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 - €28 and takes 4h 30m.

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 €24 - €35.

Is there a direct bus between Diest and Cologne?

No, there is no direct bus from Diest to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Diest Atheneum and arriving at Cologne Airport CGN via Hasselt Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 30m.

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 Brussels-Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 2m.

How far is it from Diest to Cologne?

The distance between Diest and Cologne is 273 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 3h 2m and costs €50 - €100.

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

It takes approximately 3h 2m to get from Diest to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Diest to Cologne bus from?

Diest to Cologne bus services, operated by De Lijn, depart from Diest Atheneum station.

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 3h 2m and costs €50 - €100. Alternatively, you can line 56 bus and bus, which costs €16 - €28 and takes 4h 30m.

Where does the Diest to Cologne bus arrive?

Diest to Cologne bus services, operated by De Lijn, arrive at Hasselt Station perron 9.

Where does the Diest to Cologne train arrive?

Diest to Cologne train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Brussels-Nord 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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Diest to Cologne - 5 ways to travel via train, line 56 bus, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Diest to Cologne by train, bus, car, or train (Eurostar)

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Diest to Brussels-Nordtrain Ic / ...
2. Take the train from Brussels-Nord to Koeln Hbftrain Ice / ...
3h 2m
€50–96
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 30m
€16–28
Drive 153.6 km
1. Drive from Diest to Colognecar 153.6 km
1h 33m
€25–35
Train via Liège
1. Take the train from Hasselt to Liège-Guilleminstrain S41 / ...
2. Take the train from Liege-Guillemins to Koeln Hbftrain Ice / ...
3h 25m
€34–91
Line 40 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Diest Atheneum to Leuven Station perron 2bus 40
2. Take the train from Leuven to Köln Hbftrain 79
3h 30m
€38–73

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Distance: 273.4 km
Duration: 3h 2m

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

You can take a train from Diest to Koeln Hbf via Brussels-Nord in around 3h 2m. 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 30m.

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