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Compare train, bus, and flight for Gothenburg to Cologne
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Gothenburg to Cologne among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €40. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 42m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.7kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €40, and a flight costs an average of €133.
Distance: 509 miles (820 km)
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€153 Average price | €86 Average price Cheapest | €495 Average price |
13h 41m Average total duration 13h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 17h 52m Average total duration 17h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 42m Average total duration Fastest 2h 42m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.8 - 2.0kg CO2 emissions | 2.5 - 4.9kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Gothenburg to Cologne by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Gothenburg to Cologne is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Travel from Gothenburg to Cologne
Travel to Cologne easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Gothenburg to Cologne.
There are 3 options to travel to Cologne from Gothenburg including taking a train, bus or flight.
The cheapest way to get from Gothenburg to Cologne is by taking a bus with average ticket prices of $51 (€46) compared to other travel options to Cologne:
A bus is $96 (€86) less than a flight for this journey with tickets for a flight from Gothenburg to Cologne costing on average $147 (€132).
Taking a bus costs $139 (€125) less than taking a train, which average ticket prices of $189 (€171).
The fastest way from Gothenburg to Cologne is by flight with an average journey time of 3 h 30 min.
There are alternative travel options to Cologne that take longer:
Bus takes on average 17 h 46 min.
Getting to Cologne by train takes 14 h 7 min on average.
You should expect to travel around 508 miles (819 km) between Gothenburg and Cologne.
The average frequency per day from Gothenburg to Cologne is:
- Around 1 bus per day.
- 3 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route to Cologne from Gothenburg as scheduled services by train, bus or flight can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Gothenburg to Cologne:
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Gothenburg to Cologne:
- You can travel by bus between Gothenburg and Cologne with FlixBus or Vy Buss, and you can find FlixBus Gothenburg to Cologne tickets for $51 (€46) on Omio.
- You can travel by plane from Gothenburg to Cologne with Lufthansa, Eurowings, Lufthansa Cityline (2) or SWISS, and you can find Eurowings Gothenburg to Cologne tickets for $147 (€132) on Omio.
- You can go to Cologne from Gothenburg by train with Deutsche Bahn or Oresundstag. You'll see cheap train tickets for $63 (€57) with Deutsche Bahn from Gothenburg to Cologne on Omio.
Yes, there are direct services available from Gothenburg to Cologne with the following travel companies:
- Direct bus with.
- Direct flight with.
- Direct train with.
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Cologne as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets from Gothenburg to Cologne.
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