Brussels to Cologne by bus
Travelling from Brussels to Cologne by bus takes about 3h 15m, run by FlixBus. A quicker option we found is train, at 1h 50m. The bus is still the cheapest.
A closer look at the Bus journey
What follows describes one observed route. It does not mean this is the fastest option on the line.
- Ticket price
- €20
- Total journey
- 3h 15m
- Change
- direct
- Operator
- FlixBus
Omio catalogue, Oct 3 · For the route, not a chosen day
The journey, step by step
- 1Bruxelles Midi to Cologne
FlixBus3h 15mThe exact stop, platform and times are not in this record; confirm them with the provider.
Departures from Brussels to Cologne
FlixBus runs 62 scheduled departures a day, the first at 00:20 and the last at 23:20.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBus | 62 | 00:20 | 23:20 |
| BlaBlaCar Bus | 1 | 16:05 | 16:05 |
All departuresFlixBus
- 00:20
- 01:15
- 01:20
- 02:15
- 03:15
- 04:20
- 05:20
- 06:10
- 06:20
- 06:35
- 06:50
- 07:13
- 07:20
- 07:30
- 07:40
- 08:20
- 08:30
- 08:40
- 10:20
- 11:20
- 11:25
- 12:20
- 13:55
- 14:15
- 14:25
- 14:55
- 15:15
- 15:25
- 15:55
- 16:15
- 16:25
- 16:30
- 17:30
- 18:30
- 20:30
- 21:20
- 21:30
- 22:30
- 23:20
All departuresBlaBlaCar Bus
- 16:05
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Bus facts for this route
These come from the timetables and station records we hold for the bus only. A line we cannot back with data is left out.
- Departs from
- Brussels Midi
- Bus operators
- FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus
- Timetable
- First bus at 00:20, last at 23:20, 62 a day with FlixBus.
- Good to know
- Direct bus, no change on the way.
Before you travel
Seats and the service
Seat selection, breaks and the exact timetable vary by operator. Traffic and road conditions can change the journey time.
Baggage and ticket conditions
Baggage allowance and ticket conditions depend on the provider you choose and the fare type. This record holds neither, so check the change and cancellation terms before you buy.
Accessibility
Accessibility services and facilities are not in this record. Contact the operator before travelling for current information.
Other ways to travel
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Train | €51Omio catalogue, Oct 3 | 1h 50mdirect | See Train details |
- Train€51Omio catalogue, Oct 31h 50m · directSee Train details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
Omio last refreshed these on Sat, Oct 3
Brussels to Cologne by bus: common questions
How long does Brussels to Cologne take by bus?
About 3h 15m, with no transfer.
How much is a bus ticket from Brussels to Cologne?
Omio publishes €20 for this route. It describes the route rather than a particular day, and it can change.
Who runs the bus from Brussels to Cologne?
FlixBus. You buy the ticket directly from them.
Is the bus or the train better?
The train is faster at 1h 50m. The bus wins on price.
Where else this route goes
Route guides
- Brussels Cologne bus
- Brussels to Cologne by bus
- bus ticket Brussels to Cologne
- how long is the bus from Brussels to Cologne