The average train between Tongeren and Cologne takes 2h 38m and the fastest train takes 2h 13m. There is a train service every few hours from Tongeren 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 Tongeren and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 6:01 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Tongeren is at 9:43 PM which arrives into Cologne at 8:16 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Tongeren to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Tongeren station and arriving at Cologne station via Liège-Guillemins. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 38m.
Tongeren to Cologne train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Tongres station.
Tongeren to Cologne train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Koeln Hbf station.
Book your Tongeren to Cologne train tickets online with Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Eurostar.
The distance between Tongeren and Cologne is 105.6 km. The road distance is 145 km.
You can take a train from Tongres to Koeln Hbf via Liege-Guillemins in around 2h 8m.