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Compare train and flight for Brig-Glis to Cologne
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Brig-Glis to Cologne among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of €90 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 5m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.5kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €90, while a flight costs an average of €377.
Distance: 322 miles (519 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
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€90 Average price Cheapest | €377 Average price | €134 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 5m Average total duration 7h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 5m Average total duration Fastest 3h 5m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 7h 18m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.6 - 3.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Brig-Glis to Cologne
Compare the available ways to get from Brig-Glis to Cologne, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Brig-Glis to Cologne:
A train is €287 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Brig-Glis to Cologne costing on average €377.
Other travel options to Cologne take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 5m.
Tickets start at around €90 compared to roughly €134 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €44. The journey takes 7h 35m versus 7h 18m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Brig-Glis to Cologne
How to get from Brig-Glis to Cologne by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Brig-Glis to Cologne is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FR 55512:50 PM 1h30 Milan Bergamo Orio al Serio Airport 4:20 PM Cologne Bonn Airport €114 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
FR 55512:50 PM 1h30 Milan Bergamo Orio al Serio Airport 4:20 PM Cologne Bonn Airport €114 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
FR 55512:50 PM 1h30 Milan Bergamo Orio al Serio Airport 4:20 PM Cologne Bonn Airport €114 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
IC 813 · IC 964 · ICE 1088:45 AM 6h20 Brig 3:05 PM Cologne Hbf €120 1 One-way 2 transfers
IC 10815 · IC 10966 · ICE 370 · ICE 20129:45 AM 7h21 Brig 5:06 PM Cologne Hbf €120 1 One-way 3 transfers
IC 10815 · IC 10966 · ICE 370 · ICE 5189:45 AM 6h19 Brig 4:04 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz €140 1 One-way 3 transfers
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LH40509:50 AM 3h00 Milan Malpensa Airport 12:50 PM Cologne Bonn Airport €256 1 One-way 1 transfer
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LH19841:10 PM 3h45 Milan Malpensa Airport 4:55 PM Cologne Bonn Airport €256 1 One-way 1 transfer
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LH40509:45 AM 3h05 Milan Linate Airport 12:50 PM Cologne Bonn Airport €259 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Brig-Glis to Cologne:
A train is €287 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Brig-Glis to Cologne costing on average €377.
Other travel options to Cologne take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 5m.
- Around 31 flights per day.
- Around 1 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Brig-Glis and Cologne as scheduled services by train and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Milan Linate Airport and arrive in Cologne Bonn Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Brig and arrive in Cologne Hbf.
- Travel with ITA, Eurowings, Malta Air, Lufthansa Cityline, AJet, Turkish Airlines, Lufthansa City Airlines to go to Cologne by flight.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Cologne by train.
- 2 direct flights per day with Malta Air.
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