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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 €8. 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 €8, and a train costs an average of €10.
Distance: 82 miles (132 km)
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€35 Average price | €12 Average price Cheapest |
2h 31m Average total duration Fastest 2h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 44m Average total duration 2h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions |
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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 Wiesbaden 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 Wiesbaden:
A bus is $3 (€2) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cologne to Wiesbaden costing on average $13 (€10).
Other travel options to Wiesbaden take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 50m.
- Around 12 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.
- Trains mostly depart from Cologne Hbf and arrive in Wiesbaden Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen) and arrive in Wiesbaden, Busbahnhof.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, VIAS Rail GmbH to go to Wiesbaden by train.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus to go to Wiesbaden by bus.
- 1 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn.
- 6 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus.
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