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 €20 - €35 and takes 7h 3m.

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 7h 3m.

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 4h 11m.

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 - €130.

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 Leverkusen 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 which takes 7h 3m and costs €20 - €35. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €75 - €140 and takes 4h 11m.

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 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, bus, and car

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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 Markt perron 9bus 45
3h 47m
€24–129
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 / ...
7h 3m
€20–31
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 / ...
4h 11m
€78–132
Train, bus, line 45 bus
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to 's-Hertogenboschtrain 47
2. Take the bus from 's-Hertogenbosch, Centraal Station to Tilburg, Centraal Stationbus 301 / ...
3. Take the bus from Tilburg Centraal Station perron B to Turnhout Markt perron 9bus 45
4h 40m
€43–135

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 Heumarkt to Turnhout Zeshoek via Wiesdorf Leverkusen Mitte Bf, Leverkusen, Antwerp Rooseveltplaats, and Antwerpen Roosevelt perron A5 in around 7h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Koeln Hbf to Turnhout via Bruxelles-Midi in around 4h 11m.

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