What is the distance between Brussels and Cologne?

It's about 183 km (114 miles) from Brussels to Cologne.

What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Brussels to Cologne?

Buses traveling this route start their trip at Brussels South (Gare du Midi), in Brussels, and end it at Cologne/Bonn Airport, in Cologne.

Bus Brussels to Cologne from $18 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Brussels to Cologne on November 25
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
2:10pm	Brussels-South (Gare du Midi)	3h 30m	5:40pm	Cologne/Bonn Airport	CheapestFastest
6:20am	Brussels North Train Station	4h 10m	10:30am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
12:20pm	Brussels North Train Station	4h 30m	4:50pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
3:55pm	Brussels North Train Station	3h 55m	7:50pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
5:30pm	Brussels North Train Station	4h 15m	9:45pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags

Next departures for Brussels to Cologne on November 26
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
2:10pm	Brussels-South (Gare du Midi)	3h 30m	5:40pm	Cologne/Bonn Airport	CheapestFastest
6:20am	Brussels North Train Station	4h 10m	10:30am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
5:30pm	Brussels North Train Station	4h 15m	9:45pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
1:20am	Brussels South (Gare du Midi)	3h 45m	5:05am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
3:15am	Brussels South (Gare du Midi)	4h 45m	8:00am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags

Next departures for Brussels to Cologne on November 27
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	5:55pm	Brussels-South (Gare du Midi)	4h 20m	10:15pm	Cologne/Bonn Airport	Cheapest
	2:10pm	Brussels-South (Gare du Midi)	3h 30m	5:40pm	Cologne/Bonn Airport	Fastest
Flixbus + Flixtrain	9:00am	Brussels North Train Station	5h 12m	2:12pm	Hbf	No tags
	6:20am	Brussels North Train Station	4h 10m	10:30am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
	1:20am	Brussels South (Gare du Midi)	3h 45m	5:05am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags

Next departures for Brussels to Cologne on November 28
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	10:30am	Brussels-South (Gare du Midi)	3h 55m	2:25pm	Cologne/Bonn Airport	Cheapest
	3:15am	Brussels-South (Gare du Midi)	3h 10m	6:25am	Cologne/Bonn Airport	Fastest
	2:10pm	Brussels-South (Gare du Midi)	3h 30m	5:40pm	Cologne/Bonn Airport	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	9:00am	Brussels North Train Station	4h 45m	1:45pm	Hbf	No tags
	6:20am	Brussels North Train Station	4h 10m	10:30am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags

Next departures for Brussels to Cologne on November 29
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	10:30am	Brussels-South (Gare du Midi)	3h 55m	2:25pm	Cologne/Bonn Airport	Cheapest
	3:15am	Brussels-South (Gare du Midi)	3h 10m	6:25am	Cologne/Bonn Airport	Fastest
	2:10pm	Brussels-South (Gare du Midi)	3h 30m	5:40pm	Cologne/Bonn Airport	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	9:00am	Brussels North Train Station	4h 45m	1:45pm	Hbf	No tags
	6:20am	Brussels North Train Station	4h 10m	10:30am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags

Next departures for Brussels to Cologne on November 30
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	10:30am	Brussels-South (Gare du Midi)	3h 55m	2:25pm	Cologne/Bonn Airport	Cheapest
	3:15am	Brussels-South (Gare du Midi)	3h 10m	6:25am	Cologne/Bonn Airport	Fastest
	2:10pm	Brussels-South (Gare du Midi)	3h 30m	5:40pm	Cologne/Bonn Airport	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	9:00am	Brussels North Train Station	4h 45m	1:45pm	Hbf	No tags
	6:20am	Brussels North Train Station	4h 10m	10:30am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags

Next departures for Brussels to Cologne on December 1
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	3:15am	Brussels-South (Gare du Midi)	3h 10m	6:25am	Cologne/Bonn Airport	Cheapest
	12:00pm	Brussels North Bus Station Zone C	3h	3:00pm	Cologne / Bonn Airport Busterminal CGN Airport	Fastest
	10:30am	Brussels-South (Gare du Midi)	3h 55m	2:25pm	Cologne/Bonn Airport	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	9:00am	Brussels North Train Station	4h 45m	1:45pm	Hbf	No tags
	6:20am	Brussels North Train Station	4h 10m	10:30am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to go from Brussels to Cologne

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Cologne. The journey takes about 2 hours 20 minutes, and with fares starting at just $16, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

5carpool per day

2h 20mAverage Duration

183 kmDistance

8kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$20 - $167	Average Duration4h 20m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$35 - $251	Average Duration2h 8m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$16 - $46	Average Duration2h 20m	CO₂ emissions 8kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Brussels and Cologne?

Stops in Brussels

A
Brussels South (Gare du Midi)
Rue de France 85, 1060 Saint-Gilles, Belgium
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B
Brux-Nord
Boulevard Simon Bolivar 7, 1030 Schaerbeek, Belgium
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C
Congrès
Pachecolaan 5, 1000 Brussel, Belgium
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D
Centrale
Rue de Loxum 5, 1000 Bruxelles, Belgium

Stops in Cologne

A
Cologne/Bonn Airport
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B
Hbf
Bahnsteig Gleis 2 + 3, 50667 Köln, Germany
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C
Gummersbacher Str.
Gummersbacher Str. 31, 50679 Köln, Germany
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D
Riehl Zoo
Riehler Str. 168, 50735 Köln, Germany
E
Leverkusen Mitte
Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße, 51373 Leverkusen
F
Rhein Energie Stadion
Cologne,, Germany

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FlixBus

3.5/511,433 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

BlaBlaCar Bus

3.5/511,155 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.6

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi2.6

Based on 11155 reviews, the company was rated 3.7 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the WiFi. BlaBlaCar Bus ticket prices on this trip start at $24

BlaBlaBus Brussels Cologne recent customer reviews

The driver did not know how to drive and was asking passengers for directions. It smells very bad

Benjamin O.

June 2, 2024

Very good service Bus arrived into cologne a little late , but that was because of the traffic on the autobahn Would use this service again , was a very good price

Kevin M.

February 25, 2020

It was a bit delayed.

Kyriaki D.

July 15, 2024

Union Ivkoni

2.5/51,946 reviews

Staff2.8

Timeliness2.7

Cleanliness2.7

Wifi0.9

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Brussels to Cologne by bus

What is the distance between Brussels and Cologne?
It's about 183 km (114 miles) from Brussels to Cologne.
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Brussels to Cologne?
Buses traveling this route start their trip at Brussels South (Gare du Midi), in Brussels, and end it at Cologne/Bonn Airport, in Cologne.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11-22

$45

11-23

$62

Today

$41

11-25

$30

11-26

$32

11-27

$22

11-28

$22

11-29

$22

The cheapest trip from Brussels to Cologne was searched and found on Nov 27, 2025 with a price of $22

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Brussels to Cologne, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $22 to $93 for a bus ticket from Brussels to Cologne based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $22 which is on 2025-11-27.

Usually FlixBus will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.