Cologne Hbf to Brussels-Midi train with Deutsche Bahn (ICE,RE,IC,RB)

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Cologne Hbf to Brussels-Midi

Showing times and prices for 19 Jul

Cheapest price

£48

Average price

£71

Fastest journey

1 h 51 m

Average duration

1 h 51 m

Trains per day

10

Distance

184 km

Cheap tickets

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

The average ticket from Cologne Hbf to Brussels-Midi will cost around £71 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £48.

Fast trains

Of the 10 trains that leave Cologne Hbf for Brussels-Midi every day 10 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

These direct trains cover the 184 km distance in an average of 1 h 51 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 51 m .

The slowest trains will take 1 h 53 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.

Deutsche BahnICE 10
19:421h53
Cologne Hbf
21:35Brussels-Midi
£481One-way
0 changes
Deutsche BahnICE 316
09:411h54
Cologne Hbf
11:35Brussels-Midi
£601One-way
0 changes
Deutsche BahnICE 12
17:421h53
Cologne Hbf
19:35Brussels-Midi
£601One-way
0 changes
Eurostar9414
06:441h51
Cologne Hbf
08:35Brussels-Midi
£631One-way
0 changes
Deutsche BahnICE 314
13:421h53
Cologne Hbf
15:35Brussels-Midi
£671One-way
0 changes

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Compare coach and train for Cologne Hbf to Brussels-Midi

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cologne Hbf to Brussels-Midi 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 1h 57m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £12, and a train costs an average of £29.

Distance: 184 km

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£59

Average Price

£18

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2h 27m

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1h 57m

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30m

Additional time*

3h 59m

Average total duration

3h 29m

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Cologne Hbf to Brussels-Midi train times

Showing trains for today, Friday 18 July
Last updated at 13:35
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
eurostar-direct947414:44 Cologne Hbf
1h51
16:35 Brussels-Midi0 changesdirect
eurostar-direct948616:44 Cologne Hbf
1h51
18:35 Brussels-Midi0 changesdirect
Saturday 19 July
eurostar-direct941404:44 Cologne Hbf
1h51
06:35 Brussels-Midi0 changesdirect
eurostar-direct942606:44 Cologne Hbf
1h51
08:35 Brussels-Midi0 changesdirect
deutsche_bahnICE 316
On time
07:41 Cologne Hbf
1h54
09:35 Brussels-Midi
0 changesdirect
eurostar-direct943808:44 Cologne Hbf
1h51
10:35 Brussels-Midi0 changesdirect
deutsche_bahnICE 16
On time
09:42 Cologne Hbf
1h53
11:35 Brussels-Midi
0 changesdirect
deutsche_bahnICE 314
On time
11:42 Cologne Hbf
1h53
13:35 Brussels-Midi
0 changesdirect

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Overview: Train from Cologne Hbf to Brussels-Midi

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Trains from Cologne Hbf to Brussels-Midi run on average 6 times per day, taking around 1h 57m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £29 but you can travel from only £12 by coach.
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
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £12
Distance
184 km
Average train duration
1h 57m
Cheapest ticket price
£29
Trains per day
6
Direct trains
5
Fastest train
1h 51m
First train
04:49
Last train
19:42
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
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £12

Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, Eurostar and National Express trains Cologne Hbf to Brussels-Midi

Buy your official Deutsche Bahn, Eurostar and National Express train tickets to Brussels-Midi from Cologne Hbf from £32 with Omio. Find train times and tickets for over 1000 travel companies to compare and book the most popular route.

Deutsche Bahn (DB) is Germany’s main operator of train services and makes on average about 40,000 domestic and international journeys per day. Deutsche Bahn’s fleet of trains includes the high-speed ICE (Intercity Express) as well as the IC (Intercity), EC (Eurocity), IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional Express) and RB (Regionalbahn), which differ in terms of comfort and the time needed to travel. For example, while toilets are standard amenities, services like onboard restaurants or free WiFi are only available on certain train types and routes. Deutsche Bahn is well-known for its wide range of fares like Super Saver, Saver, and Flexible and discount cards like the Bahncard 25, 50 and 100, which you can also use for your Cologne Hbf to Brussels-Midi train.

Train information from Cologne Hbf to Brussels-Midi with Deutsche Bahn:

  • Average Duration: 1 h 53 min
  • Cheapest Price: £36

FAQs: Cologne Hbf to Brussels-Midi train

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Important Stations and Airports in Cologne Hbf and Brussels-Midi

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The major train station for departures in Cologne is Köln Hbf. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Köln Hbf for your trip from Cologne to Brussels.
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AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
HotelHotel
LoungeLounge
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Bike RentalBike Rental
Car RentalCar Rental
Information DeskInformation Desk
information
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Mon - Fri: 06:00 - 21:00
  • Sat - Sun: 07:00 - 21:00
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
1 km
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free Wi-Fi for 30 minutes only.
Lockers
Lockers
  • There are luggage lockers in the station.
Dining
Dining
  • asiagourmet
  • Coffee Fellows
  • dean&david
  • Dunkin' Donuts
  • KFC
  • McDonald's
  • Pizza Hut
  • Nordsee
  • Starbucks
  • Schweinske
  • & more
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible & mobility assistance staff. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
Hotel
Hotel
  • Wyndham Koeln
  • Hilton Cologne
  • Excelsior Hotel Ernst
Information Desk
Information Desk
  • One near the departure/arrival board and another near the escalators close to Platforms 4 and 5.
The major train station for arrivals in Brussels is Bruxelles-Midi. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Bruxelles-Midi for your journey to Brussels from Cologne.
Amenities at train station
WifiWifi
LockersLockers
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
HotelHotel
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Bike RentalBike Rental
Car RentalCar Rental
Information DeskInformation Desk
information
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Mon - Sun: 05:45 - 21:30
Wifi
Wifi
  • Wi-Fi is available for a fee.
Lockers
Lockers
  • Baggage storage facility is located across from the Thalys business lounge.
Dining
Dining
  • Pullman Hotel Bar
  • Quick Gare du Midi
  • Subway
  • EXKi Zuid
  • Starbucks
  • Häagen-Dazs
  • Sbarro
  • The Coffee Club
  • The Belgian Chocolate House
  • PAUL
  • & many more
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Station has a wide range of facilities for passengers with reduced mobility: elevators and escalators to all platforms, wheelchair lifts and mobile ramps, disabled toilet and parking spaces. Additional assistance can be contacted via the SNCB Mobility Call Center.
Hotel
Hotel
  • Les Lofts De Styliste
  • Park Inn by Radisson Brussels Midi
  • Pullman Brussels Centre Midi
Information Desk
Information Desk
  • Located in the main concourse and next to the international platforms.

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