Brussels Train Station
Trains from Brussels to Cologne are a great way to travel from the EU capital to Germany when you are visiting Europe.
There are two types of trains that travel on this route: Thalys and InterCity Express. Both offer nice, comfortable services with two classes of carriage and food options on board.
Trains on this route run every one to three hours, seven days a week, so it is easy to find a departure time that works for you.
Services depart from the Brussels Midi-Zuid train station and arrive at the Cologne Hauptbahnhof (main train station). Both are located in the city centre, and are served by many forms of public transportation and taxis.
The travel time on trains from Brussels to Cologne ranges from 1 hour and 47 minutes to 1 hour and 50 minutes, which means that all trains travel at approximately the same speed.
Train ticket fares vary by date and time. Ticket prices can be as low as 19.00 euros for second class and 29.00 euros for first class, making rail transportation a good deal. You can purchase tickets online in advance or at the station.