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Compare train, bus, and flight for Cologne to Traunstein
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cologne to Traunstein among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $81. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 6h 17m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $81, and a train costs an average of $81.
Distance: 331 miles (534 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
$157 Average price Cheapest | $118 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 47m Average total duration Fastest 6h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 0m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg 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 Traunstein:
A bus is $96 (€79) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cologne to Traunstein costing on average $157 (€128).
A bus is $149 (€122) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Cologne to Traunstein costing on average $209 (€171).
Other travel options to Traunstein take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 17m.
Bus takes on average 11h 43m.
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How to get from Cologne to Traunstein by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Cologne to Traunstein is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
8:58 AM6h32Cologne3:30 PMTraunstein$1101One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
8:58 AM6h32Cologne3:30 PMTraunstein$1101One-way0 transfers
Fastest
9:31 AM5h43Cologne3:14 PMTraunstein$1271One-way1 transfer
Other options
7:30 AM5h44Cologne1:14 PMTraunstein$1271One-way1 transfer
1:30 PM5h44Cologne7:14 PMTraunstein$1271One-way1 transfer
3:30 PM5h44Cologne9:14 PMTraunstein$1271One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Cologne to Traunstein:
A bus is $96 (€79) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cologne to Traunstein costing on average $157 (€128).
A bus is $149 (€122) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Cologne to Traunstein costing on average $209 (€171).
Other travel options to Traunstein take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 17m.
Bus takes on average 11h 43m.
- Around 12 buses per day.
- Around 7 flights per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Cologne and Traunstein 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 Munich Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen) and arrive in Salzburg, P+R Süd.
- Trains mostly depart from Cologne Messe/Deutz and arrive in Traunstein station.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) to go to Traunstein by train.
- 1 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
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