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Compare train and bus for Cologne to Tilburg
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cologne to Tilburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $9. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 56m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $9, and a train costs an average of $27.
Distance: 91 miles (147 km)
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$60 Average price | $16 Average price Cheapest |
3h 26m Average total duration Fastest 2h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 36m Average total duration 3h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Travel optionsfrom Cologne to Tilburg
How to get from Cologne to Tilburg by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Cologne to Tilburg is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus3:00 PM3h50Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen)6:50 PMTilburg, Burgemeester Brokxlaan (Station ingang Noord)$221One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus3:00 PM3h50Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen)6:50 PMTilburg, Burgemeester Brokxlaan (Station ingang Noord)$221One-way0 transfers
Fastest
ICE 1250 · RE 66358:50 AM2h25Cologne Hbf11:15 AMTilburg station$901One-way1 transfer
Other options
10608 · 20070 · IC 3540 · IC 11389:25 AM2h40Cologne Hbf12:05 PMTilburg station$701One-way3 transfers
10612 · 20074 · IC 3548 · IC 114611:25 AM2h40Cologne Hbf2:05 PMTilburg station$701One-way3 transfers
10908 · 18928 · 32536 · IC 27429:47 AM3h18Cologne Hbf1:05 PMTilburg station$801One-way4 transfers
FlixBus6:10 AM3h25Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen)9:35 AMTilburg, Burgemeester Brokxlaan (Station ingang Noord)$561One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Cologne to Tilburg:
A bus is $18 (€14) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cologne to Tilburg costing on average $27 (€22).
Other travel options to Tilburg take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 35m.
- Around 10 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Cologne and Tilburg as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Cologne Hbf and arrive in Tilburg station.
- Buses mostly depart from Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen) and arrive in Tilburg, Burgemeester Brokxlaan (Station ingang Noord).
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Tilburg by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, VIAS Rail GmbH to go to Tilburg by train.
- 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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