Cologne - Brussels

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€19*

Travel time
1:41

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Applicable discounts

These discount cards can be used our website, depending on your route and train type (other discount cards to be used through our Contact Centre). Please note: you must show your card or proof of entitlement on-board.

Train+ (SNCB)

With Train+ you enjoy discounts during off-peak times, weekends and public holidays and capped fares on the Belgian part of cross-border journeys with conventional trains (not on high speed trains).

Preferential Reimbursement (SNCB)

If you're a beneficiary of Preferential Reimbursement, you get 40% discount on the Belgian part of cross-border journeys with conventional trains.

100% discount Belgium (SNCB)

Holders of a valid travel pass, Unlimited Season Ticket or token for free transport on the Belgian rail network (visual impaired travellers, parliament members, police in uniform etc.) do not pay for the Belgian part of international journeys with conventional trains.

40% discount Netherlands (NS)

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100% discount Netherlands (NS)

Depending on the conditions of their season ticket (route, time of travel etc.), some types of NS season tickets cover the Dutch part of an international journey with conventional trains. Holders of a pass valid on the Dutch network also travel for free in the Netherlands (except on Eurostar).

100% discount Luxembourg (CFL)

Holders of a valid travel pass, Network Railcard or token for free transport in 1st class on the Luxembourg rail network do not have to pay for the Luxembourg part of an international journey with conventional trains (in 2nd class, free travel in Luxembourg applies to everyone).

Frequent Pass (Eurostar)

Holders of a Eurostar Frequent Pass enjoy reduced fares and even more flexible travel conditions on the chosen Eurostar route.

Premium Pass (Eurostar)

Holders of a Eurostar Premium Pass enjoy reduced fares and even more flexible travel conditions in Premium between Brussels and Paris.

Bahncard 25 1st class (DB)

25% discount in Germany in 1st class when travelling with ICE or conventional trains (not valid on Eurostar).

Bahncard 25 2nd class (DB)

25% discount in Germany in 2nd class when travelling with ICE or conventional trains (not valid on Eurostar).

Bahncard 50 1st class (DB)

50% discount in Germany in 1st class when travelling with ICE or conventional trains (not valid on Eurostar).

Bahncard 50 2nd class (DB)

50% discount in Germany in 2nd class when travelling with ICE or conventional trains (not valid on Eurostar).

Carte Avantage Jeune (SNCF)

For travellers aged 12 to 27. Offers 30% discount on all journeys with TGV INOUI (in France and Europe) and Intercités (in France).

Carte Avantage Senior (SNCF)

For travellers aged 60 or more. Offers 30% discount on all journeys with TGV INOUI (in France and Europe) and Intercités (in France).

Carte Liberté (SNCF)

Offers 45% discount in 1st class and 60% discount in 2nd class on all journeys with TGV INOUI (in France and Europe) and Intercités (in France).

Carte Avantage - child companion (SNCF)

Discount children aged 4 to 11 years old who travel together with the holder of a valid Carte Avantage or Carte Liberté (max. accompanying children per card holder).

Half-Fare Travelcard (SBB)

The Swiss Half Fare travelcard (SBB-CFF-FFS) offers 50% discount in Switzerland (not valid on TGV Lyria)

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Cologne - Brussels

Direct trains to Brussels from CologneFrom Cologne to Brussels

The high-speed Eurostar and ICE trains will take you from Cologne to Brussels in less than 2 hours. Are you the planning type? Book your train journey from 4 months in advance and you’ll enjoy the best fares.

Board the Eurostar or ICE trains and arrive in the city centre of Brussels

It’s an easy journey by train from Cologne to Brussels. With 2 high-speed trains – Eurostar and ICE - competing on this route, you’ll get to the Belgian capital in no time at all.

Set off in Köln Hbf, Cologne’s main train station, situated next to the famous cathedral. After a comfortable journey with a travel time of less than 2 hours, you’ll arrive at Bruxelles-Midi/Brussel-Zuid, one of Brussels’ principal stations.

Upon your arrival, you’ll find a wide range of public transport lines (tram, metro, bus or even train) on offer, so you can start your visit to Brussels with ease. If you’re up for it, you can even rent a bicycle and head to Grand Place, Manneken Pis and the city’s many other tourist attractions!

Köln Hbf train station

Bahnhofsvorplatz
50667 Cologne
Germany

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Bruxelles-Midi/Brussel-Zuid train station

47B Avenue Fonsny
1060 Brussels
Belgium

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Travel update

14-23 November: ICE trains calling at Köln Ehrenfeld instead of Köln Hbf

Due to engineering works near Cologne, the ICE trains connecting Brussels with Frankfurt will be diverted around Cologne from Friday 14 November to Sunday 23 November 2025.

As a consequence, they will not be serving Köln Hbf (central station) as usual, but will be calling at Köln-Ehrenfeld suburban station (North-West of the city centre) instead.

Please check the adapted schedules in our journey planner if you travel to/from Cologne or if you have to change trains in Cologne.

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