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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Brussels Airport to Cologne

Composite routes from Brussels Airport to Cologne

Cheapest
1 h 58 min
Car
211 km.
from $11
Other
2 h 15 min
Plane, Train
172 km.
from $243.11
5 h 23 min
Train, Bus
172 km.
from $69.65

Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Hasselt Station perron 9 to Maastricht
Ave. Duration:
45 min
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$7.58–$10.74

Tarsin

Phone:
+40 230 562 929
Email:
Website:
tarsin.ro/
Bus from Brussels to Köln
Ave. Duration:
3h 13m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$10.11–$13.90

De Lijn

Phone:
+32 70 22 02 00
Website:
delijn.be/nl/
Bus from Hasselt Station perron 9 to Maastricht
Ave. Duration:
1h 31m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$3.08

Airlines

KLM

Website:
klm.com
Plane from Brussels National Airport to Frankfurt
Ave. Duration:
2h 57m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$252.67–$606.41

Brussels Airlines

Website:
brusselsairlines.com/
Plane from Brussels National Airport to Frankfurt
Ave. Duration:
1h 2m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$164.24–$366.37

Lufthansa

Website:
lufthansa.com/
Plane from Brussels National Airport to Frankfurt
Ave. Duration:
1h 2m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$164.24–$366.37

Train operators

NS

Phone:
+31 30 751 5155
Website:
ns.nl/
Train from Frankfurt to Köln
Ave. Duration:
52 min
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$24.00–$59.38

Eurostar

Phone:
+44 343 218 6186
Website:
eurostar.com/rw-en
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln
Ave. Duration:
1h 50m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$69.48–$151.60

Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express

Phone:
+49 30 311-682904
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Frankfurt to Köln
Ave. Duration:
52 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$46.74–$53.06
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln
Ave. Duration:
1h 50m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$54.32–$61.90

Deutsche Bahn Regional

Phone:
+49 30 2970
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Aachen Hbf to Koeln
Ave. Duration:
1h 8m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$16.42–$24.00

Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)

Phone:
+32 70 79 79 79
Website:
belgiantrain.be/en
Train from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Hasselt
Ave. Duration:
1h 12m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$18.95–$21.48

National Express

Phone:
08717 81 81 81
Website:
nationalexpress.com/en
Train from Aachen Hbf to Koeln
Ave. Duration:
1h 1m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$16.42–$24.00

Österreichische Bundesbahnen

Website:
konzern.oebb.at/
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln
Ave. Duration:
2h 44m
Frequency:
6 times a week

Arriva NL

Phone:
0800-0232 545
Website:
arriva.nl
Bus from Maastricht, Station to Aachen,
Ave. Duration:
1h 1m
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$8.21–$10.74

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Cologne?

The cheapest way to get from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Cologne is to bus which costs $13.04 - $17.39 and takes 5h 12m.

What is the fastest way to get from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Cologne?

The fastest way to get from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Cologne is to drive which takes 1h 56m and costs $35.87 - $53.26 .

Is there a direct bus between Brussels Airport (BRU) and Cologne?

No, there is no direct bus from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Zaventem Brussels Airport perron C and arriving at Köln via Strombeek-Bever Nieuwelaan and Brussels. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 12m.

Is there a direct train between Brussels Airport (BRU) and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Brussels Airport-Zaventem and arriving at Koeln Hbf via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h.

How far is it from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Cologne?

The distance between Brussels Airport (BRU) and Cologne is 472 km. The road distance is 208.3 km.

How do I travel from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Cologne without a car?

The best way to get from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 3h and costs $53.26 - $152.17 .

How long does it take to get from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Cologne?

It takes approximately 2h 15m to get from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Brussels Airport (BRU) to Cologne bus from?

Brussels Airport (BRU) to Cologne bus services, operated by Tarsin, depart from Brussels station.

Where do I catch the Brussels Airport (BRU) to Cologne train from?

Brussels Airport (BRU) to Cologne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, depart from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station.

Train or bus from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Cologne?

The best way to get from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Cologne is to train which takes 3h and costs $53.26 - $152.17 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $13.04 - $17.39 and takes 5h 12m.

Where does the Brussels Airport (BRU) to Cologne bus arrive?

Brussels Airport (BRU) to Cologne bus services, operated by Tarsin, arrive at Köln station.

Where does the Brussels Airport (BRU) to Cologne train arrive?

Brussels Airport (BRU) to Cologne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, arrive at Koeln Hbf station.

Can I drive from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Brussels Airport (BRU) to Cologne is 208 km. It takes approximately 1h 56m to drive from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Cologne.

How do I get a train ticket from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Cologne?

Book your Brussels Airport (BRU) to Cologne train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Cologne?

There are 1593+ hotels available in Cologne. Prices start at $45.33 per night.
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