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

The cheapest way to get from Diest to Cologne is to line 56 bus and bus which costs €16 - €27 and takes 4h 33m.

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

The fastest way to get from Diest to Cologne is to drive which takes 1h 33m and costs €23 - €35.

Is there a direct train between Diest and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Diest to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Diest and arriving at Koeln Hbf via Louvain and Liege-Guillemins. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 44m.

How far is it from Diest to Cologne?

The distance between Diest and Cologne is 221 km. The road distance is 153.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Diest to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 2h 44m and costs €40 - €110.

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

It takes approximately 2h 44m to get from Diest to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Diest to Cologne train from?

Diest to Cologne train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Diest station.

Train or bus from Diest to Cologne?

The best way to get from Diest to Cologne is to train which takes 2h 44m and costs €40 - €110. Alternatively, you can line 56 bus and bus, which costs €16 - €27 and takes 4h 33m.

Where does the Diest to Cologne train arrive?

Diest to Cologne train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Louvain station.

Can I drive from Diest to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Diest to Cologne is 154 km. It takes approximately 1h 33m to drive from Diest to Cologne.

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

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Where can I stay near Cologne?

There are 1814+ hotels available in Cologne.

Diest to Cologne - 4 ways to travel via train, line 56 bus, bus, and car

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

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 Diest to Louvaintrain L / ...
2. Take the train from Louvain to Liège-Guilleminstrain Ic / ...
3. Take the train from Liege-Guillemins to Koeln Hbftrain Ice
2h 44m
€40–101
Line 56 bus, bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Diest Atheneum to Hasselt Station perron 9bus 56
2. Take the bus from Hasselt Station to Cologne Airport CGNbus N84 / ...
4h 33m
€16–27
Drive 153.6 km
1. Drive from Diest to Colognecar 153.6 km
1h 33m
€24–35
Train via Aachen
1. Take the train from Maastricht to Aachen Hbftrain S43 / ...
2. Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Koeln Hbftrain Re
3h 22m
€28–71

Diest to Cologne by train

106Weekly Trains

2h 44mAverage Duration

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Distance: 220.7 km
Duration: 2h 44m

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

You can take a train from Diest to Koeln Hbf via Louvain and Liege-Guillemins in around 2h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Diest Atheneum to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Hasselt Station, Cologne Airport CGN, and Flughafen Köln/Bonn Bf in around 4h 33m.

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