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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 bus, with an average ticket price of CHF 34 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 57m. 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 bus costs an average of CHF 34, while a train costs an average of CHF 77.
Distance: 117 miles (189 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
CHF 77 Average price | CHF 34 Average price Cheapest | CHF 36 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 57m Average total duration Fastest 3h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 29m Average total duration 5h 59m 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.
Compare ways to travel from Cologne to Saarbrücken
Compare the available ways to get from Cologne to Saarbrücken, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Cologne to Saarbrücken:
A bus is CHF 44 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cologne to Saarbrücken costing on average CHF 77.
Other travel options to Saarbrücken take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 29m.
Tickets start at around CHF 77 compared to roughly CHF 36 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -CHF 40. The journey takes 3h 27m 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.
Travel optionsfrom Cologne to Saarbrücken
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.
- FlixBus
12:35 PM 3h45 Köln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2) 4:20 PM Saarbrücken CHF 22 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus
12:35 PM 3h45 Köln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2) 4:20 PM Saarbrücken CHF 22 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
- ICE 515 · 4121
9:54 AM 3h21 Cologne Hbf 1:15 PM Saarbrücken Hbf CHF 47 1 One-way 1 transfer
Other options
- ICE 27 · 4110
9:53 AM 3h48 Cologne Hbf 1:41 PM Saarbrücken Hbf CHF 37 1 One-way 1 transfer - IC 2040 · 4108
8:53 AM 3h48 Cologne Hbf 12:41 PM Saarbrücken Hbf CHF 46 1 One-way 1 transfer - ICE 119 · 29514
8:58 AM 4h12 Cologne Messe/Deutz 1:10 PM Saarbrücken Hbf CHF 55 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Cologne to Saarbrücken:
A bus is CHF 44 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cologne to Saarbrücken costing on average CHF 77.
Other travel options to Saarbrücken take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 29m.
- 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, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2) and arrive in Saarbrücken.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Regional-Express, Regional, TGV to go to Saarbrücken by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Saarbrücken by bus.
- 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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