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Compare train, bus, and flight for Cologne to Kempten
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cologne to Kempten among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $35. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 37m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $35, and a train costs an average of $35.
Distance: 268 miles (432 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
$103 Average price Cheapest | $98 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 7m Average total duration Fastest 4h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 41m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Cologne to Kempten:
A bus is $48 (€39) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cologne to Kempten costing on average $103 (€84).
A bus is $147 (€119) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Cologne to Kempten costing on average $202 (€164).
Other travel options to Kempten take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 37m.
Bus takes on average 15h 26m.
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How to get from Cologne to Kempten by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Cologne to Kempten is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
12:35 PM16h20Cologne4:55 AMKempten$361One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
12:35 PM16h20Cologne4:55 AMKempten$361One-way0 transfers
Fastest
10:30 PM16h10Cologne2:40 PMKempten$551One-way0 transfers
Other options
8:20 PM16h55Cologne1:15 PMKempten$501One-way0 transfers
9:30 PM16h10Cologne1:40 PMKempten$771One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Cologne to Kempten:
A bus is $48 (€39) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cologne to Kempten costing on average $103 (€84).
A bus is $147 (€119) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Cologne to Kempten costing on average $202 (€164).
Other travel options to Kempten take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 37m.
Bus takes on average 15h 26m.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 7 flights per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Cologne and Kempten as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Cologne Bonn Airport and arrive in Munich Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Cologne Hbf and arrive in Kempten (Allgäu) Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen) and arrive in Kempten, Kotterner Straße.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) to go to Kempten by train.
- 0 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
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