There are 5 ways to get from Cologne to Tessenderlo by train (Eurostar), bus, car, train, or night train
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Train via Leuven
best- Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Liege-Guilleminstrain
- Take the train from Liège-Guillemins to Louvaintrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Louvain to Diesttrain L / ...
3h 13m€39–157Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Cologne Airport CGN to Hasselt Stationbus N84 / ...
5h 17m€21–33Drive 151.3 km
- Drive from Cologne to Tessenderlocar 151.3 km
1h 37m€24–34Train
- Take the train from Köln Hbf to Liège, Guillemins Bftrain 79
- Take the train from Liège-Guillemins to Hasselttrain S41 / ...
3h 52m€35–116Night train, train, line 29 bus
- Take the night train from Koeln Hbf to Liege-Guilleminsnighttrain Nj
- Take the train from Liège-Guillemins to Hasselttrain S41 / ...
- Take the bus from Hasselt Station perron 10 to Heppen Kerkbus 29 / ...
6h 9m€33–112
Cologne to Tessenderlo by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Tessenderlo is to bus which costs €20 - €35 and takes 5h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Cologne to Tessenderlo is to drive which takes 1h 37m and costs €23 - €35.
No, there is no direct bus from Cologne to Tessenderlo. However, there are services departing from Cologne Airport CGN and arriving at Tessenderlo Kerk via Hasselt Station perron 9 and Diest Station perron 3. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 17m.
No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Tessenderlo. However, there are services departing from Koeln Hbf and arriving at Diest via Liège-Guillemins and Louvain. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 13m.
The distance between Cologne and Tessenderlo is 230 km. The road distance is 151.3 km.
The best way to get from Cologne to Tessenderlo without a car is to train via Leuven which takes 3h 13m and costs €35 - €160.
It takes approximately 3h 13m to get from Cologne to Tessenderlo, including transfers.
Cologne to Tessenderlo bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Cologne Airport CGN station.
Cologne to Tessenderlo train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Koeln Hbf station.
The best way to get from Cologne to Tessenderlo is to train via Leuven which takes 3h 13m and costs €35 - €160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €20 - €35 and takes 5h 17m.
What companies run services between Cologne, Germany and Tessenderlo, Belgium?
You can take a train from Koeln Hbf to Tessenderlo Lichtveld via Liège-Guillemins, Louvain, Diest, and Diest Station perron 3 in around 3h 13m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Cologne Airport CGN to Hasselt Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost €12–21 and the journey takes 2h 30m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)3432 186 186
- Website
- eurostar.com
Train from Koeln Hbf to Liege-Guillemins
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €35–65
- Website
- https://www.eurostar.com/rw-en
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- bahn.de
Train from Koeln Hbf to Liege-Guillemins
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €21–90
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
Train from Liège-Guillemins to Louvain
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–55
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
Train from Köln Hbf to Liège, Guillemins Bf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €21–90
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from Koeln Hbf to Liege-Guillemins
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €20–40
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Köln Hbf to Liège, Guillemins Bf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €20–40
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- belgiantrain.be
Train from Liège-Guillemins to Louvain
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €11–24
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
Train from Louvain to Diest
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €5–11
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
Train from Köln Hbf to Liège, Guillemins Bf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 59m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €20–40
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
Train from Liège-Guillemins to Hasselt
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–18
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
Train from Liège-Guillemins to Hasselt
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–18
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
- Phone
- +43 (0) 51717
- Website
- nightjet.com
Night train from Koeln Hbf to Liege-Guillemins
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €17–90
- Website
- https://www.nightjet.com/en/#/home
- Sleeper Carriage
- €75–90
- Couchette Carriage
- €50–60
- Seating Carriage
- €17–21
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Cologne Airport CGN to Hasselt Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €12–21
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +32 70 22 02 00
- Website
- delijn.be
Bus from Hasselt Station perron 10 to Heppen Kerk
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- https://www.delijn.be/en/
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More Questions & Answers
Cologne to Tessenderlo bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Hasselt Station.
Cologne to Tessenderlo train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Liege-Guillemins station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Tessenderlo is 151 km. It takes approximately 1h 37m to drive from Cologne to Tessenderlo.
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