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4.6Travel optionsfrom Bremen to Cologne
How to get from Bremen to Cologne by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Bremen to Cologne is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
ICE 103 · IC 20405:40 AM3h05Bremen Hbf8:45 AMCologne Hbf$371One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- ICE 103 · IC 20405:40 AM3h05Bremen Hbf8:45 AMCologne Hbf$371One-way1 transfer
Fastest
- ICE 5156:44 AM3h02Bremen Hbf9:46 AMCologne Hbf$441One-way0 transfers
Other options
- ICE 1035:40 AM3h08Bremen Hbf8:48 AMCologne Hbf$371One-way0 transfers
- ICE 1057:44 AM3h04Bremen Hbf10:48 AMCologne Hbf$411One-way0 transfers
- ICE 2011:45 PM3h03Bremen Hbf4:48 PMCologne Hbf$491One-way0 transfers
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Compare train, bus, and flight for Bremen to Cologne
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bremen to Cologne among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $18. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 10m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $18, and a train costs an average of $15.
Distance: 167 miles (270 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$57 Average price | $32 Average price Cheapest | $58 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 40m Average total duration Fastest 3h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 20m Average total duration 4h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 37m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg 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 Bremen to Cologne:
A bus is $25 (€20) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bremen to Cologne costing on average $57 (€46).
A bus is $643 (€523) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bremen to Cologne costing on average $675 (€550).
Other travel options to Cologne take longer:
Flight takes on average 4h 34m.
Bus takes on average 4h 50m.
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This is compared to other travel options from Bremen to Cologne:
A bus is $25 (€20) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bremen to Cologne costing on average $57 (€46).
A bus is $643 (€523) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bremen to Cologne costing on average $675 (€550).
Other travel options to Cologne take longer:
Flight takes on average 4h 34m.
Bus takes on average 4h 50m.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 4 flights per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bremen and Cologne as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Bremen Airport and arrive in Cologne Bonn Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Bremen Hbf and arrive in Cologne Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Bremen, Rosa-Parks-Ring (ZOB Breitenweg) and arrive in Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen).
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Cologne by train.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus to go to Cologne by bus.
- 7 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
- 3 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus.
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