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Compare train, bus, and flight for Cologne to Salzgitter
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cologne to Salzgitter among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $134. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 46m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $134, and a train costs an average of $134.
Distance: 169 miles (273 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
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$223 Average price Cheapest | $65 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 16m Average total duration Fastest 3h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 2m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg 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.
This is compared to other travel options from Cologne to Salzgitter:
A bus is $135 (€109) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cologne to Salzgitter costing on average $223 (€180).
A bus is $334 (€270) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Cologne to Salzgitter costing on average $422 (€341).
Other travel options to Salzgitter take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 46m.
Bus takes on average 7h 19m.
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How to get from Cologne to Salzgitter by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Cologne to Salzgitter is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
3:01 PM7h19Cologne10:20 PMSalzgitter$781One-way0 transfers
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3:01 PM7h19Cologne10:20 PMSalzgitter$781One-way0 transfers
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3:01 PM7h19Cologne10:20 PMSalzgitter$781One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Cologne to Salzgitter:
A bus is $135 (€109) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cologne to Salzgitter costing on average $223 (€180).
A bus is $334 (€270) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Cologne to Salzgitter costing on average $422 (€341).
Other travel options to Salzgitter take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 46m.
Bus takes on average 7h 19m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 6 flights per day.
- Around 6 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Cologne and Salzgitter as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Cologne Bonn Airport and arrive in Hannover Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Cologne Hbf and arrive in Salzgitter-Lebenstedt.
- Buses mostly depart from Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen) and arrive in Salzgitter, Rathaus Lebenstedt.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) to go to Salzgitter by train.
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