How to travel from Cologne to Wolfsburg

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Cologne to Wolfsburg

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cologne to Wolfsburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $27. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 33m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $27, and a train costs an average of $34.

Distance: 193 miles (312 km)

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from Cologne to Wolfsburg

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

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

FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
09:50AM8h15
Leverkusen, Bf Mitte
06:05PMBraunschweig, Berliner Platz (ZOB)
$491One-way
1 transfer

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FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
09:50AM8h15
Leverkusen, Bf Mitte
06:05PMBraunschweig, Berliner Platz (ZOB)
$491One-way
1 transfer

Fastest

Lufthansa City AirlinesLH4051+LufthansaLH2100
01:15PM3h10
Cologne Bonn Airport
04:25PMHannover Airport
$4331One-way
1 transfer

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FlixTrainFlixTrain+FlixBusFlixBus
12:14PM6h41
Cologne Hbf
06:55PMBraunschweig, Berliner Platz (ZOB)
$491One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
09:20AM8h45
Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen)
06:05PMBraunschweig, Berliner Platz (ZOB)
$491One-way
1 transfer
Lufthansa CitylineLH1987+Lufthansa City AirlinesLH4076
07:45PM3h25
Cologne Bonn Airport
11:10PMHannover Airport
$3311One-way
1 transfer
Lufthansa CitylineLH1985+Lufthansa City AirlinesLH4076
05:55PM5h15
Cologne Bonn Airport
11:10PMHannover Airport
$3731One-way
1 transfer
Lufthansa City AirlinesLH4051+LufthansaLH2104
01:15PM5h50
Cologne Bonn Airport
07:05PMHannover Airport
$4471One-way
1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Cologne to Wolfsburg

Travel to Wolfsburg 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 Wolfsburg.

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There are 3 options to travel between Cologne and Wolfsburg including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Cologne to Wolfsburg is a bus with an average price of $27 (€22).

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

A bus is $7 (€6) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cologne to Wolfsburg costing on average $34 (€28).

A bus is $264 (€215) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Cologne to Wolfsburg costing on average $291 (€237).

The fastest way to travel from Cologne to Wolfsburg is by train with an average journey time of 3h 14m.

Other travel options to Wolfsburg take longer:

Flight takes on average 3h 5m.

Bus takes on average 6h 41m.

The distance from Cologne to Wolfsburg is approximately 193 miles (312 km).
The average frequency per day from Cologne to Wolfsburg is:
  • Around 8 buses per day.
  • Around 7 trains per day.
  • Around 4 flights per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Cologne to Wolfsburg:
  • Flights mostly depart from Cologne Bonn Airport and arrive in Hannover Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Cologne Hbf and arrive in Wolfsburg Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen) and arrive in Braunschweig, Berliner Platz (ZOB).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Cologne to Wolfsburg, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with BlaBlaCar to go to Wolfsburg by bus.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Wolfsburg by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Cologne to Wolfsburg with the following travel companies:
  • 3 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
  • 3 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn.
Omio customers who travel from Cologne to Wolfsburg often also extend their vacation to go to Berlin, Hanover, Paris, Amsterdam, Hamburg. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Wolfsburg and these popular destinations at a great price.

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