The average train between Cologne and Turnhout takes 5h 9m and the fastest train takes 4h 44m. The train service runs several times per day from Cologne to Turnhout. 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 3 times a day between Cologne and Turnhout. The earliest departure is at 6:09 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cologne is at 6:05 PM which arrives into Turnhout at 10:53 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Turnhout. However, there are services departing from Cologne station and arriving at Turnhout station via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 9m.
Cologne to Turnhout train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Koeln Hbf station.
Cologne to Turnhout train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Turnhout station.
Book your Cologne to Turnhout train tickets online with Eurostar and Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB).
The distance between Cologne and Turnhout is 146.5 km. The road distance is 299 km.
You can take a train from Koeln Hbf to Turnhout via Bruxelles-Midi in around 3h 50m.