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

The cheapest way to get from Schaffen to Cologne is to bus which costs €20 - €40 and takes 4h 54m.

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

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

Is there a direct bus between Schaffen and Cologne?

No, there is no direct bus from Schaffen to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Schaffen Dorp and arriving at Cologne Airport CGN via Diest Station perron 3 and Hasselt Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 54m.

Is there a direct train between Schaffen and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Schaffen to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Diest and arriving at Köln Hbf via Leuven. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 34m.

How far is it from Schaffen to Cologne?

The distance between Schaffen and Cologne is 223 km. The road distance is 149.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Schaffen to Cologne without a car is to train via Leuven which takes 3h 34m and costs €35 - €85.

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

It takes approximately 3h 34m to get from Schaffen to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Schaffen to Cologne bus from?

Schaffen to Cologne bus services, operated by De Lijn, depart from Diest Station perron 3.

Where do I catch the Schaffen to Cologne train from?

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

Train or bus from Schaffen to Cologne?

The best way to get from Schaffen to Cologne is to train via Leuven which takes 3h 34m and costs €35 - €85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €20 - €40 and takes 4h 54m.

Where does the Schaffen to Cologne bus arrive?

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

Where does the Schaffen to Cologne train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Schaffen to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Schaffen to Cologne is 150 km. It takes approximately 1h 33m to drive from Schaffen to Cologne.

Where can I stay near Cologne?

There are 1829+ hotels available in Cologne.

Schaffen to Cologne - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Train via Leuven
best
1. Take the train from Diest to Louvaintrain L / ...
2. Take the train from Leuven to Köln Hbftrain 79
3h 34m
€38–82
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Diest Station perron 3 to Hasselt Station perron 9bus 56
2. Take the bus from Hasselt Station to Cologne Airport CGNbus N84 / ...
4h 54m
€20–36
Drive 149.8 km
1. Drive from Schaffen to Colognecar 149.8 km
1h 33m
€24–35
Train
1. Take the train from Diest to Brussels-Nordtrain Ic / ...
2. Take the train from Brussels-Nord to Koeln Hbftrain Ice / ...
3h 42m
€53–99
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 43m
€36–94

Schaffen to Cologne by bus and train

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Distance: 223.3 km
Duration: 3h 34m

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

You can take a bus from Schaffen Dorp to Köln Hbf via Diest Station perron 4, Diest, Louvain, and Leuven in around 3h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Schaffen Dorp to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Diest Station perron 3, Hasselt Station, Cologne Airport CGN, and Flughafen Köln/Bonn Bf in around 4h 54m.

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