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Compare train, bus, and flight for Birmingham to Cologne
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Birmingham to Cologne among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $64. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 30m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 0.6 - 1.6kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $64, and a flight costs an average of $192.
Distance: 393 miles (633 km)
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Most popular Bus | Flight | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$108 Average price Cheapest | $495 Average price | $452 Average price | $87 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
16h 55m Average total duration 16h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 30m Average total duration Fastest 1h 30m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 9h 37m Average total duration 9h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 54m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.6 - 1.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.9 - 3.8kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Birmingham to Cologne:
A bus is $343 (€278) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Birmingham to Cologne costing on average $452 (€365).
A bus is $387 (€313) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Birmingham to Cologne costing on average $495 (€400).
Other travel options to Cologne take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 7m.
Bus takes on average 16h 25m.
Travel optionsfrom Birmingham to Cologne
How to get from Birmingham to Cologne by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Birmingham to Cologne is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus · FlixBus7:00 PM16h45Birmingham12:45 PMKöln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen)$2491One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus7:00 PM16h45Birmingham12:45 PMKöln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen)$2491One-way1 transfer
Fastest
- FlixBus · FlixBus7:00 PM16h45Birmingham12:45 PMKöln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen)$2491One-way1 transfer
Other options
- FlixBus · FlixBus6:30 PM17h15Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway12:45 PMKöln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen)$2561One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus+
FlixTrain3:30 PM20h26Birmingham12:56 PMCologne Hbf$2731One-way2 transfers - FlixBus · FlixBus+FlixTrain4:20 PM19h36Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway12:56 PMCologne Hbf$2761One-way2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Birmingham to Cologne:
A bus is $343 (€278) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Birmingham to Cologne costing on average $452 (€365).
A bus is $387 (€313) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Birmingham to Cologne costing on average $495 (€400).
Other travel options to Cologne take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 7m.
Bus takes on average 16h 25m.
- Around 5 flights per day.
- Around 4 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Birmingham and Cologne as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Birmingham International Airport and arrive in Cologne Bonn Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway and arrive in Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen).
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Cologne by bus.
- Travel with Jet2.com to go to Cologne by flight.
- Travel with Avanti West Coast to go to Cologne by train.
- 0 direct flights per day with Jet2.com.
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