How to get from Bruxelles-Ouest to Cologne
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Bruxelles-Ouest to Cologne. The most useful door-to-door route takes 5h 51m by train, bus, 1 transfer. The two cities are about 185 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
This is the lowest fare we have recorded for this route in the last 14 days.
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Bruxelles-Ouest to Cologne: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Bruxelles-Ouest → Bredatrain
SNCB·1h 25m - 2Breda → Cologne Airport CGNbus
FlixBus·4h
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
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Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
Omio last refreshed these on Wed, Sep 9
Operators seen on these journeys
On this route you travel with SNCB, FlixBus; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Bruxelles-Ouest to Cologne works
Start with a SNCB train from Bruxelles-Ouest to Breda central, about 1h 25m. Transfer in Breda central and continue by FlixBus bus on to Cologne Airport CGN (4h). In total it's roughly €41 over 5h 51m, 1 transfer.
Bruxelles-Ouest to Cologne: common questions
How long does it take to get from Bruxelles-Ouest to Cologne?
The most useful route takes about 5h 51m by train, bus, 1 transfer.
How far is Cologne from Bruxelles-Ouest?
About 185 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Bruxelles-Ouest to Cologne cost?
On the upcoming dates we checked, the cheapest fare ranged from €41 to €46. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Which operators run Bruxelles-Ouest to Cologne?
On this route you travel with SNCB, FlixBus.
Can you get from Bruxelles-Ouest to Cologne without flying?
Yes. A ground route by train takes about 1h 50m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Bruxelles-Ouest to Cologne?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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