How to travel from Cologne to Regensburg

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Cologne to Regensburg

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cologne to Regensburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $32. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 10m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $32, and a flight costs an average of $54.

Distance: 264 miles (425 km)

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Driving

$128

Average price

$47

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Cheapest

$213

Average price

$94

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(fuel + tolls)

6h 3m

Average total duration

5h 33m

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30m

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7h 2m

Average total duration

6h 32m

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4h 10m

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1h 10m

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3h 0m

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5h 17m

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0.1 - 0.4kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

0.4 - 1.1kg

CO2 emissions

1.3 - 2.5kg

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Cologne to Regensburg is a bus with an average price of $47 (€39).

This is compared to other travel options from Cologne to Regensburg:

A bus is $81 (€65) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cologne to Regensburg costing on average $128 (€104).

A bus is $166 (€134) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Cologne to Regensburg costing on average $213 (€173).

The fastest way to travel from Cologne to Regensburg is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 10m.

Other travel options to Regensburg take longer:

Train takes on average 5h 33m.

Bus takes on average 6h 32m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Cologne and Regensburg including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Cologne to Regensburg among Omio's users.

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from Cologne to Regensburg

How to get from Cologne to Regensburg by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Cologne to Regensburg is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    3:50 PM8h20
    Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen)
    12:10 AMRegensburg, Hauptbahnhof
    $471One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    3:50 PM8h20
    Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen)
    12:10 AMRegensburg, Hauptbahnhof
    $471One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • EurowingsEW84
    6:55 PM1h05
    Cologne Bonn Airport
    8:00 PMMunich Airport
    $1851One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Deutsche BahnIC 1940 · 4613 · ICE 787 · 3571
    8:53 AM7h30
    Cologne Hbf
    4:23 PMRegensburg Hbf
    $1961One-way
    4 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnICE 27 · 4615 · ICE 587 · 3573
    9:53 AM7h23
    Cologne Hbf
    5:16 PMRegensburg Hbf
    $2161One-way
    3 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnICE 515+alex-Länderbahn und Vogtlandbahn-GmbH361
    9:54 AM6h15
    Cologne Hbf
    4:09 PMRegensburg Hbf
    $2721One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    5:55 PM6h55
    Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen)
    12:50 AMRegensburg, Hauptbahnhof
    $481One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    11:35 PM6h25
    Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen)
    6:00 AMRegensburg, Hauptbahnhof
    $491One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    7:35 PM7h30
    Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen)
    3:05 AMRegensburg, Hauptbahnhof
    $491One-way
    0 transfers
  • EurowingsEW80
    7:00 AM1h05
    Cologne Bonn Airport
    8:05 AMMunich Airport
    $3571One-way
    0 transfers
  • LufthansaLH1985
    8:10 PM1h05
    Cologne Bonn Airport
    9:15 PMMunich Airport
    $3631One-way
    0 transfers
  • LufthansaLH1977
    1:05 PM1h05
    Cologne Bonn Airport
    2:10 PMMunich Airport
    $5091One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Cologne to Regensburg

Travel to Regensburg 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 Regensburg.

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There are 3 options to travel between Cologne and Regensburg including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Cologne to Regensburg is a bus with an average price of $47 (€39).

This is compared to other travel options from Cologne to Regensburg:

A bus is $81 (€65) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cologne to Regensburg costing on average $128 (€104).

A bus is $166 (€134) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Cologne to Regensburg costing on average $213 (€173).

The fastest way to travel from Cologne to Regensburg is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 10m.

Other travel options to Regensburg take longer:

Train takes on average 5h 33m.

Bus takes on average 6h 32m.

The distance from Cologne to Regensburg is approximately 264 miles (425 km).
The average frequency per day from Cologne to Regensburg is:
  • Around 7 trains per day.
  • Around 7 buses per day.
  • Around 6 flights per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Cologne and Regensburg as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Cologne to Regensburg:
  • Flights mostly depart from Cologne Bonn Airport and arrive in Munich Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Cologne Hbf and arrive in Regensburg Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen) and arrive in Regensburg, Hauptbahnhof.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Cologne to Regensburg, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Eurowings to go to Regensburg by flight.
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Regensburg by bus.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Regensburg by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Cologne to Regensburg with the following travel companies:
  • 6 direct flights per day with Eurowings.
  • 7 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
  • 1 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
Omio customers who travel from Cologne to Regensburg often also extend their vacation to go to Munich, Prague, Vienna, Nuremberg, Berlin. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Regensburg and these popular destinations at a great price.
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