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Brussels to Cologne by train
Prices explained
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Cheapest Price $17.85
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30 day advance $24.22
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7 day advance $52.90
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First train06:25
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Last train20:34
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Avg changes0
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Fastest journey1hr 40m
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Distance185 kilometres
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Trains per day18
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Avg. journey time1hr 47m
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Train operators
Travelling from Brussels to Cologne by train
Fast trains from Brussels to Cologne take around 1 hour and 40 minutes, covering a distance of approximately 185 kilometres. There are frequent services on the rail route between Brussels and Cologne.
1. Are there direct trains from Brussels to Cologne?
Direct trains from Brussels to Cologne have been found.
We usually find around 18 direct trains on the route from Brussels to Cologne every weekday.
Trains usually run with a similar frequency on weekends.
2. How long is the train journey from Brussels to Cologne?
The Brussels to Cologne train travel time is normally about 1 hour and 40 minutes, whatever time you make the journey.
3. What are the Brussels to Cologne train times and schedule?
On weekdays the earliest direct train to Cologne is usually scheduled to depart Brussels around 06:25 and the last train is around 19:25. At weekends the first train of the day leaves Brussels around 06:25, and the last at 20:34.
What's the Brussels to Cologne train price?
The earlier you book the better, and the cheapest tickets we've found for trains from Brussels to Cologne are $17.85.
Trains departing 30 days in advance will cost around $24 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 Brussels to Cologne 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 Brussels to Cologne by train.
Which train companies operate between Brussels and Cologne?
More than one train company operates on the route from Brussels to Cologne, 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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