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Compare train for Achern to Cologne
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Achern to Cologne among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €33 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 21m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €33, while a flight costs an average of €539.
Distance: 166 miles (268 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
€85 Average price | €33 Average price Cheapest | €539 Average price | €53 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 21m Average total duration Fastest 2h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 24m Average total duration 8h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 50m Average total duration 1h 50m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 3h 19m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Achern to Cologne:
A bus is €52 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Achern to Cologne costing on average €85.
A bus is €506 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Achern to Cologne costing on average €539.
Other travel options to Cologne take longer:
Flight takes on average 3h 50m.
Bus takes on average 9h 24m.
Tickets start at around €33 compared to roughly €53 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €20. The journey takes 8h 54m versus 3h 19m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
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How to get from Achern to Cologne by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Achern to Cologne is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
6:45 AM6h00Achern12:45 PMCologne€281One-way0 transfers
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- 6:45 AM6h00Achern12:45 PMCologne€281One-way0 transfers
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- 6:45 AM6h00Achern12:45 PMCologne€281One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Achern to Cologne:
A bus is €52 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Achern to Cologne costing on average €85.
A bus is €506 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Achern to Cologne costing on average €539.
Other travel options to Cologne take longer:
Flight takes on average 3h 50m.
Bus takes on average 9h 24m.
- Around 9 buses per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
- Around 1 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Achern and Cologne as scheduled services by train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Stuttgart Airport and arrive in Cologne Bonn Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Achern station and arrive in Cologne Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Kehl, Bahnhof and arrive in Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen).
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Cologne by train.
- Travel with Lufthansa Cityline to go to Cologne by flight.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus to go to Cologne by bus.
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