The average train between Tongeren and Cologne takes 3h 42m and the fastest train takes 3h 17m. The train service runs several times per day 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 every 3 hours between Tongeren and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 6:01 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Tongeren is at 9:01 PM which arrives into Cologne at 9:22 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 42m. 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 3h 42m.
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.