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Compare train and bus for Greifswald to Cologne
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Greifswald to Cologne among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $162 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 8h 11m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.5kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $162, while a train costs an average of $162.
Distance: 347 miles (559 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
$162 Average price Cheapest | $123 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 11m Average total duration Fastest 7h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 22m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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Tickets start at around $162 compared to roughly $123 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$39. The journey takes 7h 41m versus 7h 22m 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 Greifswald to Cologne by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Greifswald to Cologne is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus+
FlixTrain2:50 AM 14h57 Greifswald, Bahnhofsplatz 5:47 PM Cologne Hbf $57 1 One-way 2 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus+FlixTrain
2:50 AM 14h57 Greifswald, Bahnhofsplatz 5:47 PM Cologne Hbf $57 1 One-way 2 transfers
Fastest
- ICE 839 · ICE 628
8:30 AM 7h44 Greifswald station 4:14 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz $163 1 One-way 1 transfer
Other options
- 33575 · 3347 · ICE 558
8:44 AM 8h56 Greifswald station 5:40 PM Cologne Hbf $135 1 One-way 2 transfers - 33573 · 3345 · ICE 650
6:35 AM 9h05 Greifswald station 3:40 PM Cologne Hbf $135 1 One-way 2 transfers - 33571 · 3343 · ICE 652
4:34 AM 9h06 Greifswald station 1:40 PM Cologne Hbf $135 1 One-way 2 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus
8:05 AM 18h10 Greifswald, Bahnhofsplatz 2:15 AM Köln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2) $70 1 One-way 1 transfer
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- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Greifswald and Cologne as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Berlin Brandenburg Airport and arrive in Cologne Bonn Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Greifswald station and arrive in Cologne Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Greifswald, Bahnhofsplatz and arrive in Köln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2).
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Cologne by train.
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