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

The cheapest way to get from Tessenderlo to Cologne is to bus which costs €21 - €50 and takes 5h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Tessenderlo to Cologne is to drive which takes 1h 38m and costs €23 - €35.

How far is it from Tessenderlo to Cologne?

The distance between Tessenderlo and Cologne is 230 km. The road distance is 151.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Tessenderlo to Cologne without a car is to train via Leuven which takes 3h 9m and costs €40 - €130.

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

It takes approximately 3h 9m to get from Tessenderlo to Cologne, including transfers.

Train or bus from Tessenderlo to Cologne?

The best way to get from Tessenderlo to Cologne is to train via Leuven which takes 3h 9m and costs €40 - €130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €21 - €50 and takes 5h 10m.

Can I drive from Tessenderlo to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Tessenderlo to Cologne is 151 km. It takes approximately 1h 38m to drive from Tessenderlo to Cologne.

Where can I stay near Cologne?

There are 1736+ hotels available in Cologne.

Tessenderlo to Cologne - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 31 bus

There are 5 ways to get from Tessenderlo to Cologne 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 via Leuven
best
1. Take the train from Diest to LouvainL / ...
2. Take the train from Louvain to Liège-GuilleminsIc / ...
3. Take the train from Liege-Guillemins to Koeln HbfIce / ...
3h 9m
€43–126
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Hasselt Station to Cologne Airport CGNN84 / ...
5h 10m
€21–50
Drive 151.1 km
1. Drive from Tessenderlo to Cologne151.1 km
1h 38m
€24–34
Train
1. Take the train from Diest to TongresIc / ...
2. Take the train from Tongres to Liège-GuilleminsS41
3. Take the train from Liege-Guillemins to Koeln HbfIce / ...
4h 14m
€40–103
Line 31 bus, line 45 bus, line 350 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Beringen Station perron 2 to Genk Station perron 931
2. Take the bus from Genk Station perron 4 to Maastricht Station perron D45 / ...
3. Take the bus from Maastricht, Station to Aachen, Hauptbahnhof350
4. Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Koeln Messe/DeutzRe
5h 32m
€28–38

Tessenderlo to Cologne by bus and train

113Weekly Services

3h 9mAverage Duration

€43Cheapest Price

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Distance: 230.1 km
Duration: 3h 9m

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

You can take a bus from Tessenderlo Lichtveld to Koeln Hbf via Diest Station perron 3, Diest, Louvain, and Liege-Guillemins in around 3h 9m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Hasselt Station to Cologne Airport CGN twice daily. Tickets cost €11–22 and the journey takes 2h 30m.

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