Train Cologne - Brussels from 19.99 €, cheap tickets
Prices of the next trains Cologne - Brussels
ICE, Eurostar, Thalys, European Sleeper make ticket prices from Cologne to Brussels vary enormously, as they can be up to 120 times cheaper depending on the date and time of your trip. Starting on Saturday, 20 March, you will find the cheapest Cologne-Brussels tickets starting at 19.99 €.
Train Cologne Brussels in brief
Average price
212.81 €
Price range
19.99 € - 2392.00 €
Fastest Cologne-Brussels train
1h43min
Number of trains / day
9
The train to Brussels takes on average 1h43min. 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 Cologne and Brussels is 183 km and the average speed is 107 km/h.
No bus company provides the route Cologne - Brussels.
Train price calendar Cologne - Brussels
The lowest price found for each departure date. Pick a date to see all the times and book. Cheapest date: Monday, November 16, from 15 €.
November 2026
December 2026
Prices recorded on November 15, 2026 and subject to change.
When is the train from Cologne to Brussels cheapest?
By day of the week
The cheapest day is Sunday, with an average price of 65 €. The most expensive is Friday (154 € on average).
By time of day
Leaving in the evening is cheapest: 51 € on average, against 93 € in the morning.
Average price of the cheapest ticket on each direct departure over the next 30 days.
How far ahead should you book your Cologne - Brussels train?
Average price by days before departure
Booking 31 to 60 days before departure costs 58 € on average, against 77 € the day before or on the day of departure: 25% less.
Average prices seen in searches made on Kombo over the last 54 days, by number of days between the search and the departure.
Train frequency between Cologne and Brussels
On average, 19 departures a day link Cologne to Brussels. 4 companies share the route.
By day of the week
The busiest day is Sunday (20 departures on average), the quietest Wednesday (17).
By time of day
Departures peak in the morning: 8 a day on average.
Average of the direct departures found over the next 30 days.
Observed prices: Cologne to Brussels by train
Over the next 30 days, a direct train ticket from Cologne to Brussels costs 86 € on average, from 15 €.
Source: Kombo data, updated on .
First and last train Cologne Brussels.
First Train Cologne - Brussels.
Departure at 06:39
Last Train Cologne - Brussels
Departure at 21:42
Cologne - Brussels train on average every
32 minutes
Which train companies for Cologne to Brussels?
- ICE, the fastest trains in Germany
- Eurostar, the train going under the Channel
- Thalys, the red train that links 4 European countries
- Trenitalia, the Italian public train company
- Nightjet
- European Sleeper
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How to travel at cheapest prices from Cologne to Brussels
You can also buy train tickets Brussels-Cologne 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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