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Compare train for Cologne to Rothenburg ob der Tauber
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cologne to Rothenburg ob der Tauber among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of €79 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 5m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €79, while a flight costs an average of €592.
Distance: 178 miles (288 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
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€79 Average price Cheapest | €592 Average price | €53 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 21m Average total duration 3h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 5m Average total duration Fastest 2h 5m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 3h 45m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Cologne to Rothenburg ob der Tauber:
A train is €519 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Cologne to Rothenburg ob der Tauber costing on average €592.
Other travel options to Rothenburg ob der Tauber take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 19m.
Tickets start at around €73 compared to roughly €53 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -€19. The journey takes 3h 49m versus 3h 45m 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 Rothenburg ob der Tauber
How to get from Cologne to Rothenburg ob der Tauber by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Cologne to Rothenburg ob der Tauber is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- ICE 205 · ICE 1021 · S4 · 572128:54 PM9h57Cologne Hbf6:51 AMRothenburg ob der Tauber station€281One-way4 transfers
Cheapest
- ICE 205 · ICE 1021 · S4 · 572128:54 PM9h57Cologne Hbf6:51 AMRothenburg ob der Tauber station€281One-way4 transfers
Fastest
- ICE 903 · ICE 27 · 57217 · 5890310:59 AM3h52Cologne Hbf2:51 PMRothenburg ob der Tauber station€641One-way3 transfers
Other options
- ICE 1021 · S4 · 57212 · 588857:53 PM10h58Cologne Hbf6:51 AMRothenburg ob der Tauber station€331One-way3 transfers
- ICE 203 · ICE 929 · 57231 · 589216:54 PM3h57Cologne Hbf10:51 PMRothenburg ob der Tauber station€351One-way3 transfers
- ICE 927 · 57225 · 589173:53 PM4h58Cologne Hbf8:51 PMRothenburg ob der Tauber station€431One-way2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Cologne to Rothenburg ob der Tauber:
A train is €513 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Cologne to Rothenburg ob der Tauber costing on average €592.
Other travel options to Rothenburg ob der Tauber take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 21m.
- Around 5 trains per day.
- Around 1 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Cologne and Rothenburg ob der Tauber as scheduled services by train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Cologne Bonn Airport and arrive in Frankfurt am Main Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Cologne Hbf and arrive in Rothenburg ob der Tauber station.
- Travel with Eurowings to go to Rothenburg ob der Tauber by flight.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Rothenburg ob der Tauber by train.
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