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Compare train and bus for Cologne to Eisenach
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cologne to Eisenach among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $25. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 3h 56m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $25, and a train costs an average of $37.
Distance: 146 miles (236 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$94 Average price | $33 Average price Cheapest | $55 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 29m Average total duration 3h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 26m Average total duration Fastest 3h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 31m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.6kg 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 Eisenach:
A bus is $60 (€49) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cologne to Eisenach costing on average $94 (€77).
Other travel options to Eisenach take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 59m.
Travel optionsfrom Cologne to Eisenach
How to get from Cologne to Eisenach by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Cologne to Eisenach is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
9:17 AM4h37Cologne1:54 PMEisenach$631One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
9:17 AM4h37Cologne1:54 PMEisenach$631One-way0 transfers
Fastest
6:45 AM3h16Cologne10:01 AMEisenach$981One-way1 transfer
Other options
3:17 PM4h37Cologne7:54 PMEisenach$631One-way0 transfers
8:45 AM3h16Cologne12:01 PMEisenach$981One-way1 transfer
10:45 AM3h16Cologne2:01 PMEisenach$981One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Cologne to Eisenach:
A bus is $60 (€49) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cologne to Eisenach costing on average $94 (€77).
Other travel options to Eisenach take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 59m.
- Around 19 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Cologne and Eisenach 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 Eisenach station.
- Buses mostly depart from Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen) and arrive in Eisenach, Uferstraße (Parkhaus).
- Travel with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus to go to Eisenach by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Eisenach by train.
- 2 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
- 1 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
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