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Compare train, flight, and bus for Eckernförde to Cologne
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Eckernförde to Cologne among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $57. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 39m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $57, and a train costs an average of $57.
Distance: 272 miles (439 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
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$65 Average price Cheapest | $97 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 9m Average total duration Fastest 5h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 16m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg 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 Eckernförde to Cologne:
A bus is $32 (€26) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Eckernförde to Cologne costing on average $65 (€53).
A bus is $242 (€198) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Eckernförde to Cologne costing on average $275 (€225).
Other travel options to Cologne take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 39m.
Bus takes on average 9h 16m.
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How to get from Eckernförde to Cologne by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Eckernförde to Cologne is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
3:25 AM9h16Eckernförde12:41 PMCologne$331One-way0 transfers
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3:25 AM9h16Eckernförde12:41 PMCologne$331One-way0 transfers
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3:25 AM9h16Eckernförde12:41 PMCologne$331One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Eckernförde to Cologne:
A bus is $32 (€26) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Eckernförde to Cologne costing on average $65 (€53).
A bus is $242 (€198) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Eckernförde to Cologne costing on average $275 (€225).
Other travel options to Cologne take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 39m.
Bus takes on average 9h 16m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 7 buses per day.
- Around 2 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Eckernförde and Cologne as scheduled services by train, flight, and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Hamburg Airport and arrive in Cologne Bonn Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Eckernförde station and arrive in Cologne Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Kiel, ZOB and arrive in Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen).
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Nordbahn Eisenbahngesellschaft to go to Cologne by train.
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