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Compare train, bus, and flight for Glasgow to Cologne
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Glasgow to Cologne among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $71. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 48m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 0.9 - 2.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $71, and a flight costs an average of $163.
Distance: 572 miles (922 km)
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Most popular Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$489 Average price | $122 Average price Cheapest | $212 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 48m Average total duration Fastest 2h 48m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 24h 30m Average total duration 24h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 13h 25m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
2.8 - 5.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.9 - 2.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular airline |  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 Glasgow to Cologne:
A bus is $366 (€296) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Glasgow to Cologne costing on average $489 (€395).
A bus is $478 (€386) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Glasgow to Cologne costing on average $600 (€486).
Other travel options to Cologne take longer:
Train takes on average 15h 24m.
Bus takes on average 24h 0m.
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How to get from Glasgow to Cologne by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Glasgow to Cologne is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 9:20 AM25h25Glasgow10:45 AMCologne$851One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 9:20 AM25h25Glasgow10:45 AMCologne$851One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 9:15 PM25h05Glasgow10:20 PMCologne$1621One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 10:40 PM25h45Glasgow12:25 AMCologne$921One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Glasgow to Cologne:
A bus is $366 (€296) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Glasgow to Cologne costing on average $489 (€395).
A bus is $478 (€386) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Glasgow to Cologne costing on average $600 (€486).
Other travel options to Cologne take longer:
Train takes on average 15h 24m.
Bus takes on average 24h 0m.
- Around 5 flights per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
- Around 1 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Glasgow and Cologne as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Glasgow International Airport and arrive in Cologne Bonn Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station and arrive in Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen).
- Travel with ScotRail to go to Cologne by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Cologne by bus.
- Travel with British Airways, Ryanair to go to Cologne by flight.
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