How to travel from Cologne to Wiesbaden

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Compare train and bus for Cologne to Wiesbaden

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cologne to Wiesbaden among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $11. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 1m. 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 $11, and a train costs an average of $13.

Distance: 82 miles (132 km)

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$47

Average price

$14

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Cheapest

$31

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(fuel + tolls)

2h 31m

Average total duration

Fastest

2h 1m

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30m

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2h 43m

Average total duration

2h 13m

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1h 53m

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0.1 - 0.3kg

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Cologne to Wiesbaden is a bus with an average price of $14 (€11).

This is compared to other travel options from Cologne to Wiesbaden:

A bus is $33 (€26) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cologne to Wiesbaden costing on average $47 (€37).

The fastest way to travel from Cologne to Wiesbaden is by train with an average journey time of 2h 1m.

Other travel options to Wiesbaden take longer:

Bus takes on average 2h 13m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Cologne and Wiesbaden including taking a train and bus.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Cologne to Wiesbaden among Omio's users.

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from Cologne to Wiesbaden

How to get from Cologne to Wiesbaden by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Cologne to Wiesbaden is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    10:45 AM2h20
    Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen)
    1:05 PMWiesbaden, Busbahnhof
    $131One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • RegioJet a.s.(Amsterdam -> Prague)
    7:40 PM2h20
    Köln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2)
    10:00 PMFrankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36)
    $111One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Deutsche BahnICE 713
    5:31 PM1h07
    Cologne Hbf
    6:38 PMWiesbaden Hbf
    $451One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Deutsche BahnICE 1225 · S8
    9:53 AM2h20
    Cologne Hbf
    12:13 PMWiesbaden Hbf
    $481One-way
    1 transfer
  • Deutsche BahnIC 1940 · S8
    8:53 AM2h20
    Cologne Hbf
    11:13 AMWiesbaden Hbf
    $481One-way
    1 transfer
  • Deutsche BahnIC 2013 · S8
    10:53 AM2h20
    Cologne Hbf
    1:13 PMWiesbaden Hbf
    $481One-way
    1 transfer
  • RegioJet a.s.(Amsterdam -> Prague)
    7:40 PM2h50
    Köln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2)
    10:30 PMFrankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)
    $111One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Cologne to Wiesbaden

Travel to Wiesbaden easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Cologne to Wiesbaden.

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There are 2 options to travel between Cologne and Wiesbaden including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Cologne to Wiesbaden is a bus with an average price of $14 (€11).

This is compared to other travel options from Cologne to Wiesbaden:

A bus is $33 (€26) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cologne to Wiesbaden costing on average $47 (€37).

The fastest way to travel from Cologne to Wiesbaden is by train with an average journey time of 2h 1m.

Other travel options to Wiesbaden take longer:

Bus takes on average 2h 13m.

The distance from Cologne to Wiesbaden is approximately 82 miles (132 km).
The average frequency per day from Cologne to Wiesbaden is:
  • Around 11 trains per day.
  • Around 6 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Cologne and Wiesbaden as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Cologne to Wiesbaden:
  • Trains mostly depart from Cologne Hbf and arrive in Wiesbaden Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen) and arrive in Wiesbaden, Busbahnhof.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Cologne to Wiesbaden, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus to go to Wiesbaden by bus.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, VIAS Rail GmbH to go to Wiesbaden by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Cologne to Wiesbaden with the following travel companies:
  • 6 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus.
  • 1 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn.
Omio customers who travel from Cologne to Wiesbaden often also extend their vacation to go to Frankfurt am Main, Paris, Berlin, Amsterdam, Munich. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Wiesbaden and these popular destinations at a great price.

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