How much is the bus ticket from Cologne to Brussels?

The cheapest coach tickets from Cologne to Brussels start from £11. The average price for this route is around £20. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus journey from Cologne to Brussels?

The average bus journey time from Cologne to Brussels is 4h 20m, covering a distance of 121 miles. The fastest bus can take you there in 3h 25m and is operated by BlaBlaCar Bus .

Which bus companies service the Cologne to Brussels route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 10 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus , BlaBlaCar Bus , Union Ivkoni .

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Cologne to Brussels?

The earliest bus departs from Cologne to Brussels at 00:10. And the latest bus departs at 23:55.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Cologne to Brussels?

A bus journey from Cologne to Brussels produces an estimated 5 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly choice and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

Which is the best bus company from Cologne to Brussels?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is BlaBlaCar Bus , with an average rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars based on 11197 reviews.

Which company has the best Wi-Fi from Cologne to Brussels?

Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company FlixBus has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.

Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Cologne to Brussels?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus , with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Cologne to Brussels?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is BlaBlaCar Bus , with a cleanliness rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars.

Bus Cologne to Brussels from £10 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures from Cologne to Brussels on 15 December
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	23:00	Cologne/Bonn Airport	3h 25m	02:25	Brussels-South (Gare du Midi)	CheapestFastest
	09:25	Cologne/Bonn Airport	4h 20m	13:45	Brussels-South (Gare du Midi)	No tags
	10:10	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	8h 30m	18:40	Brussels Airport	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	08:14	Hbf	5h 16m	13:30	Brussels North Train Station	No tags
	11:55	Cologne/Bonn Airport	3h 45m	15:40	Brussels-South (Gare du Midi)	No tags

Next departures from Cologne to Brussels on 16 December
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
23:00	Cologne/Bonn Airport	3h 25m	02:25	Brussels-South (Gare du Midi)	CheapestFastest
10:10	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	8h 30m	18:40	Brussels Airport	No tags
15:55	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	8h 45m	00:40	Brussels Airport	No tags
16:20	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	9h 45m	02:05	Brussels Airport	No tags
15:30	Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße	9h 10m	00:40	Brussels Airport	No tags

Next departures from Cologne to Brussels on 17 December
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
20:55	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	3h 30m	00:25	Brussels North Train Station	Cheapest
23:00	Cologne/Bonn Airport	3h 25m	02:25	Brussels-South (Gare du Midi)	Fastest
10:10	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	8h 30m	18:40	Brussels Airport	No tags
11:50	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	9h 25m	21:15	Brussels Airport	No tags
15:55	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	8h 45m	00:40	Brussels Airport	No tags

Next departures from Cologne to Brussels on 18 December
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
23:00	Cologne/Bonn Airport	3h 25m	02:25	Brussels-South (Gare du Midi)	CheapestFastest
09:25	Cologne/Bonn Airport	4h 20m	13:45	Brussels-South (Gare du Midi)	No tags
03:05	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	5h 10m	08:15	Brussels Airport	No tags
09:25	Cologne/Bonn Airport	10h 30m	19:55	Brussels North Train Station	No tags
05:10	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	4h 10m	09:20	Brussels North Train Station	No tags

Next departures from Cologne to Brussels on 19 December
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
09:25	Cologne/Bonn Airport	4h 20m	13:45	Brussels-South (Gare du Midi)	Cheapest
23:00	Cologne/Bonn Airport	3h 25m	02:25	Brussels-South (Gare du Midi)	Fastest
11:55	Cologne/Bonn Airport	3h 45m	15:40	Brussels-South (Gare du Midi)	No tags
03:05	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	5h 10m	08:15	Brussels Airport	No tags
15:35	Cologne/Bonn Airport	3h 50m	19:25	Brussels-South (Gare du Midi)	No tags

Next departures from Cologne to Brussels on 20 December
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	14:00	Cologne / Bonn Airport Busterminal CGN Airport	4h	18:00	Brussels North Bus Station Zone C	Cheapest
	23:00	Cologne/Bonn Airport	3h 25m	02:25	Brussels-South (Gare du Midi)	Fastest
	09:25	Cologne/Bonn Airport	4h 20m	13:45	Brussels-South (Gare du Midi)	No tags
	03:05	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	5h 10m	08:15	Brussels Airport	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	09:01	Hbf	4h 29m	13:30	Brussels North Train Station	No tags

Next departures from Cologne to Brussels on 21 December
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
23:00	Cologne/Bonn Airport	3h 25m	02:25	Brussels-South (Gare du Midi)	CheapestFastest
09:25	Cologne/Bonn Airport	4h 20m	13:45	Brussels-South (Gare du Midi)	No tags
03:05	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	5h 10m	08:15	Brussels Airport	No tags
11:55	Cologne/Bonn Airport	3h 45m	15:40	Brussels-South (Gare du Midi)	No tags
05:10	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	4h 10m	09:20	Brussels North Train Station	No tags

Next departures from Cologne to Brussels on 22 December
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
23:00	Cologne/Bonn Airport	3h 25m	02:25	Brussels-South (Gare du Midi)	CheapestFastest
09:25	Cologne/Bonn Airport	4h 20m	13:45	Brussels-South (Gare du Midi)	No tags
03:05	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	5h 10m	08:15	Brussels Airport	No tags
11:55	Cologne/Bonn Airport	3h 45m	15:40	Brussels-South (Gare du Midi)	No tags
09:15	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	5h 55m	15:10	Brussels Airport	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 05:32 CET.

Compare 3 ways to travel from Cologne to Brussels

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Brussels. The journey takes about 2 hours 20 minutes and with fares starting at just £8, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

7carpool per day

2h 20mAverage duration

114 milesDistance

8kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average price£11 - £70	Average duration4h 20m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£19 - £133	Average duration3h 43m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price£8 - £21	Average duration2h 20m	CO₂ emissions 8kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Cologne and Brussels?

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

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

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,617 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

BlaBlaCar Bus

3.5/511,229 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.7

Cleanliness4.3

WiFi2.6

Union Ivkoni

2.5/51,955 reviews

Staff2.9

Timeliness2.8

Cleanliness2.7

WiFi0.9

BE Bus Companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Big Sky

Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Cologne to Brussels

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.

How much is the bus ticket from Cologne to Brussels?
The cheapest coach tickets from Cologne to Brussels start from £11. The average price for this route is around £20. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from Cologne to Brussels?
The average bus journey time from Cologne to Brussels is 4h 20m, covering a distance of 121 miles. The fastest bus can take you there in 3h 25m and is operated by BlaBlaCar Bus.
Which bus companies service the Cologne to Brussels route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 10 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Union Ivkoni.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Cologne to Brussels?
The earliest bus departs from Cologne to Brussels at 00:10. And the latest bus departs at 23:55.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Cologne to Brussels?
A bus journey from Cologne to Brussels produces an estimated 5 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly choice and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
Which is the best bus company from Cologne to Brussels?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is BlaBlaCar Bus, with an average rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars based on 11197 reviews.
Which company has the best Wi-Fi from Cologne to Brussels?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company FlixBus has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.
Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Cologne to Brussels?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Cologne to Brussels?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is BlaBlaCar Bus, with a cleanliness rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

13/12

£25

14/12

£26

Today

£15

16/12

£18

17/12

£16

18/12

£15

19/12

£17

20/12

£10

The cheapest trip from Cologne to Brussels was searched and found on 20 Dec 2025 with a price of £10

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

You can expect to pay from £10 to £50 for a bus ticket from Cologne to Brussels based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £10, which is on 2025-12-20.

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.