There are 5 ways to get from Tourcoing to Cologne by train (TGV, Eurostar), bus, car, or train (Eurostar)
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- Take the train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Tgv
- Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln Hbftrain Ice
4h 18m€72–202Bus via Flughafen Köln/Bonn Bf
cheapest- Take the bus from Lille to Cologne Airport CGNbus N870 / ...
6h 57m€27–52Drive 312.2 km
- Drive from Tourcoing to Colognecar 312.2 km
3h 9m€48–69Train via Courtrai
- Take the train from Courtrai to Bruxelles-Miditrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln Hbftrain Ice
4h 30m€57–140Bus
- Take the bus from Lille to Leverkusenbus 280
7h 52m€30–52
Tourcoing to Cologne by subway and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Tourcoing to Cologne is to bus which costs €29 - €55 and takes 7h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Tourcoing to Cologne is to drive which takes 3h 9m and costs €45 - €70.
No, there is no direct train from Tourcoing to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Tourcoing Centre and arriving at Koeln Hbf via Lille Europe and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 18m.
The distance between Tourcoing and Cologne is 341 km. The road distance is 312.2 km.
The best way to get from Tourcoing to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 4h 18m and costs €70 - €210.
It takes approximately 4h 18m to get from Tourcoing to Cologne, including transfers.
Tourcoing to Cologne train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Courtrai station.
The best way to get from Tourcoing to Cologne is to train which takes 4h 18m and costs €70 - €210. Alternatively, you can bus via Flughafen Köln/Bonn Bf, which costs €26 - €55 and takes 6h 57m.
Tourcoing to Cologne train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Bruxelles-Midi station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tourcoing to Cologne is 312 km. It takes approximately 3h 9m to drive from Tourcoing to Cologne.
What companies run services between Tourcoing, France and Cologne, Germany?
You can take a subway from Tourcoing Centre to Koeln Hbf via Lille Europe, Lille Europe, and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 4h 18m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Lille to Cologne Airport CGN 3 times a day. Tickets cost €21–40 and the journey takes 5h 5m. BlaBlaCar Bus also services this route twice daily.
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €25–60
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- 2nd Class
- €25–35
- 1st Class
- €45–60
- Phone
- +44 343 218 6186
- Website
- eurostar.com
Train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €35–80
- Website
- https://www.eurostar.com/rw-en
- Standard
- €35–50
- Comfort
- €40–55
- Premium
- €55–80
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €55–120
- Website
- https://www.eurostar.com/rw-en
- Standard
- €55–80
- Comfort
- €65–90
- Premium
- €90–120
- Phone
- +49 30 311 682904
- Website
- bahn.de
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €45–50
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- belgiantrain.be
Train from Courtrai to Bruxelles-Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €9–14
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
- 2nd Class
- €9–14
- 1st Class
- €14–21
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Lille to Cologne Airport CGN
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €21–40
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Lille to Leverkusen
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €22–40
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +3-389-268-0068
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Lille to Cologne Airport CGN
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €29–40
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
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