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Compare train and bus for Cologne to Saarbrücken
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cologne to Saarbrücken among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $44 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 6m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $44, while a bus costs an average of $45.
Distance: 117 miles (189 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$44 Average price Cheapest | $45 Average price | $45 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 6m Average total duration Fastest 3h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 35m Average total duration 6h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 58m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg 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 Saarbrücken:
A bus is $20 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cologne to Saarbrücken costing on average $44.
Other travel options to Saarbrücken take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 6m.
Tickets start at around $44 compared to roughly $45 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $0.82. The journey takes 3h 36m versus 2h 58m 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 Saarbrücken by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Cologne to Saarbrücken is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus11:05 PM3h15Köln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2)2:20 AMSaarbrücken$231One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus11:05 PM3h15Köln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2)2:20 AMSaarbrücken$231One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- ICE 517+
TGV 955211:54 AM3h05Cologne Hbf2:59 PMSaarbrücken Hbf$1591One-way1 transfer
Other options
- ICE 27 · 41109:55 AM3h46Cologne Hbf1:41 PMSaarbrücken Hbf$1041One-way1 transfer
- ICE 229 · 41181:55 PM3h46Cologne Hbf5:41 PMSaarbrücken Hbf$1041One-way1 transfer
- IC 2040 · 41088:53 AM3h48Cologne Hbf12:41 PMSaarbrücken Hbf$1041One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus12:35 PM3h45Köln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2)4:20 PMSaarbrücken$291One-way0 transfers
50449 · 3048011:00 PM14h45Köln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2)1:45 PMSaarbrücken$1161One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Cologne to Saarbrücken:
A bus is $50 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cologne to Saarbrücken costing on average $94.
Other travel options to Saarbrücken take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 35m.
- Around 9 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Cologne and Saarbrücken 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 Saarbrücken Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen) and arrive in Saarbrücken.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus to go to Saarbrücken by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Regional, Regional-Express to go to Saarbrücken by train.
- 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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