The train between Diest and Cologne takes 2h 47m. The train service runs several times per day 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 5 times a day between Diest and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 5:28 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Diest is at 7:28 PM which arrives into Cologne at 10:15 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Diest to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Diest station and arriving at Cologne station via Brussels-Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 47m.
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) and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Diest and Cologne is 133.2 km. The road distance is 273 km.
You can take a train from Diest to Koeln Hbf via Brussels-Nord in around 2h 59m.