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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Tongeren is to drive which costs €18 - €27 and takes 1h 23m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Tongeren is to drive which takes 1h 23m and costs €18 - €27.

Is there a direct train between Cologne and Tongeren?

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

How far is it from Cologne to Tongeren?

The distance between Cologne and Tongeren is 145 km. The road distance is 120.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Cologne to Tongeren without a car is to train which takes 2h 2m and costs €30 - €95.

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

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

Where do I catch the Cologne to Tongeren train from?

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

Train or bus from Cologne to Tongeren?

The best way to get from Cologne to Tongeren is to train which takes 2h 2m and costs €30 - €95. Alternatively, you can bus and line 62 bus, which costs €14 - €45 and takes 3h 54m.

Where does the Cologne to Tongeren train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cologne to Tongeren?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Tongeren is 120 km. It takes approximately 1h 23m to drive from Cologne to Tongeren.

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

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Where can I stay near Tongeren?

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Cologne to Tongeren - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, line 62 bus, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Liege-GuilleminsIce / ...
2. Take the train from Liège-Guillemins to TongresS41 / ...
2h 2m
€32–93
Train, line 62 bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Aachen HbfRe
2. Take the train from Aachen, Hbf to Maastricht, Bf
3. Take the bus from Maastricht Station perron D to Tongeren Station62
3h
€13–82
Bus, line 62 bus
1. Take the bus from Cologne Airport CGN to MaastrichtN84 / ...
2. Take the bus from Maastricht Station perron D to Tongeren Station62
3h 54m
€14–40
Drive 120.2 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Tongeren120.2 km
1h 23m
€19–27

Cologne to Tongeren by train

128Weekly Trains

2h 2mAverage Duration

€32Cheapest Price

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Distance: 145.1 km
Duration: 2h 2m

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

You can take a train from Koeln Hbf to Tongres via Liège-Guillemins in around 2h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Tongeren Station via Flughafen Köln/Bonn Bf, Cologne Airport CGN, Maastricht, and Maastricht Station perron D in around 3h 54m.

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