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Cologne to Diest trains

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The average train between Cologne and Diest takes 3h 37m and the fastest train takes 2h 51m. The train service runs several times per day from Cologne to Diest. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 37m
Duration
273 km
Distance
€60
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Brussels-Nordtrain train 79
  2. Take the train from Brussels-Nord to Diesttrain train Ic / ...
2h 58m
€48–96

Cologne to Diest train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Cologne and Diest. The earliest departure is at 7:43 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cologne is at 9:42 PM which arrives into Diest at 6:34 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)8h 52m • 1 change

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)2h 51m • 1 change

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)2h 51m • 1 change

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)2h 51m • 1 change

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)2h 52m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)2h 51m • 1 change

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)2h 51m • 1 change

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)2h 51m • 1 change

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)2h 52m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)2h 51m • 1 change

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)2h 51m • 1 change

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)2h 51m • 1 change

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)2h 52m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)2h 51m • 1 change

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)2h 51m • 1 change

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)2h 51m • 1 change

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)2h 52m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)2h 51m • 1 change

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)2h 51m • 1 change

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)2h 51m • 1 change

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)2h 52m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 273.4 km
  • Duration: 3h 37m

What companies run services between Cologne, Germany and Diest, Belgium?

You can take a train from Köln Hbf to Diest via Brussels-Nord in around 2h 58m.

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