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Compare train and flight for Cologne to Wilhelmshaven
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cologne to Wilhelmshaven among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $87 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 20m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $87, while a flight costs an average of $627.
Distance: 185 miles (299 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
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$87 Average price Cheapest | $627 Average price | $63 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 56m Average total duration 4h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 20m Average total duration Fastest 2h 20m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 3h 57m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Compare ways to travel from Cologne to Wilhelmshaven
Compare the available ways to get from Cologne to Wilhelmshaven, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Cologne to Wilhelmshaven:
A train is $540 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Cologne to Wilhelmshaven costing on average $627.
Other travel options to Wilhelmshaven take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 56m.
Tickets start at around $87 compared to roughly $63 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$24. The journey takes 4h 26m versus 3h 57m 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 Wilhelmshaven by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Cologne to Wilhelmshaven is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
6:30 AM 4h35 Cologne 11:05 AM Wilhelmshaven $258 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
6:30 AM 4h35 Cologne 11:05 AM Wilhelmshaven $258 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
8:10 AM 3h20 Cologne 11:30 AM Wilhelmshaven $609 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Cologne to Wilhelmshaven:
A train is $540 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Cologne to Wilhelmshaven costing on average $627.
Other travel options to Wilhelmshaven take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 56m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 3 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Cologne and Wilhelmshaven as scheduled services by train and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Cologne Bonn Airport and arrive in Bremen Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Cologne Hbf and arrive in Wilhelmshaven station.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, NordWestBahn to go to Wilhelmshaven by train.
- Travel with Lufthansa, Lufthansa City Airlines to go to Wilhelmshaven by flight.
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