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Compare train and bus for Cologne to Dillenburg
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cologne to Dillenburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $9 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 1h 43m. 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 $9, while a train costs an average of $58.
Distance: 59 miles (96 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$58 Average price | $9 Average price Cheapest | $22 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 44m Average total duration 2h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 43m Average total duration Fastest 1h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 20m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Cologne to Dillenburg:
A bus is $48 (€41) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cologne to Dillenburg costing on average $58 (€48).
Other travel options to Dillenburg take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 44m.
Tickets start at around $58 (€48) compared to roughly $22 (€18) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-36.00 (€-30.17). The journey takes 2h 14m versus 1h 20m 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.
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How to get from Cologne to Dillenburg by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Cologne to Dillenburg is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
7:22 AM2h03Cologne9:25 AMDillenburg Bahnhof$511One-way1 transfer
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7:22 AM2h03Cologne9:25 AMDillenburg Bahnhof$511One-way1 transfer
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7:22 AM2h03Cologne9:25 AMDillenburg Bahnhof$511One-way1 transfer
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3:22 PM2h03Cologne5:25 PMDillenburg Bahnhof$511One-way1 transfer
5:22 PM2h03Cologne7:25 PMDillenburg Bahnhof$511One-way1 transfer
11:21 AM2h04Cologne1:25 PMDillenburg Bahnhof$511One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Cologne to Dillenburg:
A bus is $48 (€41) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cologne to Dillenburg costing on average $58 (€48).
Other travel options to Dillenburg take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 44m.
- Around 34 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Cologne and Dillenburg as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Cologne Hbf and arrive in Dillenburg station.
- Buses mostly depart from Leverkusen, Bf Mitte and arrive in Siegen, Koblenzer Str..
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Hessische Landesbahn to go to Dillenburg by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Dillenburg by bus.
- 3 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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