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Compare train and bus for Tienen to Cologne
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Tienen to Cologne among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $24 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 55m. 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 $24, while a train costs an average of $91.
Distance: 88 miles (142 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$91 Average price | $24 Average price Cheapest | $34 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 55m Average total duration Fastest 2h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 8m Average total duration 3h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 58m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.4kg 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 Tienen to Cologne:
A bus is $67 (€56) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Tienen to Cologne costing on average $91 (€76).
Other travel options to Cologne take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 8m.
Tickets start at around $24 (€20) compared to roughly $34 (€28) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $9 (€8). The journey takes 3h 38m versus 1h 58m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
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How to get from Tienen to Cologne by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Tienen to Cologne is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 4:15 PM3h35Tienen7:50 PMCologne$161One-way0 transfers
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- 4:15 PM3h35Tienen7:50 PMCologne$161One-way0 transfers
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- 4:15 PM3h35Tienen7:50 PMCologne$161One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Tienen to Cologne:
A bus is $67 (€56) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Tienen to Cologne costing on average $91 (€76).
Other travel options to Cologne take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 8m.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Tienen and Cologne as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Tienen station and arrive in Cologne Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Leuven, Diestsepoort and arrive in Köln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2).
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Cologne by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Cologne by train.
- 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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