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 €18 - €45 and takes 3h 42m.

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 25m 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 Koeln Hbf and arriving at Hasselt via Liège-Guillemins. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 46m.

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 46m and costs €30 - €120.

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

It takes approximately 2h 46m 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 Koeln Hbf station.

Train or bus from Cologne to Hasselt?

The best way to get from Cologne to Hasselt is to train which takes 2h 46m and costs €30 - €120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €18 - €45 and takes 3h 42m.

Where does the Cologne to Hasselt train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cologne to Hasselt?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Hasselt is 132 km. It takes approximately 1h 25m to drive from Cologne to Hasselt.

Where can I stay near Hasselt?

There are 739+ hotels available in Hasselt.

Cologne to Hasselt - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 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 Koeln Hbf to Liege-GuilleminsIce / ...
2. Take the train from Liège-Guillemins to HasseltS41
2h 46m
€31–118
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Aachen HbfRe
2. Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Maastricht
3. Take the bus from Maastricht Station perron D to Hasselt Molenpoort afstaphalte20a
3h 24m
€13–82
Bus
1. Take the bus from Cologne Airport CGN to Hasselt StationN84 / ...
3h 42m
€18–41
Drive 132 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Hasselt132 km
1h 25m
€21–30

Cologne to Hasselt by train

88Weekly Trains

2h 46mAverage Duration

€31Cheapest Price

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Distance: 171.2 km
Duration: 2h 46m

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

You can take a train from Koeln Hbf to Hasselt via Liège-Guillemins in around 2h 46m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Cologne Airport CGN to Hasselt Station twice daily. Tickets cost €14–20 and the journey takes 2h 30m.

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