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Compare train, bus, and flight for Biel/Bienne to Cologne
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Biel/Bienne to Cologne among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €27. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 30m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €27, and a train costs an average of €75.
Distance: 262 miles (423 km)
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€107 Average price | €37 Average price Cheapest |
6h 0m Average total duration Fastest 5h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 40m Average total duration 6h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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The best way to travel from Biel/Bienne 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 Biel/Bienne to Cologne:
A bus is $61 (€48) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Biel/Bienne to Cologne costing on average $95 (€75).
A bus is $77 (€62) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Biel/Bienne to Cologne costing on average $111 (€89).
Other travel options to Cologne take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 11m.
Bus takes on average 7h 20m.
- Around 16 buses per day.
- Around 8 flights per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Biel/Bienne and Cologne as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Zurich Airport and arrive in Cologne Bonn Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Bern, Car-Terminal Neufeld and arrive in Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen).
- Trains mostly depart from Biel/Bienne and arrive in Cologne Hbf.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar to go to Cologne by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Cologne by train.
- 4 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
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