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Compare train, bus, and flight for Cologne to Barnstorf
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cologne to Barnstorf among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $62. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 49m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $62, and a train costs an average of $62.
Distance: 139 miles (225 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
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$62 Average price Cheapest | $49 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 19m Average total duration Fastest 2h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 14m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Cologne to Barnstorf:
A bus is $42 (€35) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cologne to Barnstorf costing on average $62 (€51).
A bus is $298 (€244) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Cologne to Barnstorf costing on average $318 (€260).
Other travel options to Barnstorf take longer:
Flight takes on average 3h 5m.
Bus takes on average 4h 20m.
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How to get from Cologne to Barnstorf by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Cologne to Barnstorf is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
5:11 AM2h55Cologne8:06 AMBarnstorf(kr Diepholz)$721One-way1 transfer
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5:11 AM2h55Cologne8:06 AMBarnstorf(kr Diepholz)$721One-way1 transfer
Fastest
5:11 AM2h55Cologne8:06 AMBarnstorf(kr Diepholz)$721One-way1 transfer
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6:11 AM2h55Cologne9:06 AMBarnstorf(kr Diepholz)$721One-way1 transfer
7:11 AM2h55Cologne10:06 AMBarnstorf(kr Diepholz)$721One-way1 transfer
8:11 AM2h55Cologne11:06 AMBarnstorf(kr Diepholz)$721One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Cologne to Barnstorf:
A bus is $42 (€35) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cologne to Barnstorf costing on average $62 (€51).
A bus is $298 (€244) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Cologne to Barnstorf costing on average $318 (€260).
Other travel options to Barnstorf take longer:
Flight takes on average 3h 5m.
Bus takes on average 4h 20m.
- Around 6 flights per day.
- Around 3 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Cologne and Barnstorf as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Cologne Bonn Airport and arrive in Bremen Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Cologne Hbf and arrive in Barnstorf station.
- Buses mostly depart from Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen) and arrive in Vechta, Harmer Straße (Autohof Bakum).
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Barnstorf by train.
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