Travel Guide: Buses From Cologne To Brussels

Buses from Cologne, Germany, to Brussels, Belgium, are a popular way to travel between the two cities. FlixBus is the main operator of this route, with up to 19 daily departures, including 10 night buses. The journey takes between 3 hours 27 minutes and 5 hours, depending on the time of day and the number of changes. The shortest travel distance between the two cities is 113 miles (182 km), but this can vary depending on the route. The first bus from Cologne to Brussels departs as early as 03:05, and the last bus leaves at 23:50. The arrival points in Brussels include Brussels-North train station and Brussels Gare du Midi.

Bus stations in Cologne

Cologne is a city in Germany that offers intercity bus connections to over 58 cities in Germany, as well as international connections to various countries.

Cologne has one bus terminal and one bus stop. The bus terminal is located approximately 921 metres from the city centre, which is an 11-minute walk. Amenities at the bus terminal include an ATM, toilets, luggage storage and a kiosk. A coffee bar, fast food, parking lot and hotels or hostels can also be found nearby.

The Aral gas station bus stop is located approximately 7 km from the city centre, which is around a 19-minute ride. The gas station has a gas station on-site.

Cologne has seven bus stops in total, including:

• Cologne Airport CGN (Terminal 2)
• Leverkusen Mitte station
• Cologne East (Bergisch Gladbach, Refrath)
• Cologne Central Station

Bus stations in Brussels

Brussels has several bus stations, including:

• Brussels-North train station - Located at Boulevard du Roi Albert II / Koning Albert II-laan 1030 Brussels Belgium.
• Brussels Gare du Midi - Situated at Rue de France / Frankrijkstraat 1060 Brussels Belgium, this station is close to a bus parking strip on Rue de France/Frankrijkstraat.
• Brussels Heysel (Baudouin Metro Station) - Found on Avenue des Magnolias / Magnolialaan 1020 Brussels Belgium, there is a bus stop near the Baudouin (Boudewijn) Metro Station on Avenue des Magnolias (Magnolialaan).
• Brussels South (Avenue Fonsny/Eurolines) - Located at Avenue Fonsny 1 1060 Brussels Belgium.
• Brussels Central Train Station - One of the key bus terminals in the city, it is situated within the train station facilities.

These bus stations offer clear signage to help passengers find their way to the correct bus terminal and provider.

Overnight buses

If you're looking to travel overnight from Cologne to Brussels, there are a few options for bus departures. FlixBus offers overnight buses on select routes throughout Europe, and there are up to 10 night buses from Cologne to Brussels. The overnight buses depart between 20:35 and 23:50 and arrive the following day. The first FlixBus service from Brussels to Cologne is at 01:15, and the last departure is at 22:10. The route between the two cities generally takes about 3 hours and 45 minutes and covers approximately 147 miles.

The shortest travel distance between Cologne and Brussels is 216 km, and the fastest bus takes 3 hours and 40 minutes. The longest travel time on the route is 5 hours. The earliest bus departs from Cologne at 03:05, arriving in Brussels at 07:20, and the latest bus departs at 23:50, arriving at 03:30. The cheapest tickets can be found for €11 one-way, and the average price is €12.

Amenities on the bus

Buses from Brussels to Cologne are operated by several providers, including Flixbus, Eurolines France, BlaBlaCar, Eurolines Germany, Eurolines Switzerland, and Deinbus. The average journey time is around 3 hours and 30 minutes, and the route covers approximately 147 miles.

FlixBus offers a range of amenities on their buses from Brussels to Cologne, including:

• Free Wi-Fi
• Power outlets
• Toilets
• Generous legroom
• Air conditioning
• Specific gender seating options
• Sleeper and semi-sleeper beds
• USB plugs

Most buses also allow passengers to bring one carry-on bag and one piece of checked luggage at no extra cost.

Luggage allowance

FlixBus allows passengers travelling from Cologne to Brussels or Brussels to Cologne to bring one piece of checked luggage and one piece of hand luggage at no cost. The checked luggage should measure 50x80x30 cm and weigh up to 20 kg, while the hand luggage should measure 30x42x18 cm and weigh up to 7 kg. If you need to bring additional or special luggage, you can refer to the FlixBus website for more information. You can also bring your bike on the bus, subject to availability, and the price for this can also be found on the FlixBus website.

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