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Compare train and bus for Cologne to Mülheim an der Ruhr
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cologne to Mülheim an der Ruhr among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $9 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 29m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.0kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $9, while a train costs an average of $51.
Distance: 33 miles (54 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$51 Average price | $9 Average price Cheapest | $13 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 29m Average total duration Fastest 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 21m Average total duration 1h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 59m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.1kg 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 Mülheim an der Ruhr
Compare the available ways to get from Cologne to Mülheim an der Ruhr, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Cologne to Mülheim an der Ruhr:
A bus is $42 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cologne to Mülheim an der Ruhr costing on average $51.
Other travel options to Mülheim an der Ruhr take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 21m.
Tickets start at around $51 compared to roughly $13 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$38. The journey takes 59m versus 59m 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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How to get from Cologne to Mülheim an der Ruhr by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Cologne to Mülheim an der Ruhr is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
5:40 AM 2h00 Cologne 7:40 AM Mülheim an der Ruhr $5 1 One-way 0 transfers
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5:40 AM 2h00 Cologne 7:40 AM Mülheim an der Ruhr $5 1 One-way 0 transfers
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4:50 PM 1h55 Cologne 6:45 PM Mülheim an der Ruhr $6 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Cologne to Mülheim an der Ruhr:
A bus is $42 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cologne to Mülheim an der Ruhr costing on average $51.
Other travel options to Mülheim an der Ruhr take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 21m.
- Around 18 buses per day.
- Around 9 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Cologne and Mülheim an der Ruhr 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 Mülheim (Ruhr) Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Köln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2) and arrive in Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof).
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Mülheim an der Ruhr by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain to go to Mülheim an der Ruhr by train.
- 18 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus.
- 3 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain.
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