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Compare bus and train 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 $19. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 51m. 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 $19, and a train costs an average of $36.
Distance: 214 miles (346 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$33 Average price Cheapest | $107 Average price | $80 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 22m Average total duration 6h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 21m Average total duration Fastest 5h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 51m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.3 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train 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.
This is compared to other travel options from Bayreuth to Cologne:
A bus is $74 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bayreuth to Cologne costing on average $107.
Other travel options to Cologne take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 52m.
Travel optionsfrom Bayreuth to Cologne
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.
- FlixBus8:20 AM6h45Bayreuth, Hbf3:05 PMKöln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen)$451One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus8:20 AM6h45Bayreuth, Hbf3:05 PMKöln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen)$451One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 3428 · Bus EV · ICE 8205:16 AM4h58Bayreuth Hbf10:14 AMCologne Messe/Deutz$611One-way2 transfers
Other options
- 3428 · Bus EV · ICE 10205:16 AM6h49Bayreuth Hbf12:05 PMCologne Hbf$831One-way2 transfers
- 3411 · 3010 · 4624 · ICE 262:04 PM6h02Bayreuth Hbf8:06 PMCologne Hbf$1571One-way3 transfers
- 3409 · 3008 · 4620 · ICE 2812:04 PM6h02Bayreuth Hbf6:06 PMCologne Hbf$1571One-way3 transfers
- FlixBus11:30 AM7h10Bayreuth, Hbf6:40 PMKöln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen)$511One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus3:05 AM7h40Bayreuth, Hbf10:45 AMKöln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen)$591One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus5:30 PM9h25Bayreuth, Hbf2:55 AMKöln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen)$1051One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Bayreuth to Cologne:
A bus is $74 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bayreuth to Cologne costing on average $107.
Other travel options to Cologne take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 52m.
- Around 7 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 bus and train 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 Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) to go to Cologne by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Cologne by bus.
- 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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