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Compare train and bus for Bayreuth to Cologne
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bayreuth to Cologne among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $41 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 5h 34m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $41, while a train costs an average of $120.
Distance: 214 miles (346 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$120 Average price | $41 Average price Cheapest | $79 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 34m Average total duration Fastest 5h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 19m Average total duration 6h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 51m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.9kg 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 Bayreuth to Cologne
Compare the available ways to get from Bayreuth to Cologne, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Bayreuth to Cologne:
A bus is $79 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bayreuth to Cologne costing on average $120.
Other travel options to Cologne take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 19m.
Tickets start at around $120 compared to roughly $79 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$41. The journey takes 5h 4m versus 4h 51m 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.
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How to get from Bayreuth to Cologne by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Bayreuth to Cologne is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
9:30 AM 7h10 Bayreuth 4:40 PM Cologne $19 1 One-way 0 transfers
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9:30 AM 7h10 Bayreuth 4:40 PM Cologne $19 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
9:30 AM 7h10 Bayreuth 4:40 PM Cologne $19 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
10:30 AM 7h10 Bayreuth 5:40 PM Cologne $36 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Bayreuth to Cologne:
A bus is $79 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bayreuth to Cologne costing on average $120.
Other travel options to Cologne take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 19m.
- Around 4 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bayreuth and Cologne as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Bayreuth Hbf and arrive in Cologne Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Bayreuth, Hbf and arrive in Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen).
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Cologne by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Cologne by train.
- 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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