The average train between Cologne and Turnhout takes 3h 53m and the fastest train takes 3h 10m. 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 4 times a day between Cologne and Turnhout. The earliest departure is at 7:43 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cologne is at 9:42 PM which arrives into Turnhout at 7:54 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 53m. 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 Brussels-Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 53m.
Cologne to Turnhout train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Hbf station.
Cologne to Turnhout train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Turnhout station.
Book your Cologne to Turnhout train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB).
The distance between Cologne and Turnhout is 146.5 km. The road distance is 292 km.
You can take a train from Köln Hbf to Turnhout via Brussels-Nord in around 3h 50m.