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Compare train and bus for Cologne to Rüsselsheim
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cologne to Rüsselsheim among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $76 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 46m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $76, while a train costs an average of $76.
Distance: 91 miles (148 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
$76 Average price Cheapest | $32 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 46m Average total duration Fastest 1h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 56m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
You'll arrive about 40m sooner (1h 16m by train vs 1h 56m by car). Tickets start at around $76 compared to roughly $32 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Cologne to Rüsselsheim
How to get from Cologne to Rüsselsheim by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Cologne to Rüsselsheim is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus9:15 AM7h00Köln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2)4:15 PMMainz, Binger Schlag (Kurzzeitparkplatz)$201One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus9:15 AM7h00Köln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2)4:15 PMMainz, Binger Schlag (Kurzzeitparkplatz)$201One-way1 transfer
Fastest
- ICE 911 · S95:25 AM1h32Cologne Hbf6:57 AMRüsselsheim station$341One-way1 transfer
Other options
- ICE 921 · 42513:49 AM2h33Cologne Hbf6:22 AMRüsselsheim station$221One-way1 transfer
- ICE 521 · S84:28 AM1h44Cologne Hbf6:12 AMRüsselsheim station$501One-way1 transfer
- ICE 827 · S83:21 AM1h51Cologne Hbf5:12 AMRüsselsheim station$501One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus11:05 PM7h35Köln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2)6:40 AMMainz, Binger Schlag (Kurzzeitparkplatz)$201One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus10:30 PM8h10Leverkusen, Bf Mitte6:40 AMMainz, Binger Schlag (Kurzzeitparkplatz)$201One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus12:35 PM9h35Köln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2)10:10 PMMainz, Binger Schlag (Kurzzeitparkplatz)$201One-way1 transfer
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FAQs: Travel from Cologne to Rüsselsheim
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- Around 5 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Cologne and Rüsselsheim as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Köln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2) and arrive in Mainz, Binger Schlag (Kurzzeitparkplatz).
- Trains mostly depart from Cologne Hbf and arrive in Rüsselsheim station.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Rüsselsheim by train.
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