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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 an average ticket price of $21 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 15m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $21, while a train costs an average of $69.
Distance: 91 miles (147 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$69 Average price | $21 Average price Cheapest | $41 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 15m Average total duration Fastest 2h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 5m Average total duration 3h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 11m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Cologne to Tilburg
Compare the available ways to get from Cologne to Tilburg, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Cologne to Tilburg:
A bus is $48 (€40) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cologne to Tilburg costing on average $69 (€57).
Other travel options to Tilburg take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 5m.
Tickets start at around $69 (€57) compared to roughly $41 (€34) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$27 (-€23). The journey takes 2h 45m versus 2h 11m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
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.
- FlixBus6:10 AM3h25Köln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2)9:35 AMTilburg, Burgemeester Brokxlaan (Station ingang Noord)$261One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus6:10 AM3h25Köln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2)9:35 AMTilburg, Burgemeester Brokxlaan (Station ingang Noord)$261One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 10606 · 20068 · IC 3536 · IC 11348:25 AM2h40Cologne Hbf11:05 AMTilburg station$601One-way3 transfers
Other options
- ICE 528 · 20094 · Bus RE13 · 322839:17 PM4h46Cologne Messe/Deutz2:03 AMTilburg station$471One-way5 transfers
- ICE 120 · IC 36798:49 PM3h07Cologne Hbf11:56 PMTilburg station$511One-way1 transfer
- 10608 · 20070 · IC 3540 · IC 11389:25 AM2h40Cologne Hbf12:05 PMTilburg station$601One-way3 transfers
- FlixBus3:00 PM3h50Köln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2)6:50 PMTilburg, Burgemeester Brokxlaan (Station ingang Noord)$271One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Cologne to Tilburg:
A bus is $48 (€40) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cologne to Tilburg costing on average $69 (€57).
Other travel options to Tilburg take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 5m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 1 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.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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