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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 prices starting from $8. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 1h 5m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $8, and a train costs an average of $26.
Distance: 47 miles (76 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$49 Average price | $11 Average price Cheapest | $17 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 1m Average total duration 1h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 35m Average total duration Fastest 1h 5m 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 $38 (€30) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cologne to Siegen costing on average $49 (€39).
Other travel options to Siegen take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 31m.
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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.
7:00 AM1h15Cologne8:15 AMSiegen$121One-way0 transfers
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7:00 AM1h15Cologne8:15 AMSiegen$121One-way0 transfers
Fastest
7:00 AM1h15Cologne8:15 AMSiegen$121One-way0 transfers
Other options
11:45 PM1h25Cologne1:10 AMSiegen$181One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Cologne to Siegen:
A bus is $38 (€30) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cologne to Siegen costing on average $49 (€39).
Other travel options to Siegen take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 31m.
- Around 24 trains per day.
- Around 4 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 Deutsche Bahn to go to Siegen by train.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus, DB Bus to go to Siegen by bus.
- 5 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn.
- 4 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus, DB Bus.
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