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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Turnhout is to bus and line 319 bus which costs €18 - €27 and takes 5h 18m.

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 train between Cologne and Turnhout?

No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Turnhout. However, there are services departing from Koeln Hbf and arriving at Turnhout via Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 50m.

How far is it from Cologne to Turnhout?

The distance between Cologne and Turnhout is 222 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 and line 45 bus which takes 3h 47m and costs €23 - €140.

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

It takes approximately 3h 47m 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 Düsseldorf central bus station.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Turnhout train from?

Cologne to Turnhout train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Koeln Hbf station.

Train or bus from Cologne to Turnhout?

The best way to get from Cologne to Turnhout is to bus and line 319 bus which takes 5h 18m and costs €18 - €27. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €50 - €200 and takes 3h 50m.

Where does the Cologne to Turnhout bus arrive?

Cologne to Turnhout bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Eindhoven Station.

Where does the Cologne to Turnhout train arrive?

Cologne to Turnhout train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi 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, line 45 bus, and bus

Q: 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 and arriving at Turnhout Warande perron 1 via Düsseldorf central bus station, Eindhoven, Station J and Reusel Evenementenhalte. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 18m.

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

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Train, line 45 bus
best
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to 's-Hertogenboschtrain Ice
2. Take the bus from Tilburg Centraal Station perron B to Turnhout Warande perron 3bus 45
3h 47m
€24–133
Bus, line 319 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Düsseldorf central bus station to Eindhoven Stationbus FlixBus 007 / ...
2. Take the bus from Eindhoven, Station J to Reusel, Busstation Reuselbus 319
5h 18m
€19–27
Drive 182.7 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Turnhoutcar 182.7 km
1h 54m
€29–41
Train
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Thalys
2. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Turnhouttrain Ic / ...
3h 50m
€53–191
Train, line 319 bus
1. Take the train from Neuss Hbf to Venlotrain
2. Take the train from Venlo to Eindhoven Centraaltrain
3. Take the bus from Eindhoven, Station J to Reusel, Busstation Reuselbus 319
5h 4m
€27–40

Cologne to Turnhout by train and bus

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Distance: 222.1 km
Duration: 3h 47m

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

You can take a bus from Köln to Turnhout Warande perron 1 via Düsseldorf central bus station, Eindhoven Station, Eindhoven, Station J, Reusel, Busstation Reusel, and Reusel Evenementenhalte in around 5h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Koeln Hbf to Turnhout via Bruxelles-Midi in around 3h 50m.

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