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Compare bus, train, and flight for Cologne to Bad Hofgastein
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cologne to Bad Hofgastein among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $74. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 7h 9m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.6kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $74, and a train costs an average of $74.
Distance: 380 miles (613 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
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$129 Average price Cheapest | $44 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 39m Average total duration Fastest 7h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 10m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
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 Hofgastein:
A train is $14 (€11) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Cologne to Bad Hofgastein costing on average $142 (€116).
A train is $739 (€605) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Cologne to Bad Hofgastein costing on average $868 (€710).
Other travel options to Bad Hofgastein take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 9m.
Bus takes on average 36h 15m.
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How to get from Cologne to Bad Hofgastein by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Cologne to Bad Hofgastein is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
3:45 PM4h20Cologne8:05 PMBad Hofgastein$3401One-way0 transfers
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3:45 PM4h20Cologne8:05 PMBad Hofgastein$3401One-way0 transfers
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3:45 PM4h20Cologne8:05 PMBad Hofgastein$3401One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Cologne to Bad Hofgastein:
A train is $14 (€11) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Cologne to Bad Hofgastein costing on average $142 (€116).
A train is $739 (€605) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Cologne to Bad Hofgastein costing on average $868 (€710).
Other travel options to Bad Hofgastein take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 9m.
Bus takes on average 36h 15m.
- Around 12 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
- Around 2 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Cologne and Bad Hofgastein as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen) and arrive in Bischofshofen Bahnhof (Vorplatz).
- Flights mostly depart from Cologne Bonn Airport and arrive in Salzburg Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Cologne Hbf and arrive in Bahnhof Bad Hofgastein.
- Travel with ÖBB | ICE, Deutsche Bahn to go to Bad Hofgastein by train.
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