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Compare train and bus for Cologne to Rüdesheim am Rhein
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cologne to Rüdesheim am Rhein among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $10. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 1h 48m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $10, and a train costs an average of $27.
Distance: 78 miles (126 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$41 Average price | $21 Average price Cheapest | $28 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 28m Average total duration 1h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 18m Average total duration Fastest 1h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 17m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg 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.
This is compared to other travel options from Cologne to Rüdesheim am Rhein:
A bus is $20 (€16) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cologne to Rüdesheim am Rhein costing on average $41 (€34).
Other travel options to Rüdesheim am Rhein take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 58m.
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How to get from Cologne to Rüdesheim am Rhein by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Cologne to Rüdesheim am Rhein is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
10803+250096:04 AM2h43Cologne Hbf8:47 AMAssmannshausen$541One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- 10803+250096:04 AM2h43Cologne Hbf8:47 AMAssmannshausen$541One-way1 transfer
Fastest
- ICE 711+250046:01 AM2h03Cologne Hbf8:04 AMRüdesheim (Rhein) station$781One-way1 transfer
Other options
- 10803+250096:04 AM2h48Cologne Hbf8:52 AMRüdesheim (Rhein) station$541One-way1 transfer
- 10805+250117:03 AM2h49Cologne Hbf9:52 AMRüdesheim (Rhein) station$541One-way1 transfer
- ICE 711+250046:01 AM2h09Cologne Hbf8:10 AMAssmannshausen$791One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Cologne to Rüdesheim am Rhein:
A bus is $20 (€16) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cologne to Rüdesheim am Rhein costing on average $41 (€34).
Other travel options to Rüdesheim am Rhein take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 58m.
- Around 16 trains per day.
- Around 7 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Cologne and Rüdesheim am Rhein 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 Rüdesheim (Rhein) station.
- Buses mostly depart from Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen) and arrive in Mainz, Binger Schlag (Kurzzeitparkplatz).
- Travel with VIAS Rail GmbH, Deutsche Bahn, Trans Regio Deutsche Regionalbahn GmbH, Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) to go to Rüdesheim am Rhein by train.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar to go to Rüdesheim am Rhein by bus.
- 5 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
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