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Compare train and bus for Cologne to Norden
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cologne to Norden among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of €67 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 5h 0m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €67, while a train costs an average of €67.
Distance: 184 miles (297 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
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€67 Average price Cheapest | €52 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 0m Average total duration Fastest 4h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 1m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
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Tickets start at around €67 compared to roughly €52 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -€15. The journey takes 4h 30m versus 4h 1m 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 Norden by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Cologne to Norden is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

10:46 AM 4h17 Cologne 3:03 PM Norden €46 1 One-way 0 transfers
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10:46 AM 4h17 Cologne 3:03 PM Norden €46 1 One-way 0 transfers
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10:46 AM 4h17 Cologne 3:03 PM Norden €46 1 One-way 0 transfers
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3:46 PM 4h20 Cologne 8:06 PM Norden €60 1 One-way 0 transfers
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- Around 8 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Cologne and Norden 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 Norddeich Mole.
- Buses mostly depart from Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen) and arrive in Emden, ZOB am Hbf.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, WestfalenBahn to go to Norden by train.
- 1 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn.
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