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

The cheapest way to get from Tilburg to Cologne is to bus which costs €24 - €35 and takes 3h 45m.

What is the fastest way to get from Tilburg to Cologne?

The fastest way to get from Tilburg to Cologne is to drive which takes 1h 54m and costs €30 - €50.

Is there a direct bus between Tilburg and Cologne?

No, there is no direct bus from Tilburg station to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Tilburg Station and arriving at Köln via Dusseldorf Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Tilburg and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Tilburg to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Tilburg and arriving at Köln Hbf via Eindhoven Centraal and Venlo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 33m.

How far is it from Tilburg to Cologne?

The distance between Tilburg and Cologne is 172 km. The road distance is 178.2 km.

How do I travel from Tilburg to Cologne without a car?

The best way to get from Tilburg to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 3h 33m and costs €18 - €85.

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

It takes approximately 3h 33m to get from Tilburg to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Tilburg to Cologne bus from?

Tilburg to Cologne bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Tilburg Station.

Where do I catch the Tilburg to Cologne train from?

Tilburg to Cologne train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Tilburg station.

Train or bus from Tilburg to Cologne?

The best way to get from Tilburg to Cologne is to train which takes 3h 33m and costs €18 - €85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €24 - €35 and takes 3h 45m.

Where does the Tilburg to Cologne bus arrive?

Tilburg to Cologne bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Düsseldorf central bus station.

Where does the Tilburg to Cologne train arrive?

Tilburg to Cologne train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Eindhoven Centraal station.

Can I drive from Tilburg to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Tilburg to Cologne is 178 km. It takes approximately 1h 54m to drive from Tilburg to Cologne.

How do I get a train ticket from Tilburg to Cologne?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Tilburg to Cologne?

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Where can I stay near Cologne?

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Tilburg to Cologne - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Tilburg to Cologne by train, bus, or car

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1. Take the train from Tilburg to Eindhoven Centraaltrain
2. Take the train from Eindhoven Centraal to Venlotrain
3. Take the train from Venlo to Köln Hbftrain 78 / ...
3h 33m
€18–82
Bus
1. Take the bus from Tilburg Station to Düsseldorf central bus stationbus N1361 / ...
3h 45m
€24–32
Drive 178.2 km
1. Drive from Tilburg to Colognecar 178.2 km
1h 54m
€32–47
Train via Düsseldorf
1. Take the train from Eindhoven Centraal to Venlotrain
2. Take the train from Venlo to Neuss Hbftrain
3. Take the train from Neuss Hauptbahnhof to Köln Hbftrain S11
3h 41m
€22–51

Tilburg to Cologne by train

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Distance: 171.8 km
Duration: 3h 33m

What companies run services between Tilburg, Netherlands and Cologne, Germany?

You can take a train from Tilburg to Köln Hbf via Eindhoven Centraal and Venlo in around 3h 33m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Tilburg Station to Düsseldorf central bus station twice daily. Tickets cost €11–18 and the journey takes 2h 20m.

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