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Compare train and bus for Bielefeld to Cologne
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bielefeld to Cologne among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $12. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 19m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $12, and a train costs an average of $10.
Distance: 101 miles (164 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$24 Average price | $19 Average price Cheapest | $34 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 49m Average total duration Fastest 2h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 6m Average total duration 2h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 19m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg 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 Bielefeld to Cologne:
A bus is $4 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bielefeld to Cologne costing on average $24.
Other travel options to Cologne take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 36m.
Travel optionsfrom Bielefeld to Cologne
How to get from Bielefeld to Cologne by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Bielefeld to Cologne is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixTrain7:23 PM2h17Bielefeld Hbf9:40 PMCologne Hbf$121One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixTrain7:23 PM2h17Bielefeld Hbf9:40 PMCologne Hbf$121One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- ICE 6549:33 AM1h41Bielefeld Hbf11:14 AMCologne Hbf$371One-way0 transfers
Other options
- FlixTrain11:23 AM2h18Bielefeld Hbf1:41 PMCologne Hbf$121One-way0 transfers
- FlixTrain3:23 PM2h20Bielefeld Hbf5:43 PMCologne Hbf$121One-way0 transfers
- IC 254410:42 AM2h03Bielefeld Hbf12:45 PMCologne Hbf$121One-way0 transfers
FlixBus10:10 PM3h25Bielefeld, Bahnhof Brackwede1:35 AMKöln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen)$211One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Bielefeld to Cologne:
A bus is $4 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bielefeld to Cologne costing on average $24.
Other travel options to Cologne take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 36m.
- Around 10 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bielefeld and Cologne as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Bielefeld Hbf and arrive in Cologne Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Bielefeld, Bahnhof Brackwede and arrive in Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen).
- Travel with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus to go to Cologne by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Eurobahn to go to Cologne by train.
- 4 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus.
- 5 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
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