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Compare train and bus for Eindhoven to Cologne
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Eindhoven 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 2h 14m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $11, and a train costs an average of $25.
Distance: 72 miles (117 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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$55 Average price | $19 Average price Cheapest |
2h 44m Average total duration Fastest 2h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 37m Average total duration 3h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg 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 Eindhoven to Cologne:
A bus is $36 (€30) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Eindhoven to Cologne costing on average $55 (€45).
Other travel options to Cologne take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 7m.
Travel optionsfrom Eindhoven to Cologne
How to get from Eindhoven to Cologne by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Eindhoven to Cologne is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
(Amsterdam -> Prague)5:00 PM2h40Eindhoven, John F. Kennedylaan (Central Station)7:40 PMKöln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2)$151One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
(Amsterdam -> Prague)5:00 PM2h40Eindhoven, John F. Kennedylaan (Central Station)7:40 PMKöln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2)$151One-way0 transfers
Fastest
IC 3525 · 20075 · 106199:19 AM2h16Eindhoven station11:35 AMCologne Hbf$521One-way2 transfers
Other options
IC 3521 · 20073 · 106178:19 AM2h16Eindhoven station10:35 AMCologne Hbf$521One-way2 transfers
IC 3529 · 20077 · 1062110:19 AM2h16Eindhoven station12:35 PMCologne Hbf$521One-way2 transfers
IC 3513 · 20069 · 106136:19 AM2h16Eindhoven station8:35 AMCologne Hbf$521One-way2 transfers
FlixBus2:50 PM4h15Eindhoven, John F. Kennedylaan (Central Station)7:05 PMKöln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen)$161One-way0 transfers
FlixBus8:50 PM2h30Eindhoven, John F. Kennedylaan (Central Station)11:20 PMKöln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen)$181One-way0 transfers
FlixBus12:30 PM3h35Eindhoven, John F. Kennedylaan (Central Station)4:05 PMKöln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen)$211One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Eindhoven to Cologne:
A bus is $36 (€30) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Eindhoven to Cologne costing on average $55 (€45).
Other travel options to Cologne take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 7m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Eindhoven and Cologne as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Eindhoven station and arrive in Cologne Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Eindhoven, John F. Kennedylaan (Central Station) and arrive in Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen).
- Travel with FlixBus, Union Ivkoni, Union Ivkoni International to go to Cologne by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) to go to Cologne by train.
- 4 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Union Ivkoni, Union Ivkoni International.
- 0 direct trains per day with Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS).
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