Brussels to Cologne bus with FlixBus
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4.6The cheapest and fastest coaches from Brussels to Cologne
Cheapest price
£13
Average price
£32
Fastest journey
2 h 20 m
Average duration
3 h 1 m
Buses per day
10
Distance
183 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Brussels to Cologne is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Brussels to Cologne will cost around £32 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £13.
Of the 10 buses that leave Brussels for Cologne every day 10 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 183 km distance in an average of 3 h 1 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 20 m .
The slowest buses will take 3 h 45 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Brussels to Cologne
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Brussels to Cologne among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £12. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 40m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £12, and a train costs an average of £36.
Distance: 183 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train |
|---|---|
£25 Average Price Cheapest | £61 Average Price |
4h 10m Average total duration 3h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 10m Average total duration Fastest 2h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Brussels to Cologne bus times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBus | 20:10 Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi) | 4h30 | 00:40 Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen) | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 23:20 Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi) | 3h45 | 03:05 Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen) | 0 changesdirect | |
| Monday 21 July | |||||
| 50448 | 01:15 Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi) | 3h10 | 04:25 Köln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2) | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 01:15 Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi) | 4h45 | 06:00 Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen) | 0 changesdirect | |
| 51119 | 08:45 Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi) | 3h55 | 12:40 Köln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2) | 0 changesdirect | |
| 50428 | 12:10 Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi) | 3h30 | 15:40 Köln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2) | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 14:15 Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi) | 4h35 | 18:50 Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen) | 0 changesdirect | |
| 6011 | 15:55 Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi) | 4h20 | 20:15 Köln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Brussels to Cologne
Belgium
Germany
Distance 183 km |
Average bus duration 3h 40m |
Cheapest ticket price £12 |
Buses per day 12 |
Direct buses 10 |
Fastest bus 3h 0m |
First bus 00:05 |
Last bus 23:50 |
Coach companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar and BlaBlaCar Bus Brussels to Cologne
Find the best coaches to Cologne from Brussels with Omio's travel partners FlixBus, BlaBlaCar and BlaBlaCar Bus from £12. We can find you the best deals, timetables and tickets when comparing and booking the best trip.
FlixBus is one of the most popular low-cost coach providers in Europe. Founded in Germany, FlixBus has expanded its services throughout Europe and even to the United States, giving travellers in both continents the option to take a long-distance coach at an affordable price. FlixBus also operates overnight coaches on select routes throughout Europe. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one hand luggage and one hold luggage bag per person. Additional fees apply for bringing extra luggage and making specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat. Standard amenities onboard include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long coach journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets.
Coach information from Brussels to Cologne with FlixBus:
- Average Duration: 3 h 34 min
- Cheapest Price: £12
Buses from Brussels to Cologne: Journey Details
Buses from Brussels to Cologne run frequently throughout the day, beginning early in the morning at 5:00 a.m. and running a final service at around 8:15 p.m. Several providers service the route including Megabus, Flixbus, iD Bus, Bla Bla Car, and Eurolines. Overall travel time varies depending on time of departure and provider, and can vary between 2 hours and twenty minutes to just over four hours.
Taking the Bus from Brussels
There are three key bus terminals located in the Brussels area: one at Brussels North Train Station, one at Brussels Central Train Station, and another at Gare du Midi Train Station. Your departure point will depend on which provider you opt to ride with, but each bus terminal is easy to get to given their presence within train station facilities. Each station has clear signposts showing you which way to go to find the bus terminal, and in many cases the providers will be signposted too.
Getting into Cologne by Bus
Getting into Cologne by bus will usually see you arrive at the coach station located just behind the main railway transportation center in the city - Cologne Central Station. Cologne offers a wide variety of excellent transport links that run 24 hours day, meaning that public transport is usually the best and most affordable way to get around. The area is usually bustling with tourist activity, as visitors come from far and wide to see the delights of this incredible German city. The Cologne Cathedral, Museum Ludwig and the Rhein river are just some of the terrific sights to take in during your stay, and are all easily accessible by bus, rail and metrolink.
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popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Brussels and Cologne
Wifi
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Ticket Office
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria Midi (in the station)
- Belgian Bites (in the station)
- Fritland Express (0.5 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 27, 49, 50, 78 Metro: 2, 6 Train: IC, S, Thalys, Eurostar
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria Midi (in the station)
- Le Bistro (0.2 km)
- La Brasserie de Bruxelles (0.5 km).
- Available outside the station on Rue de France.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 27, 49, 50, 78 Metro: 2, 6 Train: IC, S1, S2, S3, S4, S5, S8, S9
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office- 06:00-23:59
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria Noord (in the station)
- Quick Brussels Noord (in the station)
- Le Pain Quotidien (0.5 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 14, 57, 58 Metro: 2, 6 Train: IC, S1, S2
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