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Museum Ludwig
Major modern and contemporary art museum beside the cathedral, known for Pop Art, Picasso works, and a strong international collection.
Cheapest price
$31
Average price
$89
Fastest journey
3 h 5 m
Average duration
3 h 11 m
Trains per day
43
Distance
189 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Saarbrücken Hbf to Cologne Hbf is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Saarbrücken Hbf to Cologne Hbf will cost around $89 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $31.
It's difficult to get from Saarbrücken Hbf to Cologne Hbf without transferring at least once.
12552 · 5107
4142 · ICE 616
29535 · IC 60402
4131 · ICE 24
ICE 9555 · IC 2347
ICE 9553 · ICE 516
ICE 9555 · ICE 512
ICE 610+
TGV 9551
4146 · ICE 202
4102 · ICE 200Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Saarbrücken Hbf to Cologne Hbf among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $15. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 31m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $15, and a train costs an average of $25.
Distance: 117 miles (189 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$50 Average price | $21 Average price Cheapest | $39 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 1m Average total duration Fastest 3h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 1m Average total duration 3h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 4m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Saarbrücken Hbf to Cologne Hbf:
A bus is $29 (€23) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Saarbrücken Hbf to Cologne Hbf costing on average $50 (€40).
Other travel options to Cologne Hbf take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 31m.
Tickets start at around $50 (€40) compared to roughly $39 (€32) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-10.79 (€-8.76). The journey takes 3h 31m versus 3h 4m 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.
The table below shows live departures for Saarbrücken Hbf to Cologne Hbf trains for today, Tuesday, June 9. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ICE 9555 · ICE 512 | Delayed 5:08 PM 7:00 PMSaarbrücken Hbf | 3h05 | 10:05 PM Cologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
4133 · IC 2347 | On time 7:19 PM Saarbrücken Hbf | 3h47 | 11:06 PM Cologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
4122 · ICE 100 | 7:47 PM Saarbrücken Hbf | 3h23 | 11:10 PM Cologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
29533 · ICE 1220 | On time 7:51 PM Saarbrücken Hbf | 4h15 | 12:06 AM Cologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 9557 · 12755 · 25450 · 25400 | On time 8:59 PM Saarbrücken Hbf | 5h03 | 2:02 AM Cologne Hbf | 3 transfers | |
ICE 9557 · ICE 510 | On time 8:59 PM Saarbrücken Hbf | 3h11 | 12:10 AM Cologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
29535 · IC 60402 | On time 9:51 PM Saarbrücken Hbf | 7h53 | 5:44 AM Cologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| Wednesday, June 10 | |||||
29501 · 25414 | 3:42 AM Saarbrücken Hbf | 5h20 | 9:02 AM Cologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
29501 · ICE 18 | On time 3:42 AM Saarbrücken Hbf | 3h58 | 7:40 AM Cologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
4142 · ICE 616 | 4:44 AM Saarbrücken Hbf | 3h21 | 8:05 AM Cologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
4105 · IC 2241 | 4:58 AM Saarbrücken Hbf | 4h08 | 9:06 AM Cologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
12552 · 5107 | 5:16 AM Saarbrücken Hbf | 4h27 | 9:43 AM Cologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 1091 · ICE 204 | On time 5:36 AM Saarbrücken Hbf | 3h29 | 9:05 AM Cologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
4107 · ICE 1022 | On time 6:19 AM Saarbrücken Hbf | 3h47 | 10:06 AM Cologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 932 · ICE 614 | 6:28 AM Saarbrücken Hbf | 3h37 | 10:05 AM Cologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
4109 · ICE 1049 | 7:19 AM Saarbrücken Hbf | 3h46 | 11:05 AM Cologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
4146 · ICE 202 | On time 7:47 AM Saarbrücken Hbf | 3h18 | 11:05 AM Cologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
4111 · ICE 1020 | On time 8:19 AM Saarbrücken Hbf | 3h46 | 12:05 PM Cologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 563 · ICE 612 | On time 8:27 AM Saarbrücken Hbf | 3h38 | 12:05 PM Cologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
4113 · IC 1947 | On time 9:19 AM Saarbrücken Hbf | 3h46 | 1:05 PM Cologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
4102 · ICE 200 | On time 9:47 AM Saarbrücken Hbf | 3h18 | 1:05 PM Cologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
4115 · ICE 926 | 10:19 AM Saarbrücken Hbf | 3h46 | 2:05 PM Cologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 610+ TGV 9551 | On time 10:58 AM Saarbrücken Hbf | 3h07 | 2:05 PM Cologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
4117 · ICE 1645 | 11:19 AM Saarbrücken Hbf | 3h46 | 3:05 PM Cologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
4106 · ICE 108 | On time 11:47 AM Saarbrücken Hbf | 3h18 | 3:05 PM Cologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
4119 · ICE 1228 | On time 12:19 PM Saarbrücken Hbf | 3h47 | 4:06 PM Cologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
4108 · ICE 518 | On time 12:47 PM Saarbrücken Hbf | 3h18 | 4:05 PM Cologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
12529 · S2 · ICE 916 · S19 | 1:02 PM Saarbrücken Hbf | 3h37 | 4:39 PM Cologne Hbf | 3 transfers | |
4121 · IC 2012 | 1:19 PM Saarbrücken Hbf | 3h47 | 5:06 PM Cologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
4110 · ICE 106 | On time 1:47 PM Saarbrücken Hbf | 3h18 | 5:05 PM Cologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
29521 · ICE 12 | On time 1:51 PM Saarbrücken Hbf | 3h49 | 5:40 PM Cologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
4123 · ICE 28 | 2:19 PM Saarbrücken Hbf | 3h47 | 6:06 PM Cologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 9553 · ICE 516 | On time 3:00 PM Saarbrücken Hbf | 3h05 | 6:05 PM Cologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
4125 · IC 1941 | On time 3:19 PM Saarbrücken Hbf | 3h46 | 7:05 PM Cologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
4114 · ICE 104 | On time 3:47 PM Saarbrücken Hbf | 3h18 | 7:05 PM Cologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
29525 · ICE 10 | On time 3:51 PM Saarbrücken Hbf | 3h49 | 7:40 PM Cologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
4127 · ICE 1224 | On time 4:19 PM Saarbrücken Hbf | 3h46 | 8:05 PM Cologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
4116 · ICE 514 | On time 4:47 PM Saarbrücken Hbf | 3h18 | 8:05 PM Cologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
29527 · ICE 318 | On time 4:51 PM Saarbrücken Hbf | 4h08 | 8:59 PM Cologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
4129 · ICE 1649 | 5:19 PM Saarbrücken Hbf | 3h47 | 9:06 PM Cologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
4118 · ICE 102 | 5:47 PM Saarbrücken Hbf | 3h18 | 9:05 PM Cologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
4131 · ICE 24 | 6:19 PM Saarbrücken Hbf | 3h46 | 10:05 PM Cologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Saarbrücken Hbf to Cologne Hbf run on average 7 times per day, taking around 3h 31m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $25 (€20) but you can travel from only $15 (€12) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 02:58, the last at 19:47. The fastest train covers the 117 miles (189 km) distance in 3h 11m.
Distance 117 miles (189 km) |
Average train duration 3h 31m |
Cheapest ticket price $25 (€20) |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 3h 11m |
First train 2:58 AM |
Last train 7:47 PM |
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Major modern and contemporary art museum beside the cathedral, known for Pop Art, Picasso works, and a strong international collection.
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