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Compare train and flight for Cologne to Donauwörth
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cologne to Donauwörth among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $150 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 5m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $150, while a flight costs an average of $394.
Distance: 230 miles (371 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
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$150 Average price Cheapest | $394 Average price | $82 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 0m Average total duration 4h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 5m Average total duration Fastest 1h 5m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 5h 10m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.1 - 2.2kg 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.
Compare ways to travel from Cologne to Donauwörth
Compare the available ways to get from Cologne to Donauwörth, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Cologne to Donauwörth:
A train is $244 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Cologne to Donauwörth costing on average $394.
Other travel options to Donauwörth take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 0m.
You'll arrive about 40m sooner (4h 30m by train vs 5h 10m by car). Tickets start at around $150 compared to roughly $82 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
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How to get from Cologne to Donauwörth by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Cologne to Donauwörth is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
5:55 PM 1h05 Cologne 7:00 PM Donauwörth $297 1 One-way 0 transfers
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5:55 PM 1h05 Cologne 7:00 PM Donauwörth $297 1 One-way 0 transfers
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5:55 PM 1h05 Cologne 7:00 PM Donauwörth $297 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Cologne to Donauwörth:
A train is $244 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Cologne to Donauwörth costing on average $394.
Other travel options to Donauwörth take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 0m.
- Around 18 trains per day.
- Around 8 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Cologne and Donauwörth as scheduled services by train and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Cologne Bonn Airport and arrive in Munich Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Cologne Hbf and arrive in Donauwörth station.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Donauwörth by train.
- Travel with Eurowings, Lufthansa, Air Baltic to go to Donauwörth by flight.
- 8 direct flights per day with Eurowings, Lufthansa, Air Baltic.
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