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Compare train, bus, and flight for Cologne to Winnenden
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cologne to Winnenden among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $37 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 47m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $37, while a train costs an average of $97.
Distance: 178 miles (288 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$97 Average price | $37 Average price Cheapest | $65 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 47m Average total duration Fastest 3h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 33m Average total duration 6h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 0m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg 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 Winnenden
Compare the available ways to get from Cologne to Winnenden, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Cologne to Winnenden:
A bus is $60 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cologne to Winnenden costing on average $97.
Other travel options to Winnenden take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 33m.
Tickets start at around $37 compared to roughly $65 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $28. The journey takes 6h 3m versus 4h 0m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom Cologne to Winnenden
How to get from Cologne to Winnenden by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Cologne to Winnenden is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

10:30 PM 5h25 Cologne 3:55 AM Winnenden $25 1 One-way 0 transfers
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10:30 PM 5h25 Cologne 3:55 AM Winnenden $25 1 One-way 0 transfers
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10:30 PM 5h25 Cologne 3:55 AM Winnenden $25 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Cologne to Winnenden:
A bus is $60 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cologne to Winnenden costing on average $97.
Other travel options to Winnenden take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 33m.
- Around 9 buses per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Cologne and Winnenden as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Köln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2) and arrive in Kornwestheim, Bahnhofstrasse.
- Trains mostly depart from Cologne Hbf and arrive in Winnenden station.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Winnenden by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Winnenden by bus.
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