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Compare train, bus, and flight for Emden to Cologne
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Emden to Cologne among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $63 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 25m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $63, while a flight costs an average of $634.
Distance: 168 miles (271 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$63 Average price Cheapest | $634 Average price | $56 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 26m Average total duration 3h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 25m Average total duration Fastest 2h 25m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 3h 45m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular airline | 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.
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Compare the available ways to get from Emden to Cologne, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Emden to Cologne:
A train is $571 (€479) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Emden to Cologne costing on average $634 (€532).
Other travel options to Cologne take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 26m.
Tickets start at around $63 (€53) compared to roughly $56 (€47) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$7 (-€5). The journey takes 3h 56m versus 3h 45m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
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How to get from Emden to Cologne by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Emden to Cologne is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
7:00 AM 12h40 Emden 7:40 PM Cologne $58 1 One-way 0 transfers
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7:00 AM 12h40 Emden 7:40 PM Cologne $58 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
7:00 AM 12h40 Emden 7:40 PM Cologne $58 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
8:00 AM 12h40 Emden 8:40 PM Cologne $68 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Emden to Cologne:
A train is $571 (€479) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Emden to Cologne costing on average $634 (€532).
Other travel options to Cologne take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 26m.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 4 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Emden and Cologne as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Bremen Airport and arrive in Cologne Bonn Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Emden Hbf and arrive in Cologne Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Leer, ZOB and arrive in Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen).
- Travel with Lufthansa, Lufthansa City Airlines, Lufthansa Cityline to go to Cologne by flight.
- Travel with WestfalenBahn, Deutsche Bahn, Regional to go to Cologne by train.
- 2 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn.
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