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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 flight, with an average ticket price of $126 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 45m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.9 - 2.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of $126, while a bus costs an average of $164.
Distance: 572 miles (922 km)
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Most popular Flight | Bus | Driving |
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$126 Average price Cheapest | $164 Average price | $207 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 45m Average total duration Fastest 2h 45m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 23h 58m Average total duration 23h 28m 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.
Compare ways to travel from Glasgow to Cologne
Compare the available ways to get from Glasgow to Cologne, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Glasgow to Cologne:
A flight is $38 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Glasgow to Cologne costing on average $164.
Other travel options to Cologne take longer:
Bus takes on average 23h 58m.
You'll arrive about 10h 40m sooner (2h 45m by flight vs 13h 25m by car) and save roughly $81 compared to fuel and tolls ($126 vs $207). You also avoid a long drive, giving you more time to relax or get on with your plans.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way, are travelling with bulky luggage, or need a car at your destination.
Travel optionsfrom Glasgow to Cologne
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.
- FlixBus · FlixBus
9:15 PM 24h25 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station 10:40 PM Köln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2) $132 1 One-way 1 transfer
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus
9:15 PM 24h25 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station 10:40 PM Köln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2) $132 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
- FlixBus · FlixBus
9:15 PM 24h25 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station 10:40 PM Köln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2) $132 1 One-way 1 transfer
Other options
- FlixBus · FlixBus
10:20 AM 25h25 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station 12:45 PM Köln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2) $135 1 One-way 1 transfer - FlixBus · FlixBus+
FlixTrain7:35 AM 29h10 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station 1:45 PM Cologne Hbf $149 1 One-way 2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Glasgow to Cologne:
A flight is $38 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Glasgow to Cologne costing on average $164.
Other travel options to Cologne take longer:
Bus takes on average 23h 58m.
- Around 3 buses per day.
- Around 2 flights 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, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2).
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Cologne by bus.
- Travel with Malta Air, Ryanair, Edelweiss Air, British Airways, BA Cityflyer to go to Cologne by flight.
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