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Compare train and flight for Cologne to Wilhelmshaven
Omio recommends booking the flight 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 zł391 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 19m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of zł391, while a flight costs an average of zł2675.
Distance: 185 miles (299 km)
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Most popular Flight | Train | Driving |
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zł2675 Average price | zł391 Average price Cheapest | zł247 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 19m Average total duration Fastest 2h 19m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 4h 56m Average total duration 4h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 57m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular airline |  Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Cologne to Wilhelmshaven:
A train is zł2284 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Cologne to Wilhelmshaven costing on average zł2675.
Other travel options to Wilhelmshaven take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 56m.
Tickets start at around zł391 compared to roughly zł247 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about zł-144.29. 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.
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This is compared to other travel options from Cologne to Wilhelmshaven:
A train is zł2284 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Cologne to Wilhelmshaven costing on average zł2675.
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.
- Trains mostly depart from Cologne Hbf and arrive in Wilhelmshaven station.
- Flights mostly depart from Cologne Bonn Airport and arrive in Bremen Airport.
- 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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