Next available departures

Next departures for Brussels to Cologne on October 3
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
		6:32pm	Brussels South/Midi Train Station	3h 24m	9:56pm	Hbf	Cheapest
	Wifi Toilet Power outlets	3:25pm	Brussels South/Midi Train Station	1h 49m	5:14pm	Hbf	Fastest
Flixbus + Flixtrain		9:15am	Brussels North Train Station	3h 43m	12:58pm	Hbf	No tags
	Wifi Toilet Power outlets	9:25am	Brussels South/Midi Train Station	1h 50m	11:15am	Hbf	No tags
		6:32pm	Brussels South/Midi Train Station	3h 24m	9:56pm	Hbf	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain		2:30pm	Brussels North Train Station	4h 28m	6:58pm	Hbf	No tags
	Wifi Toilet Power outlets	9:25am	Brussels South/Midi Train Station	1h 50m	11:15am	Hbf	No tags
		6:32pm	Brussels South/Midi Train Station	3h 24m	9:56pm	Hbf	No tags

Next departures for Brussels to Cologne on October 4
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Wifi Toilet Power outlets	9:25pm	Brussels South/Midi Train Station	1h 50m	11:15pm	Hbf	Cheapest
	Wifi Toilet Power outlets	1:25pm	Brussels South/Midi Train Station	1h 49m	3:14pm	Hbf	Fastest
Flixbus + Flixtrain		9:15am	Brussels North Train Station	4h 26m	1:41pm	Hbf	No tags
	Wifi Toilet Power outlets	11:25am	Brussels South/Midi Train Station	1h 50m	1:15pm	Hbf	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain		10:55am	Brussels North Train Station	4h 3m	2:58pm	Hbf	No tags
	Wifi Toilet Power outlets	11:25am	Brussels South/Midi Train Station	1h 50m	1:15pm	Hbf	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain		5:10pm	Brussels North Train Station	4h 45m	9:55pm	Hbf	No tags
	Wifi Toilet Power outlets	11:25am	Brussels South/Midi Train Station	1h 50m	1:15pm	Hbf	No tags

Next departures for Brussels to Cologne on October 5
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Flixbus + Flixtrain		9:15am	Brussels North Train Station	4h 26m	1:41pm	Hbf	Cheapest
	Wifi Toilet Power outlets	1:25pm	Brussels South/Midi Train Station	1h 49m	3:14pm	Hbf	Fastest
Flixbus + Flixtrain		2:30pm	Brussels North Train Station	4h 28m	6:58pm	Hbf	No tags
	Wifi Toilet Power outlets	9:25am	Brussels South/Midi Train Station	1h 50m	11:15am	Hbf	No tags
		5:17pm	Brussels South/Midi Train Station	4h 39m	9:56pm	Hbf	No tags
	Wifi Toilet Power outlets	9:25am	Brussels South/Midi Train Station	1h 50m	11:15am	Hbf	No tags
		5:17pm	Brussels South/Midi Train Station	4h 39m	9:56pm	Hbf	No tags
	Wifi Toilet Power outlets	9:25am	Brussels South/Midi Train Station	1h 50m	11:15am	Hbf	No tags

Next departures for Brussels to Cologne on October 6
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
Flixbus + Flixtrain		9:15am	Brussels North Train Station	4h 26m	1:41pm	Hbf	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Brussels to Cologne on October 7
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Flixbus + Flixtrain		9:15am	Brussels North Train Station	4h 26m	1:41pm	Hbf	Cheapest
	Wifi Toilet Power outlets	1:25pm	Brussels South/Midi Train Station	1h 49m	3:14pm	Hbf	Fastest
	Wifi Toilet Power outlets	9:25am	Brussels South/Midi Train Station	1h 50m	11:15am	Hbf	No tags
	Wifi Toilet Power outlets	9:25am	Brussels South/Midi Train Station	1h 50m	11:15am	Hbf	No tags
	Wifi Toilet Power outlets	9:25am	Brussels South/Midi Train Station	1h 50m	11:15am	Hbf	No tags
	Wifi Toilet Power outlets	11:25am	Brussels South/Midi Train Station	1h 50m	1:15pm	Hbf	No tags
	Wifi Toilet Power outlets	11:25am	Brussels South/Midi Train Station	1h 50m	1:15pm	Hbf	No tags
	Wifi Toilet Power outlets	11:25am	Brussels South/Midi Train Station	1h 50m	1:15pm	Hbf	No tags

