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Compare train and bus for Bayreuth to Cologne
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Bayreuth to Cologne among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €17. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 34m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €17, and a train costs an average of €26.
Distance: 214 miles (346 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train |
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€28 Average price Cheapest | €82 Average price |
7h 22m Average total duration 6h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 4m Average total duration Fastest 5h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.3 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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The best way to travel from Bayreuth to Cologne is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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This is compared to other travel options from Bayreuth to Cologne:
A bus is $11 (€9) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bayreuth to Cologne costing on average $33 (€26).
Other travel options to Cologne take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 45m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 3 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 (Bonn Flughafen).
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Cologne by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Cologne by bus.
- 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
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