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Compare train for Cologne to Bad Harzburg
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cologne to Bad Harzburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $96 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 15m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $96, while a flight costs an average of $818.
Distance: 169 miles (272 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$96 Average price Cheapest | $818 Average price | $65 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 27m Average total duration 4h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 15m Average total duration Fastest 2h 15m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 4h 22m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular airline | 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 Bad Harzburg:
A train is $722 (€592) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Cologne to Bad Harzburg costing on average $818 (€671).
Other travel options to Bad Harzburg take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 27m.
You'll arrive about 2h 7m sooner (2h 15m by flight vs 4h 22m by car). Tickets start at around $818 (€671) compared to roughly $65 (€53) in fuel and tolls — a bit more, but you get time back and avoid a long drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group, want flexibility on timing, or plan to stop en route.
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How to get from Cologne to Bad Harzburg by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Cologne to Bad Harzburg is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
6:30 AM3h55Cologne10:25 AMBad Harzburg$7611One-way0 transfers
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- 6:30 AM3h55Cologne10:25 AMBad Harzburg$7611One-way0 transfers
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- 6:30 AM3h55Cologne10:25 AMBad Harzburg$7611One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Cologne to Bad Harzburg:
A train is $722 (€592) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Cologne to Bad Harzburg costing on average $818 (€671).
Other travel options to Bad Harzburg take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 27m.
- Around 9 trains per day.
- Around 2 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Cologne and Bad Harzburg as scheduled services by train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Cologne Bonn Airport and arrive in Hannover Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Cologne Hbf and arrive in Bad Harzburg station.
- Travel with Lufthansa City Airlines to go to Bad Harzburg by flight.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Bad Harzburg by train.
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