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Compare train and bus for Turnhout to Cologne
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Turnhout 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 48m. 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 €79.
Distance: 90 miles (146 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€79 Average price | €20 Average price Cheapest | €31 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 48m Average total duration Fastest 3h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 59m Average total duration 3h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 24m 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 Turnhout to Cologne
Compare the available ways to get from Turnhout to Cologne, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Turnhout to Cologne:
A bus is €60 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Turnhout to Cologne costing on average €79.
Other travel options to Cologne take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 59m.
Tickets start at around €79 compared to roughly €31 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -€48. The journey takes 3h 18m versus 2h 24m 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 Turnhout to Cologne
How to get from Turnhout to Cologne by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Turnhout to Cologne is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
7:00 PM 3h20 Turnhout 10:20 PM Cologne €14 1 One-way 0 transfers
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7:00 PM 3h20 Turnhout 10:20 PM Cologne €14 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
7:00 PM 3h20 Turnhout 10:20 PM Cologne €14 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Turnhout to Cologne:
A bus is €60 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Turnhout to Cologne costing on average €79.
Other travel options to Cologne take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 59m.
- Around 5 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Turnhout and Cologne as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Tilburg, Burgemeester Brokxlaan (Station ingang Noord) and arrive in Köln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2).
- Trains mostly depart from Turnhout station and arrive in Cologne Hbf.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Cologne by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Cologne by bus.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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