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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 train with prices starting from $13. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 56m. 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 train costs an average of $13, and a train costs an average of $13.
Distance: 108 miles (174 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
$59 Average price Cheapest | $38 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 26m Average total duration Fastest 2h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 44m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Detmold to Cologne:
A bus is $40 (€32) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Detmold to Cologne costing on average $59 (€49).
Other travel options to Cologne take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 43m.
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How to get from Detmold to Cologne by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Detmold to Cologne is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
8:10 PM3h25Detmold11:35 PMCologne$171One-way0 transfers
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- 8:10 PM3h25Detmold11:35 PMCologne$171One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 8:10 PM3h25Detmold11:35 PMCologne$171One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 3:25 PM3h55Detmold7:20 PMCologne$181One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Detmold to Cologne:
A bus is $40 (€32) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Detmold to Cologne costing on average $59 (€49).
Other travel options to Cologne take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 43m.
- Around 8 buses per day.
- Around 8 trains 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.
- Buses mostly depart from Bad Salzuflen, ZOB am Ostertor and arrive in Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen).
- Trains mostly depart from Detmold station and arrive in Cologne Hbf.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Eurobahn to go to Cologne by train.
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