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Compare train and flight for Cologne to Itzehoe
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cologne to Itzehoe among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $111 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 20m. 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 train costs an average of $111, while a flight costs an average of $727.
Distance: 233 miles (375 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
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$111 Average price Cheapest | $727 Average price | $84 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 57m Average total duration 5h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 20m Average total duration Fastest 2h 20m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 5h 17m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.1 - 2.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Compare the available ways to get from Cologne to Itzehoe, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Cologne to Itzehoe:
A train is $617 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Cologne to Itzehoe costing on average $727.
Other travel options to Itzehoe take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 57m.
Tickets start at around $111 compared to roughly $84 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$26. The journey takes 5h 27m versus 5h 17m 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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The best way to travel from Cologne to Itzehoe is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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This is compared to other travel options from Cologne to Itzehoe:
A train is $617 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Cologne to Itzehoe costing on average $727.
Other travel options to Itzehoe take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 57m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 3 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Cologne and Itzehoe as scheduled services by train and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Cologne Hbf and arrive in Itzehoe station.
- Flights mostly depart from Cologne Bonn Airport and arrive in Hamburg Airport.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Itzehoe by train.
- Travel with Lufthansa, Eurowings to go to Itzehoe by flight.
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