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Compare train and bus for Cologne to Gronau
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cologne to Gronau among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $27 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 12m. 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 $27, while a train costs an average of $49.
Distance: 88 miles (142 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$49 Average price | $27 Average price Cheapest | $30 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 12m Average total duration Fastest 2h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 20m Average total duration 5h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 6m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.4kg 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.
Compare ways to travel from Cologne to Gronau
Compare the available ways to get from Cologne to Gronau, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Cologne to Gronau:
A bus is $23 (€19) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cologne to Gronau costing on average $49 (€41).
Other travel options to Gronau take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 20m.
Tickets start at around $49 (€41) compared to roughly $30 (€25) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$19 (-€16). The journey takes 2h 42m versus 2h 6m 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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This is compared to other travel options from Cologne to Gronau:
A bus is $23 (€19) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cologne to Gronau costing on average $49 (€41).
Other travel options to Gronau take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 20m.
- Around 9 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Cologne and Gronau 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 Gronau (Westf).
- Buses mostly depart from Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen) and arrive in Enschede, Centraal Station.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Gronau by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Gronau by bus.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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