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

The average train ticket price from Brussels to Cologne is $71. The best way to find 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 train trip from Brussels to Cologne?

A train trip between Brussels and Cologne is around 2h 10m, although the fastest train will take about 1h 49m. This is the time it takes to travel the 114 miles 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 49. Some trains are direct while others have layovers. 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 Deutsche Bahn, Eurostar.

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

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

What are the best sights and things to do in Cologne?

Once in Cologne, you can explore the city. The top sights and things to do are Köln Triangle Panorama, Twelve Romanesque churches, Cologne Zoo, Hohenzollern Bridge, Historic Town Hall.

Train Brussels to Cologne from $23 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Brussels to Cologne on November 27
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
InterCity + S-Bahn + Regional-Express	12:47pm	Schaarbeek	4h 5m	4:52pm	Cologne Messe/Deutz	Cheapest
	1:25pm	Brussels South/Midi Train Station	1h 50m	3:15pm	Hbf	Fastest
	1:25pm	Brussels South/Midi Train Station	1h 50m	3:15pm	Hbf	No tags
InterCity + S-Bahn + Regional-Express	12:47pm	Schaarbeek	4h 5m	4:52pm	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags
InterCity + Deutsche Bahn ICE + Regionalbahn	12:25pm	Brussels Central Train Station	2h 1m	2:26pm	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
	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 29
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Flixbus + Flixtrain	2:30pm	Brussels North Train Station	4h 52m	7:22pm	Hbf	Cheapest
	5:25pm	Brussels South/Midi Train Station	1h 50m	7:15pm	Hbf	Fastest
Flixbus + Flixtrain	9:00am	Brussels North Train Station	4h 45m	1:45pm	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

Next departures for Brussels to Cologne on December 1
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 December 2
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 December 3
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
	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 December 4
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
	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

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Compare 3 ways to go from Brussels to Cologne

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Cologne. The journey takes about 2 hours 20 minutes and with fares starting at just $11, 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$14 - $116	Average Duration4h 20m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$24 - $174	Average Duration2h 10m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$11 - $32	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

Deutsche Bahn

4/56 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness2.5

Cleanliness3.4

Wifi3.4

Eurostar

4.5/521 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness4.4

Cleanliness5

Wifi3.8

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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Brussels to Cologne by train

How much does a train ticket from Brussels to Cologne cost?
How long is the train trip from Brussels to Cologne?
How many daily trains are there between Brussels and Cologne?
Which train companies travel from Brussels to Cologne?
What are the departure and arrival stations for a train from Brussels to Cologne?
What are the best sights and things to do in Cologne?

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found

11/25

$117

11/26

$101

Today

$106

11/28

$54

11/29

$78

11/30

$78

12/01

$78

12/02

$43

The cheapest trip from Brussels to Cologne was searched and found on Dec 2, 2025 with a price of $43

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 $43 to $130 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 $43 which is on 2025-12-02.