4.9
4.6
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Cologne to Montabaur
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cologne to Montabaur among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $14 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 6m. 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 $14, while a train costs an average of $34.
Distance: 51 miles (83 km)
Compare train with
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$34 Average price | $14 Average price Cheapest | $18 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 6m Average total duration Fastest 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 33m Average total duration 1h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 5m 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 Montabaur
Compare the available ways to get from Cologne to Montabaur, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Cologne to Montabaur:
A bus is $21 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cologne to Montabaur costing on average $34.
Other travel options to Montabaur take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 33m.
You'll arrive about 29m sooner (36m by train vs 1h 5m by car). Tickets start at around $34 compared to roughly $18 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.
Travel optionsfrom Cologne to Montabaur
How to get from Cologne to Montabaur by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Cologne to Montabaur is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus
10:40 AM 1h00 Köln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2) 11:40 AM Montabaur, Bahnhofsplatz $15 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus
10:40 AM 1h00 Köln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2) 11:40 AM Montabaur, Bahnhofsplatz $15 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
- ICE 1517
12:29 PM 0h34 Cologne Hbf 1:03 PM Montabaur station $28 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
- ICE 1519
2:29 PM 0h34 Cologne Hbf 3:03 PM Montabaur station $29 1 One-way 0 transfers - ICE 1515
10:29 AM 0h34 Cologne Hbf 11:03 AM Montabaur station $30 1 One-way 0 transfers - ICE 1513
8:29 AM 0h34 Cologne Hbf 9:03 AM Montabaur station $33 1 One-way 0 transfers
- FlixBus
3:50 PM 1h05 Köln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2) 4:55 PM Montabaur, Bahnhofsplatz $15 1 One-way 0 transfers
Find all the dates and times for this journey by train, bus, flight, and ferry .
Compare prices and tickets Prices for trains, buses and flights
Compare train and bus prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.
More than 1,000 travel companies trust us to sell their tickets all in one place.
FAQs: Travel from Cologne to Montabaur
Travel to Montabaur easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Cologne to Montabaur.
This is compared to other travel options from Cologne to Montabaur:
A bus is $21 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cologne to Montabaur costing on average $34.
Other travel options to Montabaur take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 33m.
- Around 4 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Cologne and Montabaur 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 Montabaur station.
- Buses mostly depart from Köln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2) and arrive in Montabaur, Bahnhofsplatz.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Montabaur by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Montabaur by bus.
- 4 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn.
- 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
Travelling from Cologne to Montabaur: related information
Here are some other resources that might have the information you need
Travel to popular destinations by train, bus or flight
The Omio App Makes Travel Planning Easy
We’ll get you where you want to go. From live train updates to mobile tickets, our innovative app is the ideal way to plan and keep track of your travel.
