How to travel from Cologne to Cloppenburg

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Cologne to Cloppenburg

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Cologne to Cloppenburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of kr182 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 35m. 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 bus costs an average of kr182, while a flight costs an average of kr3548.

Distance: 140 miles (226 km)

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kr3548

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kr182

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kr395

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4h 17m

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4h 48m

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3h 9m

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0.2 - 0.6kg

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Cologne to Cloppenburg is a bus with an average price of kr182.

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

A bus is kr212 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cologne to Cloppenburg costing on average kr395.

A bus is kr3366 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Cologne to Cloppenburg costing on average kr3548.

The fastest way to travel from Cologne to Cloppenburg is by train with an average journey time of 3h 35m.

Other travel options to Cloppenburg take longer:

Flight takes on average 4h 17m.

Bus takes on average 4h 48m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Cologne and Cloppenburg including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the flight as it is the most popular way to get from Cologne to Cloppenburg among Omio's users.
Take the flight. It's the quicker way to make this trip, and the time saved usually justifies the slightly higher cost.

You'll arrive about 52m sooner (2h 17m by flight vs 3h 9m by car). Tickets start at around kr3548 compared to roughly kr320 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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from Cologne to Cloppenburg

How to get from Cologne to Cloppenburg by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

train

The best way to travel from Cologne to Cloppenburg is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
    12:45 PM3h10
    Cologne
    3:55 PMCloppenburg
    kr4381One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
    12:45 PM3h10
    Cologne
    3:55 PMCloppenburg
    kr4381One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
    12:45 PM3h10
    Cologne
    3:55 PMCloppenburg
    kr4381One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
    8:44 AM3h11
    Cologne
    11:55 AMCloppenburg
    kr4381One-way
    1 transfer
  • Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
    7:40 AM3h15
    Cologne
    10:55 AMCloppenburg
    kr4381One-way
    1 transfer
  • Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
    11:38 AM3h17
    Cologne
    2:55 PMCloppenburg
    kr4381One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Cologne to Cloppenburg

Travel to Cloppenburg easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Cologne to Cloppenburg.

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There are 3 options to travel between Cologne and Cloppenburg including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Cologne to Cloppenburg is a bus with an average price of kr182.

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

A bus is kr212 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cologne to Cloppenburg costing on average kr395.

A bus is kr3366 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Cologne to Cloppenburg costing on average kr3548.

The fastest way to travel from Cologne to Cloppenburg is by train with an average journey time of 3h 35m.

Other travel options to Cloppenburg take longer:

Flight takes on average 4h 17m.

Bus takes on average 4h 48m.

The distance from Cologne to Cloppenburg is approximately 140 miles (226 km).
The average frequency per day from Cologne to Cloppenburg is:
  • Around 6 flights per day.
  • Around 5 trains per day.
  • Around 2 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Cologne and Cloppenburg 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 Cloppenburg:
  • Buses mostly depart from Leverkusen, Bf Mitte and arrive in Vechta, Harmer Straße (Autohof Bakum).
  • Trains mostly depart from Cologne Hbf and arrive in Cloppenburg station.
  • Flights mostly depart from Cologne Bonn Airport and arrive in Münster Osnabrück Airport.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Cologne to Cloppenburg, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Cloppenburg by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Cloppenburg by bus.
  • Travel with Lufthansa, Lufthansa City Airlines to go to Cloppenburg by flight.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Cologne to Cloppenburg:
  • 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
Omio customers who travel from Cologne to Cloppenburg often also extend their vacation to go to Oldenburg, Bremen, Hamburg, Berlin, Osnabrück. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Cloppenburg and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Cloppenburg to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
A stay of two to three days in Cloppenburg is ideal to explore its main attractions, including the Museumsdorf Cloppenburg and local parks, while enjoying the town's cultural and historical ambiance.

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