Day trip from Köln to Tilburg
Tilburg lies 147 km (91 mi) north-west of Köln, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 147 km (91 mi) apart, Tilburg is a realistic day trip from Köln: about 2 h 23 min each way by road.
| Köln | Tilburg | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Germany | The Netherlands |
| Population | 1 million | 221,947 |
| Elevation | 58 m (190 ft) | 16 m (52 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Berlin) | UTC+2 (Europe/Amsterdam) |
| Postal codes | 50667–51149 | 5011–5049 |
What changes when you arrive in Tilburg
Crossing from Germany into The Netherlands: the dialling code becomes +31; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q533806.
Where to book tours and tickets in Tilburg
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Staying in Tilburg
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Common questions
How far is Tilburg from Köln?
147 km (91 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Köln; by road roughly 179 km (111 mi).
How long does it take to get from Köln to Tilburg by road?
About 2 h 23 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Köln and Tilburg?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Tilburg?
The Euro (EUR).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.