How much is the bus ticket from Cologne to Brussels?

The cheapest bus tickets from Cologne to Brussels start at R 228. The average price for this route is around R 434. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting 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 186 km. The fastest bus gets 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 9 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 03:05. And the latest bus departs at 23:55.

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

A bus trip from Cologne to Brussels produces an estimated 4.627225 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.

What 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 11571 reviews.

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

Based on reviews on Busbud, 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 4.0 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 R 246 | Refundable Tickets

Next available departures

Next departures from Cologne to Brussels on 4 April
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
20:25	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	3h 30m	23:55	Brussels North Train Station	Cheapest
23:00	Cologne/Bonn Airport	3h 25m	02:25	Brussels-South (Gare du Midi)	Fastest
18:25	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	12h 10m	06:35	Brussels Airport	No tags
20:30	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	5h 15m	01:45	Brussels South (Gare du Midi)	No tags
23:50	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	3h 35m	03:25	Brussels South (Gare du Midi)	No tags

Next departures from Cologne to Brussels on 5 April
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	11:55	Cologne/Bonn Airport	3h 45m	15:40	Brussels-South (Gare du Midi)	Cheapest
	23:00	Cologne/Bonn Airport	3h 25m	02:25	Brussels-South (Gare du Midi)	Fastest
	15:35	Cologne/Bonn Airport	3h 50m	19:25	Brussels-South (Gare du Midi)	No tags
	03:40	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	8h 50m	12:30	Brussels Airport	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	17:01	Hbf	4h 39m	21:40	Brussels North Train Station	No tags

Next departures from Cologne to Brussels on 6 April
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	15:35	Cologne/Bonn Airport	3h 50m	19:25	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)	8h 10m	11:15	Brussels Airport	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	17:01	Hbf	4h 39m	21:40	Brussels North Train Station	No tags

Next departures from Cologne to Brussels on 7 April
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
11:55	Cologne/Bonn Airport	3h 45m	15:40	Brussels-South (Gare du Midi)	Cheapest
23:00	Cologne/Bonn Airport	3h 25m	02:25	Brussels-South (Gare du Midi)	Fastest
15:35	Cologne/Bonn Airport	3h 50m	19:25	Brussels-South (Gare du Midi)	No tags
03:05	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	8h 10m	11:15	Brussels Airport	No tags
08:25	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	10h 10m	18:35	Brussels Airport	No tags

Next departures from Cologne to Brussels on 8 April
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
15:35	Cologne/Bonn Airport	3h 50m	19:25	Brussels-South (Gare du Midi)	Cheapest
23:00	Cologne/Bonn Airport	3h 25m	02:25	Brussels-South (Gare du Midi)	Fastest
03:05	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	8h 10m	11:15	Brussels Airport	No tags
08:25	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	10h 10m	18:35	Brussels Airport	No tags
10:10	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	8h 30m	18:40	Brussels Airport	No tags

Next departures from Cologne to Brussels on 9 April
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
15:35	Cologne/Bonn Airport	3h 50m	19:25	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
14:30	Cologne / Bonn Airport Busterminal CGN Airport	4h	18:30	Brussels North Bus Station Zone C	No tags
03:05	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	8h 10m	11:15	Brussels Airport	No tags

Next departures from Cologne to Brussels on 10 April
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
15:35	Cologne/Bonn Airport	3h 50m	19:25	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
03:40	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	8h 50m	12:30	Brussels Airport	No tags
11:55	Cologne/Bonn Airport	8h	19:55	Brussels North Train Station	No tags

Next departures from Cologne to Brussels on 11 April
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	15:35	Cologne/Bonn Airport	3h 50m	19:25	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
	03:40	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	8h 50m	12:30	Brussels Airport	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	09:01	Hbf	4h 29m	13:30	Brussels North Train Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 5:58 PM CEST.

Compare 2 ways to travel from Cologne to Brussels

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Bus stands out as a good way to reach Brussels. The journey takes about 4 hours 20 minutes and with fares starting at just R 228, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

9bus per day

4h 20mAverage duration

186 kmDistance

5kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average priceR 228 - R 1 526	Average duration4h 20m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 411 - R 3 216	Average duration1h 56m	CO₂ emissions 4kg 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
Centrale
Rue de Loxum 5, 1000 Bruxelles, Belgium
D
Congrès
Pachecolaan 5, 1000 Brussel, Belgium
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Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/512 409 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

BlaBlaCar Bus

3.5/511 577 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.7

Cleanliness4.3

WiFi2.6

Union Ivkoni

2.5/51 986 reviews

Staff2.9

Timeliness2.8

Cleanliness2.7

WiFi0.8

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

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Cologne to Brussels by bus

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

How much is the bus ticket from Cologne to Brussels?
The cheapest bus tickets from Cologne to Brussels start at R 228. The average price for this route is around R 434. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting 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 186 km. The fastest bus gets 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 9 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 03:05. And the latest bus departs at 23:55.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Cologne to Brussels?
A bus trip from Cologne to Brussels produces an estimated 4.627225 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.
What 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 11571 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Cologne to Brussels?
Based on reviews on Busbud, 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 4.0 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

02/04

R 1 230

03/04

R 604

Today

R 696

05/04

R 471

06/04

R 512

07/04

R 451

08/04

R 410

09/04

R 348

The cheapest trip from Cologne to Brussels was searched and found on 09 Apr 2026 with a price of R 348

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 R 348 to R 1 371 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 R 348, which is on 2026-04-09.

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.