How much does a cheap train ticket from Brussels to Cologne cost?

The average train ticket price from Brussels to Cologne is $99. The best way to find cheap train tickets from Brussels to Cologne 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!

How long is the trip from Brussels to Cologne?

A train trip between Brussels and Cologne is around 2h 4m, although the fastest train will take about 1h 49m. This is the time it takes to travel the 183 km that separates the two cities.

How many daily trains are there between Brussels and Cologne?

The number of trains from Brussels to Cologne can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 44. Some trains are direct while others include transferring trains. Simplify your train trip from Brussels to Cologne by comparing and selecting the train that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

Which train companies travel from Brussels to Cologne?

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

What are the departure and arrival stations for a train from Brussels to Cologne?

Trains travelling between Brussels and Cologne leave from Brux-Nord or Brussels South (Gare du Midi) and arrive at Hbf, Cologne/Bonn Airport, Köln-Blumenberg.

Train Brussels to Cologne from $33 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Brussels to Cologne on November 23
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Flixbus + Flixtrain	12:10pm	Brussels North Train Station	5h 31m	5:41pm	Hbf	Cheapest
InterCity + Deutsche Bahn ICE + S-Bahn	12:24pm	Brussels Central Train Station	2h 6m	2:30pm	Hbf	Fastest
Flixbus + Flixtrain	5:10pm	Brussels North Train Station	4h 32m	9:42pm	Hbf	No tags
InterCity + Deutsche Bahn ICE + S-Bahn	12:12pm	Schaarbeek	2h 20m	2:32pm	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags
InterCity + S-Bahn + Regional-Express	12:01pm	Brussels Central Train Station	4h 1m	4:02pm	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags

Next departures for Brussels to Cologne on November 24
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Flixbus + Flixtrain	9:00am	Brussels North Train Station	4h 45m	1:45pm	Hbf	Cheapest
	11:25am	Brussels South/Midi Train Station	1h 50m	1:15pm	Hbf	Fastest
	9:25am	Brussels South/Midi Train Station	1h 51m	11:16am	Hbf	No tags
InterCity + S-Bahn + Regional-Express	6:47am	Schaarbeek	4h 5m	10:52am	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags
InterCity + Deutsche Bahn ICE + Regionalbahn	6:22am	Brussels Central Train Station	2h 4m	8:26am	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags

Next departures for Brussels to Cologne on November 25
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
InterCity + Deutsche Bahn ICE	6:22am	Brussels Central Train Station	1h 53m	8:15am	Hbf	Cheapest
InterCity + Deutsche Bahn ICE	8:25am	Brussels Central Train Station	1h 50m	10:15am	Hbf	Fastest
InterCity + S-Bahn + Regional-Express	6:47am	Schaarbeek	4h 5m	10:52am	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags
InterCity + Deutsche Bahn ICE + Regionalbahn	6:22am	Brussels Central Train Station	2h 4m	8:26am	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags
InterCity + S-Bahn + Regional-Express	6:47am	Schaarbeek	4h 5m	10:52am	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags

Next departures for Brussels to Cologne on November 26
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
InterCity + Deutsche Bahn ICE	6:22am	Brussels Central Train Station	1h 53m	8:15am	Hbf	Cheapest
InterCity + Deutsche Bahn ICE	8:25am	Brussels Central Train Station	1h 50m	10:15am	Hbf	Fastest
InterCity + S-Bahn + Regional-Express	6:47am	Schaarbeek	4h 5m	10:52am	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags
InterCity + Deutsche Bahn ICE + Regionalbahn	6:22am	Brussels Central Train Station	2h 4m	8:26am	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags
InterCity + S-Bahn + Regional-Express	6:47am	Schaarbeek	4h 5m	10:52am	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags

Next departures for Brussels to Cologne on November 27
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Flixbus + Flixtrain	9:00am	Brussels North Train Station	5h 12m	2:12pm	Hbf	Cheapest
	1:25pm	Brussels South/Midi Train Station	1h 50m	3:15pm	Hbf	Fastest
	9:25am	Brussels South/Midi Train Station	1h 51m	11:16am	Hbf	No tags
InterCity + S-Bahn + Regional-Express	6:47am	Schaarbeek	4h 5m	10:52am	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags
InterCity + Deutsche Bahn ICE + Regionalbahn	6:22am	Brussels Central Train Station	2h 4m	8:26am	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags

