How to travel from Cologne to Augsburg

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 bus with an average price of $43 (€35).

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

A bus is $42 (€34) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cologne to Augsburg costing on average $85 (€69).

A bus is $107 (€87) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Cologne to Augsburg costing on average $150 (€122).

The fastest way to travel from Cologne to Augsburg is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 5m.

Other travel options to Augsburg take longer:

Train takes on average 4h 55m.

Bus takes on average 7h 5m.

The distance from Cologne to Augsburg is approximately 249 miles (402 km).

The average frequency per day from Cologne to Augsburg is:

• Around 8 trains per day.
• Around 7 buses per day.
• Around 6 flights 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 Lufthansa Cityline, Eurowings to go to Augsburg by flight.
• Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) to go to Augsburg by train.
• Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Augsburg by bus.

Yes, there are direct services available from Cologne to Augsburg with the following travel companies:

• 6 direct flights per day with Lufthansa Cityline, Eurowings.
• 3 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS).
• 3 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.

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.

Most travelers need at least three days in Augsburg to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.

In Augsburg, you can explore the Maximilian Museum to learn about the city's history and craftsmanship, wander through the Botanical Garden Augsburg, and visit the unique collection at the Augsburg Puppet Theatre Museum. Discover the historic Lech canals that have shaped the city or enjoy a performance at the Augsburg State Theatre. Don't miss visiting the Augsburg Cathedral with its stunning Gothic architecture, the historic Fuggerei, the Renaissance-style Augsburg Town Hall, the panoramic views from Perlach Tower, and the family-friendly Augsburg Zoo.

Augsburg can be explored in 2 to 3 days, allowing enough time to visit its historic sites, museums, and enjoy local cuisine.