The average train between Cologne and Tournai takes 3h 44m and the fastest train takes 3h 7m. The train service runs several times per day from Cologne to Tournai. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 5 times a day between Cologne and Tournai. The earliest departure is at 6:09 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cologne is at 7:43 PM which arrives into Tournai at 11:16 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Tournai. However, there are services departing from Cologne station and arriving at Tournai station via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 44m.
Cologne to Tournai train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Koeln Hbf station.
Cologne to Tournai train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Tournai station.
Book your Cologne to Tournai train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB) and Eurostar.
The distance between Cologne and Tournai is 253 km. The road distance is 301 km.
You can take a train from Koeln Hbf to Tournai via Bruxelles-Midi in around 3h 14m.