There are 4 ways to get from Cologne to Tournai by train (Eurostar), night train, train, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Thalys
- Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Tournaitrain Ic / ...
3h 14m€53–192Night train, train
cheapest- Take the night train from Koeln Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midinighttrain Nj
- Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Tournaitrain Ic / ...
4h 57m€35–119Drive 290.9 km
- Drive from Cologne to Tournaicar 290.9 km
2h 48m€45–65Train via Brussels
- Take the train from Köln Hbf to Bruxelles Miditrain 79
- Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Tournaitrain Ic / ...
3h 28m€50–192
Cologne to Tournai by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Tournai is to drive which costs €45 - €65 and takes 2h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Cologne to Tournai is to drive which takes 2h 48m and costs €45 - €65.
No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Tournai. However, there are services departing from Koeln Hbf and arriving at Tournai via Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 14m.
The distance between Cologne and Tournai is 301 km. The road distance is 290.9 km.
The best way to get from Cologne to Tournai without a car is to train which takes 3h 14m and costs €50 - €200.
It takes approximately 3h 14m to get from Cologne to Tournai, including transfers.
Cologne to Tournai train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Koeln Hbf station.
Cologne to Tournai train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Tournai is 291 km. It takes approximately 2h 48m to drive from Cologne to Tournai.
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What companies run services between Cologne, Germany and Tournai, Belgium?
You can take a train from Koeln Hbf to Tournai via Bruxelles-Midi in around 3h 14m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)3432 186 186
- Website
- eurostar.com
Train from Koeln Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €70–120
- Website
- https://www.eurostar.com/rw-en
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- bahn.de
Train from Koeln Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €40–170
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
Train from Köln Hbf to Bruxelles Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €40–170
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- belgiantrain.be
Train from Bruxelles-Midi to Tournai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €13–28
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
Train from Bruxelles-Midi to Tournai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €13–28
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
Train from Köln Hbf to Bruxelles Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €35–75
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
Train from Bruxelles-Midi to Tournai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €13–28
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
- Phone
- +43 (0) 51717
- Website
- nightjet.com
Night train from Koeln Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 39m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €22–95
- Website
- https://www.nightjet.com/en/#/home
- Sleeper Carriage
- €85–95
- Couchette Carriage
- €50–65
- Seating Carriage
- €22–26
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from Köln Hbf to Bruxelles Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €35–75
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
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