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Compare train and bus for Detmold to Cologne
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Detmold to Cologne among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €11. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 3m. 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 €11, and a train costs an average of €21.
Distance: 108 miles (174 km)
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€34 Average price | €15 Average price Cheapest |
3h 33m Average total duration Fastest 3h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 10m Average total duration 3h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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The best way to travel from Detmold to Cologne is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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This is compared to other travel options from Detmold to Cologne:
A bus is $12 (€10) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Detmold to Cologne costing on average $26 (€21).
Other travel options to Cologne take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 25m.
- Around 10 trains per day.
- Around 8 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Detmold and Cologne as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Detmold station and arrive in Cologne Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Bad Salzuflen, ZOB am Ostertor and arrive in Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen).
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Eurobahn to go to Cologne by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Cologne by bus.
- 7 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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