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Compare train for Cologne to Zella-Mehlis
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Cologne to Zella-Mehlis among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $64 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 11h 0m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.3 - 0.7kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $64, while a bus costs an average of $64.
Distance: 163 miles (263 km)
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Most popular Bus | Driving |
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$64 Average price Cheapest | $62 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
11h 0m Average total duration Fastest 10h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 23m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Tickets start at around $64 (€53) compared to roughly $62 (€52) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$2 (-€1). The journey takes 10h 30m versus 4h 23m 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.
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How to get from Cologne to Zella-Mehlis by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Cologne to Zella-Mehlis is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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6:45 AM4h54Cologne11:39 AMZella-mehlis$941One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- 6:45 AM4h54Cologne11:39 AMZella-mehlis$941One-way1 transfer
Fastest
- 8:58 AM4h41Cologne1:39 PMZella-mehlis$1281One-way3 transfers
Other options
- 8:45 AM4h54Cologne1:39 PMZella-mehlis$941One-way1 transfer
- 10:45 AM4h54Cologne3:39 PMZella-mehlis$941One-way1 transfer
- 12:45 PM4h54Cologne5:39 PMZella-mehlis$941One-way1 transfer
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- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Cologne and Zella-Mehlis as scheduled services by train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Cologne Hbf and arrive in Zella-Mehlis station.
- Buses mostly depart from Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen) and arrive in Zella-Mehlis, Bahnhof.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Zella-Mehlis by bus.
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