Cologne to Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL) train with Deutsche Bahn (IC,ICE,RE)

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Cologne to Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL)

Showing times and prices for 22 Jun

Cheapest price

£37

Average price

£43

Fastest journey

3 h 21 m

Average duration

3 h 35 m

Trains per day

3

Distance

183 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Cologne to Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL) 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 South Charleroi Airport (CRL) will cost around £43 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £37.

Fast trains

Of the 3 trains that leave Cologne for Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL) every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

These direct trains cover the 183 km distance in an average of 3 h 35 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 21 m .

The slowest trains will take 3 h 55 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 Bahn
08:413h28
Cologne
12:09Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL)
£371One-way
0 changes
Deutsche Bahn
08:423h21
Cologne
12:03Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL)
£411One-way
0 changes
Deutsche Bahn
08:153h55
Cologne
12:10Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL)
£501One-way
0 changes

Travel Information

Compare coach and train for Cologne to Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL)

Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Cologne to Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £11. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 30m.

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£41

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£20

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4h 0m

average duration

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3h 30m

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30m

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6h 31m

average duration

6h 1m

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Cologne to Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL)

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Trains from Cologne to Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL) run on average 10 times per day, taking around 3h 30m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £25 but you can travel from only £11 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 £11
Distance
183 km
Average train duration
3h 30m
Cheapest ticket price
£25
Trains per day
10
Fastest train
2h 53m
First train
05:44
Last train
18:42
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 £11

Train companies: Deutsche Bahn trains Cologne to Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL)

Deutsche Bahn trains will get you from Cologne to Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL) from £25. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

Deutsche Bahn is a German train company that operates trains throughout the country including trains between Cologne and Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL). It offers a wide range of services, including high-speed InterCity Express (ICE) trains, regional trains, and night trains. ICE trains are the fastest and most comfortable way to travel, with speeds of up to 300 km/h. Regional trains are slower but offer more frequent stops and are ideal for shorter trips. Night trains are a great way to save time and money, with comfortable sleeping compartments and couchettes. Deutsche Bahn offers a variety of ticket types, including single tickets, day tickets, and group tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power outlets, and a variety of food and beverage options. The most popular routes for Deutsche Bahn are between major cities such as Berlin, Munich, Hamburg, and Frankfurt. Other popular routes include Cologne to Stuttgart, Berlin to Dresden, and Hamburg to Cologne.

Deutsche Bahn from Cologne to Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL) train information:

  • Average Duration: 3 h 4 min
  • Cheapest Price: £25

FAQs: Cologne to Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL) train

FAQs: Travel by train from Cologne to Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL) easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Cologne to Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL).
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Important Stations and Airports in Cologne and Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL)

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Brussels
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ParkingParking
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LoungeLounge
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Ticket OfficeTicket Office
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Ticket Office Hours
  • Monday: 06:00 - 19:00
  • Tuesday: 07:00 - 19:00
  • Wednesday: 07:00 - 19:00
  • Thursday: 07:00 - 19:00
  • Friday: 07:00 - 20:00
  • Saturday: 08:00 - 17:00
  • Sunday: 10:00 - 18:00
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
1 km
Dining
Dining
  • Imbiss Athena
  • Arena Grill
  • Cafe Especial
  • Joe Champs
Hotel
Hotel
  • Pension Helenenwall
  • Zur guten Quelle
  • Zum Goldenen Hut
  • Merlin
Amenities at train station
WifiWifi
LockersLockers
ShoppingShopping
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
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
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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.
Köln-EhrenfeldWifiLockersShoppingParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation Desk
Amenities at train station
WifiWifi
LockersLockers
ShoppingShopping
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
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
Distance to city center
3 km
Dining
Dining
  • I Siciliani-Dolce&Salato
  • Burger King
  • Café Franck
  • Eichendorf
Hotel
Hotel
  • Kölnotel
  • Black Hotels

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