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Compare train for Cologne to Traunstein
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Cologne to Traunstein among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $52 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 0m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.5kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $52, while a flight costs an average of $273.
Distance: 331 miles (534 km)
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Most popular Flight | Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$273 Average price | $52 Average price Cheapest | $78 Average price | $120 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 0m Average total duration Fastest 2h 0m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 11h 12m Average total duration 10h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 6m Average total duration 6h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 0m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
1.6 - 3.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.5 - 1.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | 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 $26 (€21) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cologne to Traunstein costing on average $78 (€64).
A bus is $221 (€181) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Cologne to Traunstein costing on average $273 (€223).
Other travel options to Traunstein take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 6m.
Bus takes on average 11h 12m.
Tickets start at around $52 (€42) compared to roughly $120 (€98) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $68 (€55). The journey takes 10h 42m versus 7h 0m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom Cologne to Traunstein
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 bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
8:20 PM12h40Cologne9:00 AMTraunstein$1121One-way0 transfers
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- 8:20 PM12h40Cologne9:00 AMTraunstein$1121One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 8:20 PM12h40Cologne9:00 AMTraunstein$1121One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Cologne to Traunstein:
A bus is $26 (€21) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cologne to Traunstein costing on average $78 (€64).
A bus is $221 (€181) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Cologne to Traunstein costing on average $273 (€223).
Other travel options to Traunstein take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 6m.
Bus takes on average 11h 12m.
- Around 10 buses per day.
- Around 6 flights per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Cologne and Traunstein as scheduled services by train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Leverkusen, Bf Mitte and arrive in Bernau am Chiemsee., Rasthausstraße.
- Trains mostly depart from Cologne Messe/Deutz and arrive in Traunstein station.
- Flights mostly depart from Cologne Bonn Airport and arrive in Munich Airport.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Traunstein by bus.
- Travel with Lufthansa Cityline, Lufthansa to go to Traunstein by flight.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Traunstein by train.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
- 3 direct flights per day with Lufthansa.
- 1 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn.
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