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Cologne to Brussels trains
Get a Eurostar (Thalys) train ticket from Cologne to Brussels in 1 hour 50 minutes.
From €16
one way*
Flexible tickets
No exchange fees**
City centre
to city centre
Find cheap tickets from Cologne to Brussels
Travelling from Cologne to Brussels with Eurostar is simple, smart, and speedy. Go direct from city centre to city centre in just 1 hour 50 minutes. And whether you’re going for work or play, we’ll get you there feeling relaxed and rested. Use our lowest fare finder below to grab our cheapest train tickets from Cologne to Brussels.
Cologne to Brussels train timetable
Take a look at our timetable to see the first train and the last train from Cologne to Brussels.
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Your train journey from Cologne to Brussels with Eurostar
Departing from Köln Hbf/Cologne
Köln Hbf/Cologne is located right next to the iconic cathedral and is well connected by metro, train, and tram lines.
When to arrive
Please arrive 20 minutes before departure. Check our recommended arrival times when planning your journey.
Travel documents
You don't need a passport but It's worth bringing an identity document though, as customs do random spot checks from time to time.
Station facilities
Before you jump on your train, you can stroll around the shops or grab a traditional German dish from a food stand.
Arriving at Brussels-Midi/Zuid
Your train will arrive at Brussels-Midi/Zuid, which is right in the heart of the city. And to get where you're going, you'll have easy access to the Brussels Métro, tram lines, and a number of bus routes.
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Onboard experience and travel classes
Hop on board and enjoy free wi-fi, at-seat plug sockets, tasty food, and a generous luggage allowance. And if your plans change, you'll have more flexibility than ever before. View our fares, fees, and conditions.
Eurostar Standard
Your fast and flexible way to travel from city to city. Take up to two pieces of luggage and one small daypack, and pop to Eurostar Café for light bites, snacks,and drinks.
Eurostar Plus
Choose a little extra – including more space to work or relax. Take up to two pieces of luggage and one small daypack, and kick back in extra comfy seats.
Eurostar Premier
Our signature Eurostar experience for business and pleasure. Unwind in our exclusive lounges, speed through our priority ticket gates, and savour our onboard fine-dining experience.
FAQs
For stress-free boarding, we recommend that you arrive 20 minutes before the scheduled departure time of your Cologne to Brussels Eurostar (Thalys) train.
Travelling from Cologne to Brussels takes 1 hour and 50 minutes.
Your allowance includes two items of luggage (max. 75 x 53 x 30 cm) and one item of hand luggage. There’s no weight limit, but you should be able to carry all your bags and store them in our dedicated areas.
Tickets from Cologne to Brussels trains start from €16.
Check out our timetable to see how often our trains travel from Cologne to Brussels.
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*Price for tickets in Eurostar Standard class for a way journey made to/from Paris Nord, Marne-La-Vallée Chessy, Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport, Aachen Hbf, Koeln Hbf, Düsseldorf Hbf, Düsseldorf Airport, Duisburg Hbf, Essen Hbf, Dortmund Hbf. Subject to availability.
**Flexible tickets conditions
Eurostar Standard & Eurostar Plus tickets can be exchanged free of charge up to 1 hour before the original departure time. If your new ticket is more expensive, you will have to pay the difference. If the new price is cheaper, the difference will not be refunded. Tickets exchanged less than 7 days before the departure date become non-refundable. You can also get a refund up to 7 days before travel for 25€/£.
With Eurostar Premier, you can exchange your tickets or get a refund up to 2 days after travel. If your new ticket is more expensive, you will pay the difference. If your new ticket is cheaper, you will not receive a refund of the difference.
For all our fares, check our after-sales conditions here. Our conditions of carriage are available here.