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From Brussels to Cologne

Compare prices to get from Brussels to Cologne

Search for tickets from Brussels to Cologne in the next 7 days. Flights start at AU$ 77. Trains start at AU$ 34. Buses start at AU$ 19.
Trains
AU$ 34|1h 49m
Flights
AU$ 77|3h 15m
Buses
AU$ 19|3h 10m
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AU$ 72
AU$ 57
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AU$ 42
AU$ 62
AU$ 35
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AU$ 46
AU$ 34
Deutsche Bahn
Cheapest
11:14
2h 10m
13:24
Bruxelles / Brussels CentralKöln Hbf
AU$ 72
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1 stop
Eurostar
Fastest
09:25
1h 50m
11:15
Bruxelles MidiKöln Hbf
AU$ 124
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Direct
Deutsche Bahn
06:23
1h 53m
08:16
Bruxelles MidiKöln Hbf
AU$ 73
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Direct
Deutsche Bahn
06:22
1h 54m
08:16
Bruxelles / Brussels CentralKöln Hbf
AU$ 80
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1 stop
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  • Prices shown from Brussels to Cologne are the estimated lowest fares found in the last 24 hours for travel within the next 7 days.

Compare transport options from Brussels to Cologne

The cheapest way to get from Brussels to Cologne costs only AU$ 20 on average via Buses, and the quickest way takes just 1h 52m by Flights. Find the travel option that best suits you.

Train
Trains
Average price AU$ 37
Average duration 1h 59m
Departure time 16:22 - 21:15
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Flight
Flights Fastest
Average price AU$ 336
Average duration 1h 52m
Departure time --
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Bus
Buses Cheapest
Average price AU$ 20
Average duration 4h 6m
Departure time 06:20 - 22:40
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· Total pre-departure time: Estimated travel time to the departure point, plus standard check-in, security, and waiting time

When is the cheapest time to travel from Brussels to Cologne?

What is the cheapest day to travel by train from Brussels to Cologne?

Average train fares from Brussels to Cologne for the next 7 days, based on Trip.com user searches.

Based on Trip.com's data, the cheapest day to travel by train from Brussels to Cologne is Tuesday, with an average price of AU$ 37.

AU$ 57
AU$ 47
AU$ 37
AU$ 27
    Cheapest
  • AU$ 47
    Nov 16
  • AU$ 37
    Nov 3
  • AU$ 49
    Nov 18
  • AU$ 37
    Oct 29
  • AU$ 57
    Nov 13
  • AU$ 40
    Nov 7
  • AU$ 50
    Nov 15

What is the cheapest day to travel from Brussels to Cologne by bus?

The average price of a bus from Brussels to Cologne found by Trip.com users over the next 7 days.

Based on Trip.com's data, the cheapest day for bus tickets from Brussels to Cologne is Monday, with an average price of AU$ 20.

AU$ 20
  • AU$ 20
    Nov 2
  • AU$ 20
    Nov 3
  • AU$ 20
    Nov 4
  • AU$ 20
    Oct 29
  • AU$ 20
    Oct 30
  • AU$ 20
    Oct 31
  • AU$ 20
    Nov 1

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From Brussels to Cologne: Travel Information

Companies operating from Brussels to Cologne

Deutsche Bahn
Eurostar
FlixBus
Comuto Pro SAS

Find stations and airports near Brussels and Cologne

Popular train stations near Brussels

ANY BELG. STATION Brussels Belgium
Bruxelles / Brussels Central Brussels Belgium
Bruxelles-Congres Brussels Belgium
Bruxelles-Chapelle Brussels Belgium
Bruxelles-Nord Brussels Belgium

Popular train stations near Cologne

Heumarkt, Köln Cologne Germany
Köln Hbf (Breslauer Platz) Cologne Germany
Köln Hbf Cologne Germany
Neumarkt, Köln Cologne Germany
Severinstr., Köln Cologne Germany

Popular airports near Brussels

Brussels Airport (BRU) Brussels Belgium
Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL) Brussels Belgium
Antwerp International Airport (ANR) Nearby Antwerp Belgium

Popular airports near Cologne

Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) Cologne Germany
Dusseldorf Airport (DUS) Nearby Dusseldorf Germany

Popular bus stations near Brussels

Brussels Blvd Pacheco Brussels Belgium
Brussels Pachecolaan Brussels Belgium
Saint-Josse-ten-Noode Rue du Progres Brussels Belgium
Brussels Nord Station WTC III Brussels Belgium
Brussels Schaerbeek Bd Roi Albert II Brussels Belgium

Popular bus stations near Cologne

Cologne Central Bus Station Cologne Germany
Cologne Johannisstrasse Cologne Germany
Cologne Ottopl. Cologne Germany
Hansaring Cologne Germany
Cologne Gummersbacher Cologne Germany

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FAQ – How to Get from Brussels to Cologne

  • How far is it from Brussels to Cologne?

    The distance from Brussels to Cologne is about 187km (116 mi).
  • There are 3 modes of transport available from Brussels to Cologne, including Flights Trains Buses.
  • The fastest way to get from Brussels to Cologne is by Flights, with an average journey time of 1 hour 52 minutes. Other modes of transport take longer: Trains takes on average 1h 59m.Buses takes on average 4h 6m.
  • The cheapest way to get from Brussels to Cologne is by Buses, with an average price of AU$ 20. Other modes of transport are more expensive: Trains costs around AU$ 37 on avergae.Flights costs around AU$ 336 on average.
  • Travellers typically choose the following departure and arrival points from Brussels to Cologne: Flights usually departs from Brussels Airport and arrives at Cologne Bonn Airport Trains usually departs from ANY BELG. STATION and arrives at Heumarkt, Köln Buses usually departs from Brussels Blvd Pacheco and arrives at Cologne Central Bus Station .
  • Train, bus, and flight schedules may vary depending on the season or day of the week. Based on Trip.com data: flights from Brussels to Cologne are usually cheapest Tuesday, with an average fare of AU$ 37 flights from Brussels to Cologne are usually cheapest Monday, with an average fare of AU$ 20 .
  • The time difference between Brussels and Cologne is 0m.

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