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Compare train and bus for Eisenach to Cologne
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Eisenach to Cologne among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $25. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 3h 30m. 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 $25, and a train costs an average of $25.
Distance: 146 miles (236 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$75 Average price | $31 Average price Cheapest | $56 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 30m Average total duration 4h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 0m Average total duration Fastest 3h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 30m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | 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 Eisenach to Cologne:
A bus is $43 (€35) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Eisenach to Cologne costing on average $75 (€61).
Other travel options to Cologne take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 0m.
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How to get from Eisenach to Cologne by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Eisenach to Cologne is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
8:40 PM5h55Eisenach2:35 AMCologne$381One-way0 transfers
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- 8:40 PM5h55Eisenach2:35 AMCologne$381One-way0 transfers
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- 8:40 PM5h55Eisenach2:35 AMCologne$381One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Eisenach to Cologne:
A bus is $43 (€35) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Eisenach to Cologne costing on average $75 (€61).
Other travel options to Cologne take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 0m.
- Around 20 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Eisenach and Cologne as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Eisenach station and arrive in Cologne Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Eisenach, Uferstraße (Parkhaus) and arrive in Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen).
- Travel with BlaBlaCar to go to Cologne by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Cologne by train.
- 2 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
- 1 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn.
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