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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Hasselt is to bus which costs €13 - €24 and takes 3h 38m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Hasselt is to drive which takes 1h 26m and costs €20 - €30.

Is there a direct train between Cologne and Hasselt?

No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Hasselt. However, there are services departing from Köln Hbf and arriving at Hasselt via Liège-Guillemins. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 34m.

How far is it from Cologne to Hasselt?

The distance between Cologne and Hasselt is 171 km. The road distance is 132 km.

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

The best way to get from Cologne to Hasselt without a car is to train which takes 2h 34m and costs €35 - €85.

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

It takes approximately 2h 34m to get from Cologne to Hasselt, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Hasselt train from?

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

Train or bus from Cologne to Hasselt?

The best way to get from Cologne to Hasselt is to train which takes 2h 34m and costs €35 - €85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €13 - €24 and takes 3h 38m.

Where does the Cologne to Hasselt train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cologne to Hasselt?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Hasselt is 132 km. It takes approximately 1h 26m to drive from Cologne to Hasselt.

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

Book your Cologne to Hasselt train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Hasselt?

There are 784+ hotels available in Hasselt.

Cologne to Hasselt - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 350 bus

There are 5 ways to get from Cologne to Hasselt 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 Hasselttrain S41 / ...
2h 34m
€35–80
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cologne Airport CGN to Hasselt Stationbus N84 / ...
3h 38m
€14–24
Drive 132 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Hasseltcar 132 km
1h 26m
€21–30
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Aachen Hbftrain Re
2. Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Maastrichttrain S43
3. Take the bus from Maastricht Station perron D to Hasselt Molenpoort afstaphaltebus 20a
3h 18m
€35–57
Train, line 350 bus, bus
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Aachen, Rothe Erde Bftrain Re9 / ...
2. Take the bus from Aachen, Elisenbrunnen to Maastricht, Stationbus 350
3. Take the bus from Maastricht Station perron D to Hasselt Dusartpleinbus 20a
3h 43m
€30–42

Cologne to Hasselt by train

99Weekly Trains

2h 34mAverage Duration

€35Cheapest Price

See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Cologne to Hasselt.

Launch map view

Distance: 171.2 km
Duration: 2h 34m

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

You can take a train from Köln Hbf to Hasselt via Liège-Guillemins in around 2h 34m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Cologne Airport CGN to Hasselt Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost €10–18 and the journey takes 2h 30m.

Train operators

Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around Belgium

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.