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Compare train, bus, and flight for Goslar to Cologne
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Goslar to Cologne among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $67 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 19m. 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 bus costs an average of $67, while a flight costs an average of $510.
Distance: 164 miles (264 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$95 Average price | $67 Average price Cheapest | $510 Average price | $61 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 37m Average total duration 4h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 23m Average total duration 10h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 19m Average total duration Fastest 2h 19m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 4h 10m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Goslar to Cologne
Compare the available ways to get from Goslar to Cologne, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Goslar to Cologne:
A bus is $28 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Goslar to Cologne costing on average $95.
A bus is $444 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Goslar to Cologne costing on average $510.
Other travel options to Cologne take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 37m.
Bus takes on average 11h 23m.
You'll arrive about 3m sooner (4h 7m by train vs 4h 10m by car). Tickets start at around $95 compared to roughly $61 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Goslar to Cologne
How to get from Goslar to Cologne by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Goslar to Cologne is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 14132 · 82842 · IC 2446 · ICE 209
7:56 PM 5h18 Goslar 1:14 AM Cologne Hbf $34 1 One-way 3 transfers
Cheapest
- 14132 · 82842 · IC 2446 · ICE 209
7:56 PM 5h18 Goslar 1:14 AM Cologne Hbf $34 1 One-way 3 transfers
Fastest
LH2091+LH40509:15 AM 3h10 Hannover Airport 12:25 PM Cologne Bonn Airport $384 1 One-way 1 transfer
Other options
- 14338 · ICE 1540+
8348811:03 PM 7h12 Goslar 6:15 AM Cologne Hbf $34 1 One-way 2 transfers - ICE 1540+81588
10:45 PM 7h30 Goslar 6:15 AM Cologne Hbf $34 1 One-way 1 transfer - ICE 552+83480
7:03 PM 4h29 Goslar 11:32 PM Cologne Hbf $40 1 One-way 1 transfer
- LH2095+
LH53515:15 PM 4h35 Hannover Airport 9:50 PM Cologne Bonn Airport $545 1 One-way 1 transfer - LH4073 · LH4240
1:35 PM 3h20 Hannover Airport 4:55 PM Cologne Bonn Airport $723 1 One-way 1 transfer - LH4073+LH1986
1:35 PM 6h00 Hannover Airport 7:35 PM Cologne Bonn Airport $737 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Goslar to Cologne:
A bus is $28 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Goslar to Cologne costing on average $95.
A bus is $444 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Goslar to Cologne costing on average $510.
Other travel options to Cologne take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 37m.
Bus takes on average 11h 23m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 4 flights per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Goslar and Cologne as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Cologne by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Cologne by train.
- Travel with Lufthansa City Airlines, Eurowings, Air Baltic, Lufthansa Cityline, Lufthansa to go to Cologne by flight.
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