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Compare bus and train for Cologne to Lahr/Schwarzwald
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cologne to Lahr/Schwarzwald among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of L 300 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 32m. 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 bus costs an average of L 300, while a train costs an average of L 518.
Distance: 183 miles (296 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
L 518 Average price | L 300 Average price Cheapest | L 338 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 32m Average total duration Fastest 3h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 11m Average total duration 9h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 7m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg 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 Lahr/Schwarzwald
Compare the available ways to get from Cologne to Lahr/Schwarzwald, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Cologne to Lahr/Schwarzwald:
A bus is L 219 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cologne to Lahr/Schwarzwald costing on average L 518.
Other travel options to Lahr/Schwarzwald take longer:
Bus takes on average 10h 11m.
You'll arrive about 1h 5m sooner (3h 2m by train vs 4h 7m by car). Tickets start at around L 518 compared to roughly L 338 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
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How to get from Cologne to Lahr/Schwarzwald by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Cologne to Lahr/Schwarzwald is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
3:50 AM 14h30 Cologne 6:20 PM Lahr/Schwarzwald L 174 1 One-way 0 transfers
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3:50 AM 14h30 Cologne 6:20 PM Lahr/Schwarzwald L 174 1 One-way 0 transfers
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3:50 AM 14h30 Cologne 6:20 PM Lahr/Schwarzwald L 174 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Cologne to Lahr/Schwarzwald:
A bus is L 219 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cologne to Lahr/Schwarzwald costing on average L 518.
Other travel options to Lahr/Schwarzwald take longer:
Bus takes on average 10h 11m.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Cologne and Lahr/Schwarzwald as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Cologne Bonn Airport and arrive in Zurich Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Köln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2) and arrive in Strasbourg, Place de l'Étoile.
- Trains mostly depart from Cologne Hbf and arrive in Lahr (Schwarzw).
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Lahr/Schwarzwald by train.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus to go to Lahr/Schwarzwald by bus.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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