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Compare bus and train for Cologne to Limburg an der Lahn
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cologne to Limburg an der Lahn among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $13 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 1h 57m. 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 $13, while a train costs an average of $52.
Distance: 61 miles (99 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$52 Average price | $13 Average price Cheapest | $22 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 37m Average total duration 2h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 57m Average total duration Fastest 1h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 16m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg 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 Limburg an der Lahn
Compare the available ways to get from Cologne to Limburg an der Lahn, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Cologne to Limburg an der Lahn:
A bus is $40 (€33) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cologne to Limburg an der Lahn costing on average $52 (€44).
Other travel options to Limburg an der Lahn take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 37m.
Tickets start at around $52 (€44) compared to roughly $22 (€19) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$29 (-€24). The journey takes 2h 7m versus 1h 16m 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.
Travel optionsfrom Cologne to Limburg an der Lahn
How to get from Cologne to Limburg an der Lahn by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Cologne to Limburg an der Lahn is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus
3:50 PM 1h25 Köln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2) 5:15 PM Limburg, Kopenhagener Straße $14 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus
3:50 PM 1h25 Köln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2) 5:15 PM Limburg, Kopenhagener Straße $14 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
- ICE 1713 · Bus LM-5
7:33 AM 0h58 Cologne Hbf 8:31 AM Limburg an der Lahn $50 1 One-way 1 transfer
Other options
- IC 2348 · 12607
6:53 AM 2h38 Cologne Hbf 9:31 AM Limburg (Lahn) station $29 1 One-way 1 transfer - IC 2046 · 4297
2:53 PM 1h58 Cologne Hbf 4:51 PM Limburg (Lahn) station $42 1 One-way 1 transfer - ICE 1517 · Bus LM-5
12:29 PM 1h02 Cologne Hbf 1:31 PM Limburg an der Lahn $44 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Cologne to Limburg an der Lahn:
A bus is $40 (€33) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cologne to Limburg an der Lahn costing on average $52 (€44).
Other travel options to Limburg an der Lahn take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 37m.
- Around 4 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Cologne and Limburg an der Lahn as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Cologne Hbf and arrive in Limburg Süd.
- Buses mostly depart from Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen) and arrive in Limburg, Kopenhagener Straße.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Limburg an der Lahn by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Hessische Landesbahn to go to Limburg an der Lahn by train.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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