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Compare train and bus for Cologne to Eindhoven
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cologne to Eindhoven among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $20 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 53m. 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 $20, while a train costs an average of $60.
Distance: 72 miles (117 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$60 Average price | $20 Average price Cheapest | $33 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 53m Average total duration Fastest 2h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 49m Average total duration 3h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 54m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | 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 Eindhoven:
A bus is $39 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cologne to Eindhoven costing on average $55.
Other travel options to Eindhoven take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 45m.
Tickets start at around $55 compared to roughly $33 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-21.47. The journey takes 2h 35m versus 1h 54m 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.
Travel optionsfrom Cologne to Eindhoven
How to get from Cologne to Eindhoven by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Cologne to Eindhoven is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus12:45 PM4h15Köln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2)5:00 PMEindhoven, John F. Kennedylaan (Central Station)$131One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus12:45 PM4h15Köln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2)5:00 PMEindhoven, John F. Kennedylaan (Central Station)$131One-way0 transfers
Fastest
10608 · 20070 · IC 35409:25 AM2h16Cologne Hbf11:41 AMEindhoven station$511One-way2 transfers
Other options
- 10606 · 20068 · IC 35368:25 AM2h16Cologne Hbf10:41 AMEindhoven station$511One-way2 transfers
- 10616 · 20078 · IC 35561:25 PM2h16Cologne Hbf3:41 PMEindhoven station$511One-way2 transfers
- 10614 · 20076 · IC 355212:25 PM2h16Cologne Hbf2:41 PMEindhoven station$511One-way2 transfers
(Prague -> Amsterdam)8:05 AM2h35Köln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2)10:40 AMEindhoven, John F. Kennedylaan (Central Station)$151One-way0 transfers
FlixTrain+FlixBus3:01 PM2h34Cologne Hbf5:35 PMEindhoven, John F. Kennedylaan (Central Station)$151One-way1 transfer- FlixBus4:35 PM3h20Köln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2)7:55 PMEindhoven, John F. Kennedylaan (Central Station)$151One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Cologne to Eindhoven:
A bus is $40 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cologne to Eindhoven costing on average $60.
Other travel options to Eindhoven take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 49m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Cologne and Eindhoven 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 Eindhoven station.
- Buses mostly depart from Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen) and arrive in Eindhoven, John F. Kennedylaan (Central Station).
- Travel with VIAS Rail GmbH, Deutsche Bahn to go to Eindhoven by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, Union Ivkoni International to go to Eindhoven by bus.
- 5 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Union Ivkoni International.
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