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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 $34. 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 $34, and a train costs an average of $95.
Distance: 262 miles (423 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$135 Average price | $48 Average price Cheapest | $188 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 0m Average total duration Fastest 5h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 15m Average total duration 6h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 36m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - 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.
This is compared to other travel options from Biel/Bienne to Cologne:
A bus is $87 (€70) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Biel/Bienne to Cologne costing on average $135 (€108).
A bus is $142 (€113) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Biel/Bienne to Cologne costing on average $190 (€151).
Other travel options to Cologne take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 30m.
Bus takes on average 6h 45m.
Travel optionsfrom Biel/Bienne to Cologne
How to get from Biel/Bienne to Cologne by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Biel/Bienne to Cologne is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
7:49 AM5h16Biel/Bienne1:05 PMCologne$1071One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- 7:49 AM5h16Biel/Bienne1:05 PMCologne$1071One-way1 transfer
Fastest
- 7:49 AM5h16Biel/Bienne1:05 PMCologne$1071One-way1 transfer
Other options
- 5:48 AM5h17Biel/Bienne11:05 AMCologne$1071One-way1 transfer
- 9:48 AM5h17Biel/Bienne3:05 PMCologne$1071One-way1 transfer
- 11:48 AM5h17Biel/Bienne5:05 PMCologne$1071One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Biel/Bienne to Cologne:
A bus is $87 (€70) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Biel/Bienne to Cologne costing on average $135 (€108).
A bus is $142 (€113) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Biel/Bienne to Cologne costing on average $190 (€151).
Other travel options to Cologne take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 30m.
Bus takes on average 6h 45m.
- Around 15 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.
- Buses mostly depart from Bern, Car-Terminal Neufeld and arrive in Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen).
- Flights mostly depart from Zurich Airport and arrive in Cologne Bonn Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Biel/Bienne and arrive in Cologne Hbf.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Cologne by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, BLS AG to go to Cologne by train.
- 3 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
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