Brussels to Cologne train

Cheap Brussels - Cologne Eurostar train tickets

Find the best price for your Brussels - Cologne Eurostar (formerly Thalys) ticket

Thalys has changed its name and is now part of Eurostar. To get the best price for your Brussels – Cologne journey, remember to book in advance. To help you plan, Eurostar tickets go on sale 6 to 8 months before the departure date. Don't hesitate to compare the different classes of tickets: Eurostar Standard, Eurostar Plus and Eurostar Premier.

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Tickets and classes available on the Brussels - Cologne Eurostar (Thalys) service

SNCF Connect offers three different classes for the Brussels - Cologne Eurostar train: Eurostar Standard for cheaper tickets, equivalent to a TGV INOUI second class fare; Eurostar Plus for more space and comfort; and Eurostar Premier for the utmost comfort and extra services.

Eurostar Standard

The Eurostar Standard class offers low-cost fares to Cologne from Brussels. Your Eurostar Standard ticket includes:

• Eurostar Standard seat
• Individual electrical socket
• Free Wi-Fi connection
• Access to the buffet car (drinks, meals and snacks available)
• 2 pieces of carry-on luggage and 1 piece of hand luggage

Eurostar Standard tickets can be exchanged free of charge up to 1 hour before the train's initial departure time. If your replacement ticket is more expensive, you will have to pay the difference. If it's cheaper, you won't be offered a refund. Eurostar Standard tickets are also refundable with a €25 charge per person/per journey up to 7 days before the date of departure. A ticket exchanged less than 7 days before the departure date is non-refundable.

Eurostar Plus

The Eurostar Plus class offers a superior of level of comfort, so you settle back and relax throughout your journey from Brussels to Cologne. Your Eurostar Plus ticket includes:

• A comfy, wider seat
• Individual electrical socket
• Free Wi-Fi connection
• Access to the buffet car (drinks, meals and snacks available)
• 2 pieces of carry-on luggage and 1 piece of hand luggage
• A warm welcome when you reach the platform

Eurostar Plus tickets can be exchanged free of charge up to 1 hour before the initial departure time. If your replacement ticket is more expensive, you will have to pay the difference. If it's cheaper, you won't be offered a refund. Eurostar Plus tickets are also refundable with a €25 charge per person/per journey up to 7 days before the date of departure. A ticket exchanged less than 7 days before the departure date is non-refundable.

Eurostar Premier

If you want to take a train between Brussels and Cologne that ensures maximum comfort and flexibility, go for Eurostar Premier class, which also comes with more services. Your Eurostar Premier ticket includes:

• A comfy, wider seat
• Individual electrical socket
• Free Wi-Fi connection
• Onboard meals served at your seat throughout the day
• 3 pieces of carry-on luggage and 1 piece of hand luggage
• Guaranteed boarding on the day of travel
• Access to Eurostar lounges in Paris and Brussels, and NS International lounges - Regus Express lounges in Amsterdam, Rotterdam and Schiphol
• Newspapers/magazines available via the app
• Personalised welcome when you reach the platform

Eurostar Premier tickets are exchangeable and refundable free of charge up to 1 hour after the departure time. If you exchange your ticket, any price difference between the old and new ticket will apply.

Eurostar child fares (formerly Thalys)

Children under the age of 4 can travel free of charge and without a ticket if they sit on your lap: they won't be guaranteed a seat. If you are travelling with a child under the age of 12 (on the departure date), you'll be pleased to know there's a flat children's fare.

Preparing for your Eurostar (formerly Thalys) journey

How much luggage can I take on board the Brussels - Cologne Eurostar train?

With the Eurostar to Cologne from Brussels, you can take up to 2 pieces of carry-on luggage per person (3 if you have a Eurostar Premier ticket) measuring a maximum of 75 x 53 x 30 cm, plus one piece of hand luggage. There's no weight restriction, but you must be able to carry and move your luggage yourself. Remember to label your luggage, and don't forget it when you arrive at your destination!

Taking a bike on the Brussels - Cologne Eurostar

There are only a few bike storage spaces on Eurostar trains. For non-folding bikes, the wheels must be dismantled and the bike stored in a bag no larger than 135 x 85 x 30 cm if it's to be allowed on board. If you're travelling with a bike please arrive at the platform 30 minutes before the train's departure.
Folding bicycles are treated as normal luggage if they measure no more than 75 x 53 x 30cm.

Can I travel with my pet on the Brussels - Cologne Eurostar train?

Do you own a pet? You can take it on your Eurostar train subject to the following conditions:

• Small pets weighing under 6 kg can travel free of charge in a pet carrier no bigger than 45 x 30 x 25 cm
• If your pet isn't travelling in a carrier you'll have to pay the €30 "Dog fare": please contact the train manager. Your pet must be placed on your lap, or kept on a lead at your feet and, for the safety of other passengers, wear a muzzle.

Explore the city of Cologne

Thanks to the Brussels - Cologne trains, you can set off to discover this charming German city whenever you like. Situated on the banks of the Rhine in western Germany, the city has a rich history stretching back over 2,000 years. The cathedral is both Cologne's major landmark and oldest monument. From the top of its Gothic spires, you'll get a superb view of the river and the districts that stretch along its banks. History buffs can continue their visit at the Germanic Roman Museum, which houses an impressive collection of Roman antiquities. Art lovers should head to the Ludwig Museum, home to a collection of works by Picasso. Cologne is also famous for its off-beat activities. Overlooking the Rhine, the chocolate museum invites all chocolate lovers to come and discover the secrets behind the production of this delicious treat. Younger visitors will also love Phantasialand, a theme park with a range of attractions including inverted roller coasters, little trains and gentle water rides. Hurry up and book your Brussels - Cologne train ticket and go on an urban escapade to this amazing city, which is just as good for a romantic break as a holiday with family or friends.