The average train between Diest and Cologne takes 2h 41m and the fastest train takes 2h 24m. There is a train service every few hours from Diest to Cologne. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Diest and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 5:50 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Diest is at 11:14 PM which arrives into Cologne at 8:16 AM. All services require a transfer at Louvain and take an average of 2h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Diest to Cologne? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Diest to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Diest station and arriving at Cologne station via Louvain. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 41m.
Diest to Cologne train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Diest station.
Diest to Cologne train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Koeln Hbf station.
Book your Diest to Cologne train tickets online with Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), Eurostar and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Diest and Cologne is 133.2 km. The road distance is 221 km.
You can take a train from Diest to Koeln Hbf via Louvain and Liege-Guillemins in around 2h 48m.