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Compare train and flight for Cologne to Saarlouis
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cologne to Saarlouis among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $33 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 50m. 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 $33, while a flight costs an average of $591.
Distance: 112 miles (181 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
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$94 Average price | $591 Average price | $33 Average price Cheapest | $42 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 50m Average total duration Fastest 3h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 1m Average total duration 3h 1m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 5h 18m Average total duration 4h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 0m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular airline |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | 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 Saarlouis
Compare the available ways to get from Cologne to Saarlouis, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Cologne to Saarlouis:
A bus is $62 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cologne to Saarlouis costing on average $94.
A bus is $559 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Cologne to Saarlouis costing on average $591.
Other travel options to Saarlouis take longer:
Flight takes on average 5h 1m.
Bus takes on average 5h 18m.
Tickets start at around $94 compared to roughly $42 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$52. The journey takes 3h 20m versus 3h 0m 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 Saarlouis
How to get from Cologne to Saarlouis by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Cologne to Saarlouis is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
9:05 PM 9h40 Cologne 6:45 AM Saarlouis $26 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
9:05 PM 9h40 Cologne 6:45 AM Saarlouis $26 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
9:05 PM 9h40 Cologne 6:45 AM Saarlouis $26 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Cologne to Saarlouis:
A bus is $62 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cologne to Saarlouis costing on average $94.
A bus is $559 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Cologne to Saarlouis costing on average $591.
Other travel options to Saarlouis take longer:
Flight takes on average 5h 1m.
Bus takes on average 5h 18m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 6 flights per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Cologne and Saarlouis as scheduled services by train and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Cologne Hbf and arrive in Saarlouis Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Köln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2) and arrive in Forbach, Gare Routière.
- Flights mostly depart from Cologne Bonn Airport and arrive in Luxembourg Airport.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Saarlouis by bus.
- Travel with Eurowings, Air Baltic, Turkish Airlines, Lufthansa City Airlines, Lufthansa, Lufthansa Cityline, Swiss, Luxair to go to Saarlouis by flight.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Saarlouis by train.
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