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Compare train for Cologne to Friedberg (Hessen)
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Cologne to Friedberg (Hessen) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $18 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 29m. 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 $18, while a train costs an average of $86.
Distance: 89 miles (144 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$18 Average price Cheapest | $86 Average price | $34 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 52m Average total duration 2h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 29m Average total duration Fastest 1h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 12m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company | 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 Friedberg (Hessen)
Compare the available ways to get from Cologne to Friedberg (Hessen), with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Cologne to Friedberg (Hessen):
A bus is $68 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cologne to Friedberg (Hessen) costing on average $86.
Other travel options to Friedberg (Hessen) take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 52m.
Tickets start at around $18 compared to roughly $34 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $17. The journey takes 2h 22m versus 2h 12m 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 Friedberg (Hessen) by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Cologne to Friedberg (Hessen) is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
6:42 AM 3h15 Cologne 9:57 AM Friedberg (Hessen) $80 1 One-way 0 transfers
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6:42 AM 3h15 Cologne 9:57 AM Friedberg (Hessen) $80 1 One-way 0 transfers
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6:42 AM 3h15 Cologne 9:57 AM Friedberg (Hessen) $80 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Cologne to Friedberg (Hessen):
A bus is $68 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cologne to Friedberg (Hessen) costing on average $86.
Other travel options to Friedberg (Hessen) take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 52m.
- Around 22 buses per day.
- Around 10 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Cologne and Friedberg (Hessen) as scheduled services by train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Köln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2) and arrive in Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof).
- Trains mostly depart from Cologne Hbf and arrive in Friedberg station.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Friedberg (Hessen) by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Friedberg (Hessen) by train.
- 22 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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