The average train between Turnhout and Cologne takes 3h 59m and the fastest train takes 3h 11m. The train service runs several times per day from Turnhout to Cologne. 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 Turnhout and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 4:54 AM at night, and the last departure from Turnhout is at 9:04 PM which arrives into Cologne at 8:16 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Turnhout to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Turnhout station and arriving at Cologne station via Brussels-Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 59m.
Turnhout to Cologne train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Turnhout station.
Turnhout to Cologne train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Koeln Hbf station.
Book your Turnhout to Cologne train tickets online with Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB) and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Turnhout and Cologne is 146.5 km. The road distance is 292 km.
You can take a train from Turnhout to Koeln Hbf via Brussels-Nord in around 3h 53m.