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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 prices starting from $11. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 35m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $11, and a train costs an average of $26.
Distance: 72 miles (117 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$55 Average price | $17 Average price Cheapest | $33 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 5m Average total duration Fastest 2h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 45m Average total duration 3h 15m 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 |
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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 Eindhoven:
A bus is $37 (€30) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cologne to Eindhoven costing on average $55 (€45).
Other travel options to Eindhoven take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 15m.
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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.
(Prague -> Amsterdam)8:05 AM2h35Köln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2)10:40 AMEindhoven, John F. Kennedylaan (Central Station)$151One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
(Prague -> Amsterdam)8:05 AM2h35Köln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2)10:40 AMEindhoven, John F. Kennedylaan (Central Station)$151One-way0 transfers
Fastest
10606 · 20068 · IC 35368:25 AM2h16Cologne Hbf10:41 AMEindhoven station$511One-way2 transfers
Other options
IC 60402 · IC 29275:47 AM3h41Cologne Hbf9:28 AMEindhoven station$241One-way1 transfer
ICE 318 · 10344 · Bus RE18 · IC 39929:42 PM3h20Cologne Hbf1:02 AMEindhoven station$291One-way4 transfers
ICE 222 · IC 29296:49 AM3h09Cologne Hbf9:58 AMEindhoven station$371One-way1 transfer
FlixBus6:10 AM2h35Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen)8:45 AMEindhoven, John F. Kennedylaan (Central Station)$201One-way0 transfers
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FlixTrain4:14 PM2h51Cologne Hbf7:05 PMEindhoven, John F. Kennedylaan (Central Station)$211One-way1 transfer
FlixBus1:20 PM3h40Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen)5:00 PMEindhoven, John F. Kennedylaan (Central Station)$231One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Cologne to Eindhoven:
A bus is $37 (€30) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cologne to Eindhoven costing on average $55 (€45).
Other travel options to Eindhoven take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 15m.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 7 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 FlixBus, Union Ivkoni International to go to Eindhoven by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) to go to Eindhoven by train.
- 5 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Union Ivkoni International.
- 0 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS).
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