How to travel from Cologne to Augsburg

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Cologne to Augsburg

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cologne to Augsburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $28. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 7m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $28, and a flight costs an average of $49.

Distance: 249 miles (402 km)

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Flight

$95

Average price

$45

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Cheapest

$196

Average price

4h 55m

Average total duration

4h 25m

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30m

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7h 5m

Average total duration

6h 35m

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4h 7m

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1h 7m

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3h 0m

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0.1 - 0.4kg

CO2 emissions

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0.4 - 1.0kg

CO2 emissions

1.2 - 2.4kg

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Deutsche Bahn

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Eurowings

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from Cologne to Augsburg

How to get from Cologne to Augsburg by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

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The best way to travel from Cologne to Augsburg is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
01:35PM8h45
Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen)
10:20PMAugsburg, Biberbachstraße (P + R Augsburg North)
$461One-way
1 transfer

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
01:35PM8h45
Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen)
10:20PMAugsburg, Biberbachstraße (P + R Augsburg North)
$461One-way
1 transfer

Fastest

LufthansaLH1985
05:55PM1h00
Cologne Bonn Airport
06:55PMMunich Airport
$3411One-way
0 transfers

Other options

Deutsche BahnICE 219 · ICE 575 · ICE 565
09:58AM4h19
Cologne Messe/Deutz
02:17PMAugsburg Hbf
$781One-way
2 transfers
Deutsche BahnICE 515
09:54AM4h02
Cologne Hbf
01:56PMAugsburg Hbf
$941One-way
0 transfers
Deutsche BahnIC 1940 · ICE 515
08:53AM5h03
Cologne Hbf
01:56PMAugsburg Hbf
$851One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
08:35AM11h45
Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen)
08:20PMAugsburg, Biberbachstraße (P + R Augsburg North)
$471One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
04:50AM9h40
Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen)
02:30PMAugsburg, Biberbachstraße (P + R Augsburg North)
$461One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
06:35PM10h20
Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen)
04:55AMAugsburg, Biberbachstraße (P + R Augsburg North)
$461One-way
1 transfer
Eurowings EW86
06:55PM1h05
Cologne Bonn Airport
08:00PMMunich Airport
$2941One-way
0 transfers
LufthansaLH1987
07:40PM1h00
Cologne Bonn Airport
08:40PMMunich Airport
$3411One-way
0 transfers
Eurowings EW80
07:05AM1h05
Cologne Bonn Airport
08:10AMMunich Airport
$3951One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Cologne to Augsburg

Travel to Augsburg easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Cologne to Augsburg.

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There are 3 options to travel between Cologne and Augsburg including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Cologne to Augsburg is a train with an average price of $22 (€18).

This is compared to other travel options from Cologne to Augsburg:

A train is $6 (€5) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Cologne to Augsburg costing on average $28 (€23).

A train is $27 (€22) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Cologne to Augsburg costing on average $49 (€40).

The fastest way to travel from Cologne to Augsburg is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 0m.

Other travel options to Augsburg take longer:

Train takes on average 3h 39m.

Bus takes on average 7h 30m.

The distance from Cologne to Augsburg is approximately 249 miles (402 km).
The average frequency per day from Cologne to Augsburg is:
  • Around 9 trains per day.
  • Around 8 flights per day.
  • Around 7 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Cologne and Augsburg as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Cologne to Augsburg:
  • Flights mostly depart from Cologne Bonn Airport and arrive in Munich Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Cologne Hbf and arrive in Augsburg Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen) and arrive in Augsburg, Biberbachstraße (P + R Augsburg North).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Cologne to Augsburg, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Eurowings , Lufthansa Cityline to go to Augsburg by flight.
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Augsburg by bus.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Intercity to go to Augsburg by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Cologne to Augsburg with the following travel companies:
  • 6 direct flights per day with Lufthansa Cityline.
  • 3 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
  • 3 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn.
Omio customers who travel from Cologne to Augsburg often also extend their vacation to go to Munich, Paris, Berlin, Vienna, Prague. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Augsburg and these popular destinations at a great price.
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