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Compare bus and train for Cologne to Wageningen
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cologne to Wageningen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $25 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 20m. 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 $25, while a train costs an average of $66.
Distance: 90 miles (146 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$66 Average price | $25 Average price Cheapest | $40 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 20m Average total duration Fastest 2h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 35m Average total duration 5h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 9m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Cologne to Wageningen
Compare the available ways to get from Cologne to Wageningen, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Cologne to Wageningen:
A bus is $42 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cologne to Wageningen costing on average $66.
Other travel options to Wageningen take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 35m.
Tickets start at around $66 compared to roughly $40 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$26. The journey takes 2h 50m versus 2h 9m 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.
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How to get from Cologne to Wageningen by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Cologne to Wageningen is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

2:00 PM 5h05 Cologne 7:05 PM Wageningen $17 1 One-way 0 transfers
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2:00 PM 5h05 Cologne 7:05 PM Wageningen $17 1 One-way 0 transfers
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2:00 PM 5h05 Cologne 7:05 PM Wageningen $17 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Cologne to Wageningen:
A bus is $42 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cologne to Wageningen costing on average $66.
Other travel options to Wageningen take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 35m.
- Around 20 trains per day.
- Around 7 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Cologne and Wageningen as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Cologne Hbf and arrive in Rhenen station.
- Buses mostly depart from Leverkusen, Bf Mitte and arrive in Arnheim, Amsterdamseweg (Centraal Station/Sonsbeek).
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, VIAS Rail GmbH to go to Wageningen by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Wageningen by bus.
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