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Compare train for Cologne to Bacharach
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cologne to Bacharach among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $34 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 26m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $34, while a train costs an average of $57.
Distance: 70 miles (113 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$57 Average price | $34 Average price Cheapest | $26 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 26m Average total duration Fastest 1h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 50m Average total duration 4h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 52m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg 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 Cologne to Bacharach:
A bus is $23 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cologne to Bacharach costing on average $57.
Other travel options to Bacharach take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 50m.
Tickets start at around $57 compared to roughly $26 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-30.47. The journey takes 1h 56m versus 1h 52m 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 Cologne to Bacharach
How to get from Cologne to Bacharach by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Cologne to Bacharach is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus · FlixBus9:15 AM6h20Köln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2)3:35 PMBingen am Rhein$281One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus9:15 AM6h20Köln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2)3:35 PMBingen am Rhein$281One-way1 transfer
Fastest
- ICE 27 · 42599:53 AM1h42Cologne Hbf11:35 AMBacharach$421One-way1 transfer
Other options
- ICE 217 · 42569:58 AM2h22Cologne Messe/Deutz12:20 PMBacharach$421One-way1 transfer
- 254178:56 AM2h09Cologne Hbf11:05 AMBacharach$501One-way0 transfers
- 336319:56 AM2h09Cologne Hbf12:05 PMBacharach$501One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Cologne to Bacharach:
A bus is $23 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cologne to Bacharach costing on average $57.
Other travel options to Bacharach take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 50m.
- Around 9 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Cologne and Bacharach as scheduled services by train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Cologne Hbf and arrive in Bacharach.
- Buses mostly depart from Köln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2) and arrive in Bingen am Rhein.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Bacharach by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Bacharach by bus.
- 3 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn.
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