Trains from Cologne to Brussels

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TodayApr 18
from $28
TomorrowApr 19
from $22
SatApr 20
from $17
SunApr 21
from $21
MonApr 22
from $17
TueApr 23
WedApr 24
from $27
ThuApr 25

Upcoming Train Schedules

One passenger / one way

6:44AM
1h51m
8:35AM
Cologne - Hbf
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Brussels - Bruxelles / Brussels Central
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Fastest
8:44AM
1h51m
10:35AM
Cologne - Hbf
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Brussels - Bruxelles / Brussels Central
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8:28AM
5h2m
1:30PM
Cologne - Hbf
Brussels - Brux-Nord
6:44AM
1h51m
8:35AM
Cologne - Hbf
Brussels - Bruxelles / Brussels Central
8:44AM
1h51m
10:35AM
Cologne - Hbf
Brussels - Bruxelles / Brussels Central
Train Cologne to Brussels: Trip Overview

Train Cologne to Brussels: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$52
Average train trip duration1h 52m
Number of daily trains4
Earliest train departure5:21 AM
Distance114 miles (183 km)
Latest train departure6:43 PM
Please note, this information is subject to change.
Train Companies

Train Companies

Train and bus companies in BE:TGV inOui, ÖBB, Thalys

Cologne to Brussels Trains

Information on this train trip

Daily Trains4
Earliest and Latest Train Departures5:21AM - 6:43PM
Minimum Price$17
Average Ticket Price$52
Minimum Trip Duration1h51m
Average Train Trip Duration1h52m
Distance114 miles (183 km)
Train Companies on This RouteÖBB
Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently asked questions for your trip Cologne - Brussels

The average train ticket price from Cologne to Brussels is $52. The best way to find train tickets from Cologne to Brussels is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

A train trip between Cologne and Brussels is around 1h 52m, although the fastest train will take about 1h 51m. This is the time it takes to travel the 114 miles that separates the two cities.

The number of trains from Cologne to Brussels can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 4. Some trains are direct while others have layovers. Simplify your train trip from Cologne to Brussels by comparing and selecting the train that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

When taking the train from Cologne to Brussels, you can travel comfortably and safely with ÖBB.

Trains traveling between Cologne and Brussels leave from Hbf or Cologne Airport and arrive at Bruxelles / Brussels Central, Brux-Nord, Midi.

Once in Brussels, you can exploring the city. The top sights and things to do are Couleur Café Music Festival, Bruxelles Les Bains - A beach in Brussels!, Visit the Laeken Royal Greenhouses in Brussels, The Iris events, The Ommegang, Brussels' oldest historical pageant.

Find cheapest prices for trains

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

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The cheapest trip from Cologne to Brussels was searched and found on Apr 22, 2024 with a price of $17

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Cologne to Brussels, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $17 to $22 for a train ticket from Cologne to Brussels based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $17 which is on 2024-04-22.

About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

Taking the fastest trains allows you to travel at speeds greater than 300 km/h. Taking a trip from Cologne to Brussels is not only much quicker but more comfortable too! You can usually travel directly to the city centre and save time while you're at it.

Whether you take a regional or high-speed train to Brussels, you’ll help reduce the environmental impact and carbon footprint of your trip. As you watch the landscapes unfold before your eyes, you can tell yourself that with this choice, you are making sure they remain protected.

By choosing the train between Cologne and Brussels, you emit up to 30 times less CO2 than for the same journey made by plane or car!

Make a music playlist for your train ride from Cologne to Brussels, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

You can find the straightest railway in the world in Australia. This railway line is 478 kilometres long and is also considered the longest and straightest railway line in the world.

Railway companies played a major role as early as 1883 in the use of time zones as we know them today.

You can find dogs as passengers on the trains of Moscow, where there is a large number of stray dogs. Over time, the dogs have learned the inner workings of the rail system and it is not uncommon to find one traveling between the city and the suburbs.

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