What is the cheapest way to get from Cologne to Turnhout?

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Turnhout is to bus which costs €18 - €50 and takes 6h 46m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cologne to Turnhout?

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Turnhout is to drive which takes 1h 54m and costs €28 - €45.

Is there a direct bus between Cologne and Turnhout?

No, there is no direct bus from Cologne to Turnhout. However, there are services departing from Köln Heumarkt and arriving at Turnhout Zeshoek via Leverkusen and Antwerpen Roosevelt perron A5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 46m.

Is there a direct train between Cologne and Turnhout?

No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Turnhout. However, there are services departing from Köln Hbf and arriving at Turnhout via Brussels-Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 42m.

How far is it from Cologne to Turnhout?

The distance between Cologne and Turnhout is 292 km. The road distance is 182.7 km.

How do I travel from Cologne to Turnhout without a car?

The best way to get from Cologne to Turnhout without a car is to train which takes 3h 42m and costs €35 - €95.

How long does it take to get from Cologne to Turnhout?

It takes approximately 3h 42m to get from Cologne to Turnhout, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Turnhout bus from?

Cologne to Turnhout bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Leverkusen station.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Turnhout train from?

Cologne to Turnhout train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Hbf station.

Train or bus from Cologne to Turnhout?

The best way to get from Cologne to Turnhout is to train which takes 3h 42m and costs €35 - €95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €18 - €50 and takes 6h 46m.

Where does the Cologne to Turnhout bus arrive?

Cologne to Turnhout bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Antwerp Rooseveltplaats station.

Where does the Cologne to Turnhout train arrive?

Cologne to Turnhout train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Brussels-Nord station.

Can I drive from Cologne to Turnhout?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Turnhout is 183 km. It takes approximately 1h 54m to drive from Cologne to Turnhout.

How do I get a train ticket from Cologne to Turnhout?

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Cologne to Turnhout - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 45 bus

There are 5 ways to get from Cologne to Turnhout by train, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Brussels-Nordtrain 79
2. Take the train from Brussels-Nord to Turnhouttrain Ic
3h 42m
€38–93
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Leverkusen to Antwerp Rooseveltplaatsbus 280
2. Take the bus from Antwerpen Roosevelt perron A5 to Turnhout Zeshoekbus 416 / ...
6h 46m
€18–48
Drive 182.7 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Turnhoutcar 182.7 km
1h 54m
€29–41
Train, line 45 bus
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Eindhoventrain 43N
2. Take the bus from Tilburg Centraal Station perron B to Turnhout Warande perron 3bus 45
3h 55m
€34–83
Train, line 319 bus
1. Take the train from Köln-Ehrenfeld to Eindhoventrain Nightjet
2. Take the bus from Eindhoven, Station J to Reusel, Busstation Reuselbus 319
4h 37m
€30–80

Cologne to Turnhout by train

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3h 42mAverage Duration

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Distance: 292 km
Duration: 3h 42m

What companies run services between Cologne, Germany and Turnhout, Belgium?

You can take a train from Köln Hbf to Turnhout via Brussels-Nord in around 3h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Köln Heumarkt to Turnhout Zeshoek via Wiesdorf Leverkusen Mitte Bf, Leverkusen, Antwerp Rooseveltplaats, and Antwerpen Roosevelt perron A5 in around 6h 46m.

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