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Compare train and bus for Bratislava to Cologne
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bratislava to Cologne among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €41. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 10h 12m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.7kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €41, and a train costs an average of €40.
Distance: 493 miles (795 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€125 Average price | €60 Average price Cheapest | €168 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
10h 42m Average total duration Fastest 10h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 14h 29m Average total duration 13h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 46m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.8 - 2.0kg 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 Bratislava to Cologne:
A bus is €65 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bratislava to Cologne costing on average €125.
Other travel options to Cologne take longer:
Bus takes on average 13h 59m.
Travel optionsfrom Bratislava to Cologne
How to get from Bratislava to Cologne by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Bratislava to Cologne is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus11:00 PM17h45Bratislava, Ivanská cesta (Letisko MR Štefánik)4:45 PMKöln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen)€631One-way2 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus11:00 PM17h45Bratislava, Ivanská cesta (Letisko MR Štefánik)4:45 PMKöln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen)€631One-way2 transfers
Fastest
- FlixBus9:40 PM14h05Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy11:45 AMKöln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen)€891One-way0 transfers
Other options
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FlixTrain10:55 PM14h46Schwechat, Flughafen Wien Busterminal1:41 PMCologne Hbf€761One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus+FlixTrain8:55 PM16h46Bratislava, Ivanská cesta (Letisko MR Štefánik)1:41 PMCologne Hbf€641One-way2 transfers
- FlixBus+FlixTrain9:45 PM15h56Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy1:41 PMCologne Hbf€641One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus+FlixTrain9:23 PM16h18Bratislava, Einsteinova1:41 PMCologne Hbf€641One-way2 transfers
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