Next departures for Brussels to Cologne on November 28
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Flixbus + Flixtrain	9:00am	Brussels North Train Station	4h 45m	1:45pm	Hbf	Cheapest
InterCity + Deutsche Bahn ICE	8:25am	Brussels Central Train Station	1h 50m	10:15am	Hbf	Fastest
InterCity + Deutsche Bahn ICE	6:22am	Brussels Central Train Station	1h 53m	8:15am	Hbf	No tags
InterCity + S-Bahn + Regional-Express	7:47pm	Schaarbeek	3h 57m	11:44pm	Hbf	No tags
InterCity + Deutsche Bahn ICE	6:22am	Brussels Central Train Station	1h 53m	8:15am	Hbf	No tags

Next departures for Brussels to Cologne on November 29
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Flixbus + Flixtrain	9:00am	Brussels North Train Station	4h 45m	1:45pm	Hbf	Cheapest
	5:25pm	Brussels South/Midi Train Station	1h 50m	7:15pm	Hbf	Fastest
Flixbus + Flixtrain	2:30pm	Brussels North Train Station	4h 52m	7:22pm	Hbf	No tags
	9:25am	Brussels South/Midi Train Station	1h 51m	11:16am	Hbf	No tags
InterCity + Deutsche Bahn ICE + Regionalbahn	6:12am	Schaarbeek	2h 14m	8:26am	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags

Next departures for Brussels to Cologne on November 30
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Flixbus + Flixtrain	9:00am	Brussels North Train Station	4h 45m	1:45pm	Hbf	Cheapest
	9:25pm	Brussels South/Midi Train Station	1h 49m	11:14pm	Hbf	Fastest
Flixbus + Flixtrain	2:30pm	Brussels North Train Station	4h 52m	7:22pm	Hbf	No tags
	11:25am	Brussels South/Midi Train Station	1h 50m	1:15pm	Hbf	No tags
InterCity + Deutsche Bahn ICE + Regionalbahn	6:12am	Schaarbeek	2h 14m	8:26am	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 11:11 AM CET.

Compare 3 ways to go 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 $16, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

5carpool per day

2h 20mAverage Duration

183 kmDistance

8kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$20 - $167	Average Duration4h 20m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$35 - $253	Average Duration2h 4m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$16 - $46	Average Duration2h 20m	CO₂ emissions 8kg CO₂e

Where are the popular train stations and stops in Brussels and Cologne?

Brussels

A
Brux-Nord
Boulevard Simon Bolivar 7, 1030 Schaerbeek, Belgium
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B
Brussels South (Gare du Midi)
Rue de France 85, 1060 Saint-Gilles, Belgium
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C
Bruxelles / Brussels Central
Brussel-Centraal, Carrefour de l'Europe, 1000 Bruxelles, Belgium

Cologne

A
Hbf
Bahnsteig Gleis 2 + 3, 50667 Köln, Germany
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B
Cologne/Bonn Airport
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C
Köln-Blumenberg
Köln-Blumenberg, 50765 Köln, Germany
D
Köln-Dellbrück
Dellbrück, Diepeschrather Str., 51069 Köln, Germany
E
Köln-Holweide
Köln-Holweide, 51067 Köln, Germany
F
Köln Volkhovener Weg
Volkhovener Weg, 50767 Köln, Germany

Train companies

Eurostar

4.5/521 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness4.4

Cleanliness5

Wifi3.8

Deutsche Bahn

4/56 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness2.5

Cleanliness3.4

Wifi3.4

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Brussels to Cologne by train

How much does a cheap train ticket from Brussels to Cologne cost?
The average train ticket price from Brussels to Cologne is $99. The best way to find cheap train tickets from Brussels to Cologne 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!
How long is the trip from Brussels to Cologne?
A train trip between Brussels and Cologne is around 2h 4m, although the fastest train will take about 1h 49m. This is the time it takes to travel the 183 km that separates the two cities.
How many daily trains are there between Brussels and Cologne?
The number of trains from Brussels to Cologne can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 44. Some trains are direct while others include transferring trains. Simplify your train trip from Brussels to Cologne by comparing and selecting the train that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.
Which train companies travel from Brussels to Cologne?
When taking the train from Brussels to Cologne, you can travel comfortably and safely with Eurostar, Deutsche Bahn.
What are the departure and arrival stations for a train from Brussels to Cologne?
Trains travelling between Brussels and Cologne leave from Brux-Nord or Brussels South (Gare du Midi) and arrive at Hbf, Cologne/Bonn Airport, Köln-Blumenberg.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found

11-21

$97

11-22

$85

Today

$65

11-24

$112

11-25

$129

11-26

No data

11-27

$112

11-28

No data

The cheapest trip from Brussels to Cologne was searched and found on Nov 23, 2025 with a price of $65

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

You can expect to pay from $65 to $244 for a train ticket from Brussels to Cologne based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $112 which is on 2025-11-24.