What is the cheapest way to get from Cologne to Diest?

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Diest is to bus and line 56 bus which costs €16 - €27 and takes 4h 42m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cologne to Diest?

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Diest is to drive which takes 1h 32m and costs €23 - €35.

Is there a direct train between Cologne and Diest?

No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Diest. However, there are services departing from Köln Hbf and arriving at Diest via Liège-Guillemins and Louvain. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 40m.

How far is it from Cologne to Diest?

The distance between Cologne and Diest is 221 km. The road distance is 153 km.

How do I travel from Cologne to Diest without a car?

The best way to get from Cologne to Diest without a car is to train which takes 2h 40m and costs €35 - €110.

How long does it take to get from Cologne to Diest?

It takes approximately 2h 40m to get from Cologne to Diest, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Diest train from?

Cologne to Diest train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Hbf station.

Train or bus from Cologne to Diest?

The best way to get from Cologne to Diest is to train which takes 2h 40m and costs €35 - €110. Alternatively, you can bus and line 56 bus, which costs €16 - €27 and takes 4h 42m.

Where does the Cologne to Diest train arrive?

Cologne to Diest train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Liège, Guillemins Bf station.

Can I drive from Cologne to Diest?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Diest is 153 km. It takes approximately 1h 32m to drive from Cologne to Diest.

How do I get a train ticket from Cologne to Diest?

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Where can I stay near Diest?

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Cologne to Diest - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, line 56 bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Cologne to Diest by train (Eurostar), bus, car, or train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Liège, Guillemins Bftrain 79
2. Take the train from Liège-Guillemins to Louvaintrain Ic / ...
3. Take the train from Louvain to Diesttrain Ic / ...
2h 40m
€40–110
Bus, line 56 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cologne Airport CGN to Hasselt Stationbus N84 / ...
2. Take the bus from Hasselt Station perron 9 to Diest Atheneumbus 56
4h 42m
€16–27
Drive 153 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Diestcar 153 km
1h 32m
€24–35
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Aachen, Hbftrain 79 / ...
2. Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Maastrichttrain S43
3. Take the bus from Maastricht Station perron D to Hasselt Station perron 16bus 20a
3h 34m
€26–67
Train, line 56 bus
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Liege-Guilleminstrain
2. Take the train from Liège-Guillemins to Hasselttrain S41 / ...
3. Take the bus from Hasselt Station perron 9 to Diest Atheneumbus 56
4h 1m
€34–85

Cologne to Diest by train

102Weekly Trains

2h 40mAverage Duration

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Distance: 220.7 km
Duration: 2h 40m

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

You can take a train from Köln Hbf to Diest via Liège-Guillemins and Louvain in around 2h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Diest Atheneum via Flughafen Köln/Bonn Bf, Cologne Airport CGN, and Hasselt Station perron 9 in around 4h 42m.

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