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 €21 - €45 and takes 4h 37m.

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 31m 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 Koeln Hbf and arriving at Diest via Brussels-Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 50m.

How far is it from Cologne to Diest?

The distance between Cologne and Diest is 273 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 50m and costs €35 - €85.

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

It takes approximately 2h 50m 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 Koeln Hbf station.

Train or bus from Cologne to Diest?

The best way to get from Cologne to Diest is to train which takes 2h 50m and costs €35 - €85. Alternatively, you can bus and line 56 bus, which costs €21 - €45 and takes 4h 37m.

Where does the Cologne to Diest train arrive?

Cologne to Diest train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Brussels-Nord station.

Can I drive from Cologne to Diest?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Diest is 153 km. It takes approximately 1h 31m 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 - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, line 56 bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Cologne to Diest by train, bus, car, or train (Eurostar)

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Brussels-NordIce
2. Take the train from Brussels-Nord to DiestIc / ...
2h 50m
€39–83
Bus, line 56 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cologne Airport CGN to Hasselt StationN84 / ...
2. Take the bus from Hasselt Station perron 14 to Diest Atheneum56
4h 37m
€21–44
Drive 153 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Diest153 km
1h 31m
€24–34
Train via Aachen
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Aachen HbfRe
2. Take the train from Aachen, Hbf to Maastricht, BfRe18
3h 40m
€28–90

Cologne to Diest by train

49Weekly Trains

2h 50mAverage Duration

€39Cheapest Price

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Distance: 273.4 km
Duration: 2h 50m

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

You can take a train from Koeln Hbf to Diest via Brussels-Nord in around 2h 50m. 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 14 in around 4h 37m.

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