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Compare train and bus for Cologne to Greifswald
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cologne to Greifswald among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of CHF 59 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 7h 55m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.5kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of CHF 59, while a train costs an average of CHF 126.
Distance: 347 miles (559 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
CHF 126 Average price | CHF 59 Average price Cheapest | CHF 99 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 55m Average total duration Fastest 7h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 13h 30m Average total duration 13h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 10m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.6 - 1.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus 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.
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Compare the available ways to get from Cologne to Greifswald, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Cologne to Greifswald:
A bus is CHF 67 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cologne to Greifswald costing on average CHF 126.
Other travel options to Greifswald take longer:
Bus takes on average 13h 30m.
Tickets start at around CHF 126 compared to roughly CHF 99 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -CHF 26. The journey takes 7h 25m versus 7h 10m 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.
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How to get from Cologne to Greifswald by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Cologne to Greifswald is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
7:30 PM 24h15 Cologne 7:45 PM Greifswald CHF 50 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
7:30 PM 24h15 Cologne 7:45 PM Greifswald CHF 50 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
8:10 PM 18h25 Cologne 2:35 PM Greifswald CHF 56 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
8:00 PM 19h35 Cologne 3:35 PM Greifswald CHF 53 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Cologne to Greifswald:
A bus is CHF 67 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cologne to Greifswald costing on average CHF 126.
Other travel options to Greifswald take longer:
Bus takes on average 13h 30m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Cologne and Greifswald 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 Greifswald station.
- Flights mostly depart from Dusseldorf Airport and arrive in Berlin Brandenburg Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Köln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2) and arrive in Greifswald, Bahnhofsplatz.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Greifswald by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Greifswald by train.
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