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Compare train, bus, and flight for Delft to Cologne
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Delft to Cologne among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $15. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 34m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $15, and a train costs an average of $32.
Distance: 134 miles (216 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$66 Average price | $20 Average price Cheapest | $60 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 4m Average total duration Fastest 3h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 1m Average total duration 5h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 6m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Delft to Cologne:
A bus is $46 (€38) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Delft to Cologne costing on average $66 (€54).
A bus is $506 (€415) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Delft to Cologne costing on average $526 (€431).
Other travel options to Cologne take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 31m.
Flight takes on average 8h 7m.
Travel optionsfrom Delft to Cologne
How to get from Delft to Cologne by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Delft to Cologne is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
(Amsterdam -> Prague)3:15 PM4h25Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)7:40 PMKöln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2)$171One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
(Amsterdam -> Prague)3:15 PM4h25Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)7:40 PMKöln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2)$171One-way0 transfers
Fastest
IC 1177 · IC 2877 · IC 604038:31 PM3h22Delft station11:53 PMCologne Hbf$241One-way2 transfers
Other options
IC 3577 · IC 604038:08 PM3h45Delft station11:53 PMCologne Hbf$241One-way1 transfer
IC 3539 · ICE 147 · ICE 10910:38 AM4h10Delft station2:48 PMCologne Hbf$681One-way2 transfers
IC 1131 · IC 3529 · 20077 · 106219:01 AM3h34Delft station12:35 PMCologne Hbf$731One-way3 transfers
(Amsterdam -> Prague)2:45 PM4h55Den Haag, Centraal Station7:40 PMKöln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2)$221One-way0 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus6:30 AM6h55Delft, Stationsplein1:25 PMKöln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen)$371One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus11:30 AM7h55Delft, Stationsplein7:25 PMKöln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen)$461One-way1 transfer
OS314 · OS24912:25 PM7h30Amsterdam Airport Schiphol7:55 PMCologne Bonn Airport$4131One-way1 transfer
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OS891712:25 PM9h20Amsterdam Airport Schiphol9:45 PMCologne Bonn Airport$6791One-way1 transfer
LX725+
LX44269:50 AM7h15Amsterdam Airport Schiphol5:05 PMCologne Bonn Airport$6841One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Delft to Cologne:
A bus is $46 (€38) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Delft to Cologne costing on average $66 (€54).
A bus is $506 (€415) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Delft to Cologne costing on average $526 (€431).
Other travel options to Cologne take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 31m.
Flight takes on average 8h 7m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 5 flights per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Delft and Cologne as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol and arrive in Cologne Bonn Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Delft station and arrive in Cologne Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Delft, Stationsplein and arrive in Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen).
- Travel with Union Ivkoni International, FlixBus to go to Cologne by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, VIAS Rail GmbH, Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) to go to Cologne by train.
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