Train Brussels - Cologne from 19.99 €, cheap tickets
Prices of the next trains Brussels - Cologne
ICE, Eurostar, Thalys, European Sleeper make ticket prices from Brussels to Cologne vary enormously, as they can be up to 72 times cheaper depending on the date and time of your trip. Starting on Saturday, 12 December, you will find the cheapest Brussels-Cologne tickets starting at 19.99 €.
Train Brussels Cologne in brief
Average price
162.01 €
Price range
19.99 € - 1440.00 €
Fastest Brussels-Cologne train
1h40min
Number of trains / day
14
The train to Cologne takes on average 1h40min. This is the ideal time to have a good nap. But feel free to read, watch a few episodes of your favorite series, or listen to the latest and trending music...
The distance between Brussels and Cologne is 183 km and the average speed is 110 km/h.
No bus company provides the route Brussels - Cologne.
Train price calendar Brussels - Cologne
The lowest price found for each departure date. Pick a date to see all the times and book. Cheapest date: Wednesday, October 21, from 20 €.
October 2026
November 2026
Prices recorded on October 14, 2026 and subject to change.
When is the train from Brussels to Cologne cheapest?
By day of the week
The cheapest day is Tuesday, with an average price of 59 €. The most expensive is Monday (85 € on average).
By time of day
Leaving in the evening is cheapest: 63 € on average, against 76 € in the afternoon.
Average price of the cheapest ticket on each direct departure over the next 30 days.
How far ahead should you book your Brussels - Cologne train?
Average price by days before departure
Booking 31 to 60 days before departure costs 55 € on average, against 80 € the day before or on the day of departure: 31% less.
Average prices seen in searches made on Kombo over the last 14 days, by number of days between the search and the departure.
Train frequency between Brussels and Cologne
On average, 25 departures a day link Brussels to Cologne. 4 companies share the route.
By day of the week
The busiest day is Friday (27 departures on average), the quietest Wednesday (23).
By time of day
Departures peak in the afternoon: 10 a day on average.
Average of the direct departures found over the next 30 days.
First and last train Brussels Cologne.
First Train Brussels - Cologne.
Departure at 06:23
Last Train Brussels - Cologne
Departure at 20:25
Brussels - Cologne train on average every
31 minutes
Which train companies for Brussels to Cologne?
- Eurostar, the train going under the Channel
- Thalys, the red train that links 4 European countries
- ICE, the fastest trains in Germany
- European Sleepercompanies.list.additionalText
- Trenitalia, the Italian public train company
- Nightjetcompanies.list.additionalText
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How to travel at cheapest prices from Brussels to Cologne
You can also buy train tickets Cologne-Brussels in the other direction.
The 4 tips for travelling cheaper by train :
- Book on Kombo to compare and find the cheapest train.
- Buy your train tickets in advance: ideally, several months before departure.
- Be flexible: by travelling at a cheaper time or date.
- Take your time: a slower train is cheaper.
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