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Compare train and bus for Cologne to Trier
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cologne to Trier among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €10. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 2h 30m. 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 €10, and a train costs an average of €20.
Distance: 82 miles (133 km)
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€36 Average price | €22 Average price Cheapest |
3h 6m Average total duration 2h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 0m Average total duration Fastest 2h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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The best way to travel from Cologne to Trier is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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This is compared to other travel options from Cologne to Trier:
A bus is $12 (€10) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cologne to Trier costing on average $25 (€20).
Other travel options to Trier take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 34m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Cologne and Trier as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen) and arrive in Trier, Kürenzer Straße (Hbf).
- Trains mostly depart from Cologne Hbf and arrive in Trier Hbf.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus to go to Trier by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, National Express, TRANS REGIO Deutsche Regionalbahn GmbH to go to Trier by train.
- 3 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus.
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