Brussels to Cologne Bus

Q: What is the distance between Brussels and Cologne?

The distance between these two places is a total of 134 mi.

Q: What is the average travel time between Brussels and Cologne?

The average travel time between the stations is 04:10 hours.

Q: What is the ticket price for the journey from Brussels to Cologne?

The ticket prices begin from $14.

Q: How many daily departures are there from Brussels to Cologne?

The average number of daily departures is 21. However, we would advise you to look up specific dates you're interested in so that you make sure to check the number of departures on the travel date you are interested in the most.

Q: Are all the buses direct on the route from Brussels to Cologne?

The majority of the buses are direct buses, and if there is a layover, you will see a notice on the website and there will be an icon indicating that there is a layover involved.

Q: What are the amenities available on the buses departing from Brussels to Cologne?

All the buses have air conditioning, reclining seats, luggage storage and they make breaks along the way to ensure all the passengers get enough resting time and can make a toilet break.

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Brussels to Cologne Route Summary

Brussels to Cologne bus is a popular way of travelling between Belgium and Germany.There are up to 21 daily bus departures available, including %countNightTrains% night trains. The earliest bus departs from Brussels bus station at 01:20h, arriving at Cologne bus station at 05:05h the same day. While latest bus departs at 22:10h, arriving at 02:40h the following day.

Departure station and country Brussels, Belgium

Arrival station and country Cologne, Germany

Travel Distance 134 mi

Average Trip Duration 04h 10min

Total Departures 21

Popular Operators FlixBus

Lowest Price $14

Transportation Options Bus, Train, Plane

Popular Departures

Below you will find some of the most popular bus departures from Brussels to Cologne:

Timetable: TODAY TOMORROW

01:20 Brussels

3h 45min

05:05 Cologne

FlixBus

from 15.48 HRK

M-ticket Best offer on 10. Sep

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03:15 Brussels

4h 15min

07:30 Cologne

FlixBus

from 16.48 HRK

M-ticket Best offer on 10. Sep

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06:05 Brussels

4h 15min

10:20 Cologne

FlixBus

from 21.48 HRK

M-ticket Best offer on 16. Aug

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06:10 Brussels

4h 10min

10:20 Cologne

FlixBus

from 19.48 HRK

M-ticket Best offer on 22. Aug

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06:20 Brussels

3h 50min

10:10 Cologne

FlixBus

from 12.98 HRK

M-ticket Best offer on 06. Nov

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Getting from Brussels and Cologne by bus

The shortest travel distance between Brussels and Cologne is 134 mi. The fastest bus which departs at 01:20 has a travel time of 03:45h. The longest travel time on the route is 04:35h. Depending on the selected departure, the following amenities are available: air condition, wifi and toilet. You can book tickets in advance to secure your seat, especially during peak travel times.

Overnight buses

If you want to travel overnight and save money on accommodation or arrive in Cologne earlier, there is 1 night bus departing from Brussels to Cologne. The overnight bus departs at 22:10 and arrives at 02:40 the following day. Below is the most popular night departure to Cologne:

Timetable: TODAY TOMORROW

22:10 Brussels

4h 30min

02:40 Cologne

FlixBus

from 14.98 HRK

M-ticket Best offer on 10. Sep

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Bus companies operating the Brussels to Cologne route

FlixBus is the carrier operating this route. This company has been rated 1272 times by travelers. Here you can see their average rating.

7.1 FlixBus

Departure and arrival stations

For more details about Brussels or Cologne bus stations, including general information, and other popular routes, you can check the links below.

Brussels

You can see information about the departure station and stops Brussels here

Cologne

You can see information about the arrival station and stops Cologne here

Cheapest tickets

Budget-friendly tickets are listed below, depending on availability.
Adult ticket: $14 (One-Way) or $28 (Return).

Travel reviews for Brussels to Cologne bus

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Over 1272 travelers have shared their feedback and reviewed their bus journey from Brussels to Cologne. The average rating is 0. You can read the users' review of the bus company below. These reviews were originally written under our old names, GetByBus and GetByFerry. But don’t worry — it’s all us! Same company, same trusted partners, just with a new vibe as Traveling.com.

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Other popular destinations from Brussels

If you're wondering what other destinations you can visit when traveling from Brussels, below are some of the most popular routes that other clients have purchased their tickets for:

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Brussels - Luxembourg

Brussels - Paris Charles de Gaulle (Airport)

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Brussels - Maastricht

Brussels - London

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Other popular destinations from Cologne

If you're looking for inspiration as to where to travel next once you've reached Cologne, here is the list of the most popular travel routes that our clients have previously purchased their tickets for: