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Compare train and bus for Cologne to Siegen
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cologne to Siegen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $10 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 1h 39m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $10, while a train costs an average of $67.
Distance: 47 miles (76 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$67 Average price | $10 Average price Cheapest | $17 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 1m Average total duration 1h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 39m Average total duration Fastest 1h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 11m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Cologne to Siegen:
A bus is $57 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cologne to Siegen costing on average $67.
Other travel options to Siegen take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 1m.
Tickets start at around $67 compared to roughly $17 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-50.27. The journey takes 1h 31m versus 1h 11m 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 Siegen
How to get from Cologne to Siegen by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Cologne to Siegen is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus1:10 AM1h00Bergisch Gladbach, Busbahnhof (Bensberg U)2:10 AMSiegen, Koblenzer Str.$121One-way0 transfers
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FlixBus1:10 AM1h00Bergisch Gladbach, Busbahnhof (Bensberg U)2:10 AMSiegen, Koblenzer Str.$121One-way0 transfers
Fastest
FlixBus1:10 AM1h00Bergisch Gladbach, Busbahnhof (Bensberg U)2:10 AMSiegen, Koblenzer Str.$121One-way0 transfers
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109557:22 AM1h27Cologne Hbf8:49 AMSiegen Hbf$621One-way0 transfers
109536:22 AM1h29Cologne Hbf7:51 AMSiegen Hbf$621One-way0 transfers
1091110:22 AM1h29Cologne Hbf11:51 AMSiegen Hbf$621One-way0 transfers
FlixBus8:00 AM1h15Leverkusen, Bf Mitte9:15 AMSiegen, Koblenzer Str.$121One-way0 transfers
FlixBus12:45 AM1h25Leverkusen, Bf Mitte2:10 AMSiegen, Koblenzer Str.$121One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Cologne to Siegen:
A bus is $43 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cologne to Siegen costing on average $53.
Other travel options to Siegen take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 14m.
- Around 18 trains per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Cologne and Siegen 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 Siegen Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Leverkusen, Bf Mitte and arrive in Siegen, Koblenzer Str..
- Travel with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus, RVK Regionalverkehr Köln GmbH NL Berg.Gladb, Wupsi to go to Siegen by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) to go to Siegen by train.
- 5 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus.
- 4 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
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