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Compare train, bus, and flight for Cologne to Engen
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cologne to Engen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €42 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 31m. 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 bus costs an average of €42, while a flight costs an average of €394.
Distance: 228 miles (367 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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€144 Average price | €42 Average price Cheapest | €394 Average price | €72 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 1m Average total duration 4h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 50m Average total duration 8h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 31m Average total duration Fastest 1h 31m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 5h 16m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions | 1.1 - 2.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | 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 Engen
Compare the available ways to get from Cologne to Engen, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Cologne to Engen:
A bus is €103 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cologne to Engen costing on average €144.
A bus is €353 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Cologne to Engen costing on average €394.
Other travel options to Engen take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 1m.
Bus takes on average 8h 50m.
Tickets start at around €42 compared to roughly €72 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €30. The journey takes 8h 20m versus 5h 16m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
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How to get from Cologne to Engen by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Cologne to Engen is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
9:05 PM 9h45 Cologne 6:50 AM Engen €41 1 One-way 0 transfers
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9:05 PM 9h45 Cologne 6:50 AM Engen €41 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
9:05 PM 9h45 Cologne 6:50 AM Engen €41 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Cologne to Engen:
A bus is €103 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cologne to Engen costing on average €144.
A bus is €353 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Cologne to Engen costing on average €394.
Other travel options to Engen take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 1m.
Bus takes on average 8h 50m.
- Around 7 flights per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Cologne and Engen as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Cologne Hbf and arrive in Engen station.
- Flights mostly depart from Cologne Bonn Airport and arrive in Zurich Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Köln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2) and arrive in Engen, Jahnstraße (Grub/McDonald`s).
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Engen by bus.
- Travel with Eurowings, Lufthansa, Air Baltic to go to Engen by flight.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Engen by train.
- 4 direct flights per day with Eurowings.
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