There are 4 ways to get from Tournai to Cologne by train (Eurostar), 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 via Brussels
best- Take the train from Tournai to Bruxelles-Miditrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Bruxelles Midi to Köln Hbftrain 79
3h 42m€55–149Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Cologne - Airport Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
6h 40m€32–65Drive 289.4 km
- Drive from Tournai to Colognecar 289.4 km
2h 46m€45–64Train
- Take the train from Tournai to Bruxelles-Miditrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln Hbftrain Ice
3h 44m€55–149
Tournai to Cologne by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Tournai to Cologne is to bus which costs €30 - €65 and takes 6h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Tournai to Cologne is to drive which takes 2h 46m and costs €40 - €65.
No, there is no direct train from Tournai to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Tournai and arriving at Köln Hbf via Bruxelles Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 42m.
The distance between Tournai and Cologne is 301 km. The road distance is 289.4 km.
The best way to get from Tournai to Cologne without a car is to train via Brussels which takes 3h 42m and costs €55 - €150.
It takes approximately 3h 42m to get from Tournai to Cologne, including transfers.
Tournai to Cologne train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Tournai station.
The best way to get from Tournai to Cologne is to train via Brussels which takes 3h 42m and costs €55 - €150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €65 and takes 6h 40m.
Tournai to Cologne train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Bruxelles-Midi station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tournai to Cologne is 289 km. It takes approximately 2h 46m to drive from Tournai to Cologne.
What companies run services between Tournai, Belgium and Cologne, Germany?
You can take a train from Tournai to Köln Hbf via Bruxelles-Midi and Bruxelles Midi in around 3h 42m. Alternatively, BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Cologne - Airport Bus Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost €25–50 and the journey takes 4h 40m. FlixBus also services this route 4 times a day.
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- belgiantrain.be
Train from Tournai to Bruxelles-Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–29
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
Train from Bruxelles Midi to Köln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 43m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €40–80
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
- Phone
- +49 30 311 682904
- Website
- bahn.de
Train from Bruxelles Midi to Köln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €40–100
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €40–100
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
- Phone
- +44 343 218 6186
- Website
- eurostar.com
Train from Bruxelles Midi to Köln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €70–120
- Website
- https://www.eurostar.com/rw-en
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €70–120
- Website
- https://www.eurostar.com/rw-en
- Phone
- +3-389-268-0068
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Cologne - Airport Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €25–50
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Cologne - Airport Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €24–45
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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