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Compare train and bus for Tilburg to Cologne
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Tilburg to Cologne among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $20 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 18m. 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 $20, while a train costs an average of $70.
Distance: 91 miles (147 km)
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$70 Average price | $20 Average price Cheapest |
3h 18m Average total duration Fastest 2h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 8m Average total duration 3h 38m 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.
Compare ways to travel from Tilburg to Cologne
Compare the available ways to get from Tilburg to Cologne, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Tilburg to Cologne:
A bus is $50 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Tilburg to Cologne costing on average $70.
Other travel options to Cologne take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 8m.
Travel optionsfrom Tilburg to Cologne
How to get from Tilburg to Cologne by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Tilburg to Cologne is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
(Amsterdam -> Prague)5:00 PM 2h40 Eindhoven, John F. Kennedylaan (Central Station) 7:40 PM Köln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2) $15 1 One-way 0 transfers
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(Amsterdam -> Prague)5:00 PM 2h40 Eindhoven, John F. Kennedylaan (Central Station) 7:40 PM Köln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2) $15 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
(Amsterdam -> Prague)5:00 PM 2h40 Eindhoven, John F. Kennedylaan (Central Station) 7:40 PM Köln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2) $15 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
IC 1165 · IC 3965 · 18965 · ICE 3136:25 PM 2h59 Tilburg station 9:24 PM Cologne Hbf $29 1 One-way 3 transfers
IC 1133 · IC 3933 · 18933 · ICE 31110:25 AM 2h59 Tilburg station 1:24 PM Cologne Hbf $39 1 One-way 3 transfers
IC 3634 · ICE 12512:04 PM 3h07 Tilburg station 3:11 PM Cologne Hbf $40 1 One-way 1 transfer
FlixBus8:00 PM 3h20 Tilburg, Burgemeester Brokxlaan (Station ingang Noord) 11:20 PM Köln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2) $15 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Tilburg to Cologne:
A bus is $50 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Tilburg to Cologne costing on average $70.
Other travel options to Cologne take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 8m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Tilburg and Cologne as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Tilburg station and arrive in Cologne Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Tilburg, Burgemeester Brokxlaan (Station ingang Noord) and arrive in Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen).
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, VIAS Rail GmbH, Eurostar to go to Cologne by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Cologne by bus.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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