Next departures for Brussels to Cologne on October 8
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Flixbus + Flixtrain	9:15am	Brussels North Train Station	4h 26m	1:41pm	Hbf	Cheapest
	7:06pm	Brussels South/Midi Train Station	2h 50m	9:56pm	Hbf	Fastest
Flixbus + Flixtrain	2:30pm	Brussels North Train Station	4h 28m	6:58pm	Hbf	No tags
	7:06pm	Brussels South/Midi Train Station	2h 50m	9:56pm	Hbf	No tags
	7:06pm	Brussels South/Midi Train Station	2h 50m	9:56pm	Hbf	No tags

Next departures for Brussels to Cologne on October 9
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Flixbus + Flixtrain		5:10pm	Brussels North Train Station	4h 41m	9:51pm	Hbf	Cheapest
	Wifi Toilet Power outlets	1:25pm	Brussels South/Midi Train Station	1h 49m	3:14pm	Hbf	Fastest
Flixbus + Flixtrain		9:15am	Brussels North Train Station	4h 26m	1:41pm	Hbf	No tags
	Wifi Toilet Power outlets	9:25am	Brussels South/Midi Train Station	1h 50m	11:15am	Hbf	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain		2:30pm	Brussels North Train Station	4h 28m	6:58pm	Hbf	No tags
	Wifi Toilet Power outlets	9:25am	Brussels South/Midi Train Station	1h 50m	11:15am	Hbf	No tags
	Wifi Toilet Power outlets	9:25am	Brussels South/Midi Train Station	1h 50m	11:15am	Hbf	No tags
	Wifi Toilet Power outlets	11:25am	Brussels South/Midi Train Station	1h 50m	1:15pm	Hbf	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 11:48 PM CEST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Brussels to Cologne

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Bus stands out as a good way to reach Cologne. The journey takes about 4 hours 30 minutes and with fares starting at just DKK 97, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

10bus per day

4h 30mAverage Duration

119 milesDistance

5kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average PriceDKK 97 - DKK 607	Average Duration4h 30m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e
Train	Average PriceDKK 217 - DKK 851	Average Duration1h 50m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e

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

Brussels

A
Brussels South (Gare du Midi)
Rue de France 85, 1060 Saint-Gilles, Belgium
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B
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
Visit page
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

4.3/524 reviews

Staff5.0

Timeliness4.5

Cleanliness5.0

Wifi4.0

Deutsche Bahn

4.0/512 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.1

Cleanliness3.6

Wifi2.9

DE train companies:Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, RegioJet, NS Nederlandse Spoorwegen, Deutsche Bahn Regio, Deutsche Bahn ICE, ÖBB

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Brussels to Cologne by train

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

How much is the train ticket from Brussels to Cologne?
The cheapest train tickets from Brussels to Cologne start from DKK 217. The average price for this train route is around DKK 550. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Brussels to Cologne?
The average train ride duration from Brussels to Cologne is 1h 50m, covering a distance of 115 miles (185 km). The quickest train can get you there in 1h 49m and is operated by Eurostar.
Which train operators service the Brussels to Cologne route?
Several major train operators operate on this route with 5 trains available per day, including services from Eurostar, Deutsche Bahn.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the train from Brussels to Cologne?
The earliest train departs from Brussels to Cologne at 6:22am. And the latest train departs at 9:25pm.
What is the best train operator from Brussels to Cologne?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is Eurostar, with an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars based on 24 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Brussels to Cologne?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the train operator Eurostar has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 4.0.
Which train operator has the most timely service from Brussels to Cologne?
According to Busbud traveler reviews, the most timely train operator on this route is Eurostar, with a punctuality rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.
Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Brussels to Cologne?
According to Busbud traveler reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Eurostar, with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found

10/01

DKK 237

10/02

DKK 511

Today

DKK 236

10/04

DKK 354

10/05

DKK 236

10/06

No data

10/07

DKK 511

10/08

DKK 157

The cheapest trip from Brussels to Cologne was searched and found on Oct 8, 2026 with a price of DKK 157

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 DKK 157 to DKK 860 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 DKK 157 which is on 2026-10-08.

Usually Eurostar 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.