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The cheapest and fastest coaches from Cologne to Brussels

Showing times and prices for 28 Mar

Cheapest price

£11

Average price

£18

Fastest journey

2 h

Average duration

2 h 16 m

Buses per day

Distance

183 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Cologne to Brussels is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Cologne to Brussels will cost around £18 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £11.

Fast coaches

Of the 16 buses that leave Cologne for Brussels every day 16 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 2 h 16 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h .

The slowest buses will take 2 h 20 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.

01:302h00

Cologne

03:30Brussels

£111One-way

0 changes

20:202h20

Cologne

22:40Brussels

£121One-way

0 changes

Cheapest

11:553h45

Cologne

15:40Bruxelles, Gare du Midi

£141One-way

0 changes

19:302h20

Cologne

21:50Brussels

£151One-way

0 changes

13:202h20

Cologne

15:40Brussels

£151One-way

0 changes

Cologne to Brussels bus times

Showing buses for tomorrow, Friday 28 March

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Changes
FlixBus FlixBus FlixBusFlixBus	00:10 Köln, Flughafen	3h40	03:50 Bruxelles, Gare du Midi	0 changesDirect
FlixBus FlixBus FlixBusFlixBus	03:05 Köln, Flughafen	4h15	07:20 Bruxelles, Gare du Midi	0 changesDirect
FlixBus FlixBus FlixBusFlixBus	09:15 Köln, Flughafen	4h40	13:55 Bruxelles, Gare du Midi	0 changesDirect
FlixBus FlixBus FlixBusFlixBus	10:25 Köln, Flughafen	3h55	14:20 Bruxelles, Gare du Nord	0 changesDirect
BlaBlaCar Bus 50429 BlaBlaCar Bus50429	11:55 Cologne	3h45	15:40 Bruxelles, Gare du Midi	0 changesDirect
FlixBus FlixBus FlixBusFlixBus	12:20 Köln, Flughafen	4h10	16:30 Bruxelles, Gare du Nord	0 changesDirect
BlaBlaCar Bus 51120 BlaBlaCar Bus51120	15:25 Cologne	3h40	19:05 Bruxelles, Gare du Midi	0 changesDirect
FlixBus FlixBus FlixBusFlixBus	15:55 Köln, Flughafen	4h20	20:15 Bruxelles, Gare du Nord	0 changesDirect
FlixBus FlixBus FlixBusFlixBus	18:50 Köln, Flughafen	3h55	22:45 Bruxelles, Gare du Nord	0 changesDirect
FlixBus FlixBus FlixBusFlixBus	20:55 Köln, Flughafen	4h45	01:40 Bruxelles, Gare du Midi	0 changesDirect
BlaBlaCar Bus 50449 BlaBlaCar Bus50449	23:00 Cologne	3h25	02:25 Bruxelles, Gare du Midi	0 changesDirect
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Journey information

Overview: Bus from Cologne to Brussels

Buses from Cologne to Brussels run on average 11 times per day, taking around 3h 35m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £9 if you book in advance.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.

Price information

Distance

182 km

Average bus duration

3h 35m

Cheapest ticket price

£9

Buses per day

Direct buses

Bus providers

Fastest bus

3h 15m

First bus

09:25

Last bus

22:50

Price information

Coach companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar and BlaBlaCar Bus Cologne to Brussels

Travel between Cologne and Brussels from £11 with Omio’s coach partners FlixBus, BlaBlaCar and BlaBlaCar Bus! You can find the best timetables and tickets when comparing and booking the most affordable route for you.

FlixBus is one of Europe's leading low-cost coach operators, founded in Germany and offering long-distance coach services in Europe and the U. S. FlixBus also operates overnight coaches on select routes throughout Europe. Standard amenities on FlixBus include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long coach journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets. You can even purchase snacks and drinks onboard. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one hand luggage and one hold luggage per person. Additional fees apply for extra luggage and specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat.

FlixBus from Cologne to Brussels coach information:

Average Duration: 3 h 35 min
Cheapest Price: £11

BlaBlaCar Bus (formerly known as Ouibus or iDBUS) is a popular French coach provider from France operating long-distance services in 10 countries in Europe and connecting over 300 destinations. It is a subsidiary of the French car sharing service, BlaBlaCar. Standard amenities on BlaBlaCar Bus include toilets, air conditioning, USB and power outlets for charging phones, tablets and laptops during long coach journeys, extra legroom and adjustable seats. There is also free Wi-Fi available on select routes. The only ticket type from BlaBlaCar Bus is the Standard ticket, which allows each traveler to bring one cabin bag and up to two hold bags.

Buses from Cologne to Brussels: Journey Details

Buses from Cologne to Brussels operate frequently throughout the week. Coach service providers include Megabus, Eurolines, Meinfernbus, Flixbus, and ouibus. Times of departure vary according to the day of travel and coach operator. The earliest bus departs at around 7 in the morning, and the latest departs in the early evening. The fastest trip available takes 3 hours, while slower trips take 4 hours. The journey from Cologne to Brussels is direct with no changes involved. The cheapest fares tend to be available for early morning services.

As well as one-way journeys, return trips on buses from Brussels to Cologne are also available.

Taking the Bus from Cologne

Buses departing for Brussels are boarded at Cologne ZOB am Hauptbahnhof (Cologne Main Coach Station). The coach station is situated just behind the Central Railway Station in Cologne and the U-Bahn (underground) station respectively. The whole complex is located in the old city centre and is well served by KVB local buses. Parking facilities are available near the station. There are also taxi ranks outside, which are available 24hours a day.

Getting into Brussels by Bus

Brussels is the capital city of Belgium. The city boasts a wealth of buildings of architectural interest - new and old. Top attractions include the Grand Place-Grote Markt, the Atomium, and the Bourse-Beurs. The city also has a variety of museums and art galleries, including the Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium.

Buses from Cologne to Brussels terminate at the Nord CCN, Gare du Nord train station. Situated in the Northern Quarter business district, the station is well served by domestic and international trains. Over 30 regional buses operate from the coach station, as well as a number of night bus services throughout the city.

FAQs: Cologne to Brussels coach

FAQs: Take the bus from Cologne to Brussels with ease. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have the information you need to know so you can find the best option from Cologne to Brussels.

Cheap coach tickets from Cologne to Brussels can start from as little as £9 when you book in advance. The average coach ticket price for Cologne to Brussels is £17; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

On average the Cologne to Brussels coach time is 3 h 15 min covering the 113 mile long journey, but the journey time can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.

The first coach from Cologne to Brussels leaves at 00: 05. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last coach from Cologne to Brussels leaves at 23: 50.

Yes, there are 8 direct coaches a day from Cologne to Brussels with FlixBus or BlaBlaCar Bus. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct coaches.

Take the Cologne to Brussels coach with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus or Ourbus. However, it's always good to check out all possible coach companies for the journey between Cologne and Brussels as there might be differences in the amenities they offer.

A trip to Brussels from Cologne is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 3 h 15 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

The cheapest month to travel from Cologne to Brussels by coach is April.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel from Cologne to Brussels including taking a train or coach.

Important Stations and Airports in Cologne and Brussels

Cologne

Brussels

The major coach station for departures in Cologne is Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen). Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen) for your trip from Cologne to Brussels.

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