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Compare train and flight for Cologne to Schwäbisch Gmünd
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cologne to Schwäbisch Gmünd among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $75. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 33m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $75, and a train costs an average of $75.
Distance: 194 miles (313 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
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$124 Average price Cheapest | $71 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 3m Average total duration Fastest 3h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 45m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg 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 Schwäbisch Gmünd:
A train is $247 (€202) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Cologne to Schwäbisch Gmünd costing on average $371 (€303).
Other travel options to Schwäbisch Gmünd take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 33m.
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How to get from Cologne to Schwäbisch Gmünd by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Cologne to Schwäbisch Gmünd is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
5:32 PM2h59Cologne8:31 PMSchwäbisch Gmünd$941One-way1 transfer
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5:32 PM2h59Cologne8:31 PMSchwäbisch Gmünd$941One-way1 transfer
Fastest
5:32 PM2h59Cologne8:31 PMSchwäbisch Gmünd$941One-way1 transfer
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1:30 PM3h01Cologne4:31 PMSchwäbisch Gmünd$941One-way1 transfer
3:30 PM3h01Cologne6:31 PMSchwäbisch Gmünd$941One-way1 transfer
9:54 PM3h07Cologne1:01 AMSchwäbisch Gmünd$941One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Cologne to Schwäbisch Gmünd:
A train is $247 (€202) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Cologne to Schwäbisch Gmünd costing on average $371 (€303).
Other travel options to Schwäbisch Gmünd take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 33m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 3 flights per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Cologne and Schwäbisch Gmünd as scheduled services by train and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Cologne Bonn Airport and arrive in Stuttgart Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Cologne Hbf and arrive in Schwäbisch Gmünd station.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) to go to Schwäbisch Gmünd by train.
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