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Cologne to Brussels by train
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First train06:44
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Last train21:43
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Avg changes0
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Fastest journey1hr 43m
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Distance185 kilometres
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Trains per day14
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Avg. journey time1hr 48m
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Train operators
Travelling from Cologne to Brussels by train
Fast trains from Cologne to Brussels take around 1 hour and 43 minutes, covering a distance of approximately 185 kilometres. There are frequent services on the rail route between Cologne and Brussels.
1. Are there direct trains from Cologne to Brussels?
Direct trains from Cologne to Brussels have been found.
We usually find around 14 direct trains on the route from Cologne to Brussels every weekday.
Trains are typically more frequent on weekends, when we found around 15 departures.
2. How long is the train journey from Cologne to Brussels?
The Cologne to Brussels train travel time is normally about 1 hour and 43 minutes, whatever time you make the journey.
3. What are the Cologne to Brussels train times and schedule?
On weekdays the earliest direct train to Brussels is usually scheduled to depart Cologne around 06:44 and the last train is around 19:43. At weekends the first train of the day leaves Cologne around 06:44, and the last at 21:43.

What's the Cologne to Brussels train price?
The earlier you book the better, and the cheapest tickets we've found for trains from Cologne to Brussels are $19.77.
Trains departing 30 days in advance will cost around $26 while booking 7 days in advance the price is around $52. Booking on the day of travel is likely to be more expensive, so it is worth booking in advance if you can to save money.
When to book Cologne to Brussels train tickets?
Trains for this journey usually open for booking around 12 months in advance. If booking is not yet open for your dates then you can set a booking alert to receive an email on the day that the cheapest tickets are released for your journey from Cologne to Brussels by train.
Which train companies operate between Cologne and Brussels?
More than one train company operates on the route from Cologne to Brussels, so you’ll be travelling with one or more of the following rail operators:
- ICE
- Intercity Express
- Intercity-Express (ICE)
- Night Jet
- Thalys
You can check which train you’ll be travelling on by looking for the train name in search results.
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