to Cologne was searched and found on 1 Dec 2025 with a price of £12

To 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 £12 to £57 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 £12, which is on 2025-12-01.

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.