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Compare train and bus for Cologne to Hasselt
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cologne to Hasselt among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $22 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 0m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $22, while a train costs an average of $80.
Distance: 70 miles (113 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$80 Average price | $22 Average price Cheapest | $27 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 0m Average total duration Fastest 2h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 17m Average total duration 2h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 49m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Cologne to Hasselt:
A bus is $58 (€48) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cologne to Hasselt costing on average $80 (€66).
Other travel options to Hasselt take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 17m.
Tickets start at around $80 (€66) compared to roughly $27 (€22) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-53.07 (€-43.81). The journey takes 2h 30m versus 1h 49m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Cologne to Hasselt
How to get from Cologne to Hasselt by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Cologne to Hasselt is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus3:05 AM2h30Köln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2)5:35 AMHasselt, Monseigneur Broekxplein$151One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus3:05 AM2h30Köln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2)5:35 AMHasselt, Monseigneur Broekxplein$151One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- FlixBus3:05 AM2h30Köln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2)5:35 AMHasselt, Monseigneur Broekxplein$151One-way0 transfers
Other options
- ICE 316 · R 53829:43 AM2h54Cologne Hbf12:37 PMHasselt station$491One-way1 transfer
- ICE 16 · R 538411:43 AM2h54Cologne Hbf2:37 PMHasselt station$491One-way1 transfer
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53894:43 PM2h54Cologne Hbf7:37 PMHasselt station$761One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus10:10 AM3h05Köln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2)1:15 PMHasselt, Monseigneur Broekxplein$151One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus9:15 AM2h45Köln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2)12:00 PMHasselt, Monseigneur Broekxplein$191One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Cologne to Hasselt:
A bus is $58 (€48) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cologne to Hasselt costing on average $80 (€66).
Other travel options to Hasselt take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 17m.
- Around 4 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Cologne and Hasselt as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Cologne Hbf and arrive in Hasselt station.
- Buses mostly depart from Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen) and arrive in Hasselt, Monseigneur Broekxplein.
- Travel with Eurostar, Deutsche Bahn to go to Hasselt by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Hasselt by bus.
- 3 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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