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Compare bus and train for Gütersloh to Cologne
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Gütersloh to Cologne among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of DKK 106 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 44m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of DKK 106, while a train costs an average of DKK 318.
Distance: 91 miles (147 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
DKK 318 Average price | DKK 106 Average price Cheapest | DKK 204 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 44m Average total duration Fastest 2h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 40m Average total duration 3h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 13m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  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 Gütersloh to Cologne
Compare the available ways to get from Gütersloh to Cologne, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Gütersloh to Cologne:
A bus is DKK 212 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Gütersloh to Cologne costing on average DKK 318.
Other travel options to Cologne take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 40m.
Tickets start at around DKK 318 compared to roughly DKK 204 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -DKK 113. The journey takes 2h 14m versus 2h 13m 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 Gütersloh to Cologne by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Gütersloh to Cologne is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
3:10 PM 3h10 Gütersloh 6:20 PM Cologne DKK 80 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
3:10 PM 3h10 Gütersloh 6:20 PM Cologne DKK 80 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
3:10 PM 3h10 Gütersloh 6:20 PM Cologne DKK 80 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
4:10 PM 3h10 Gütersloh 7:20 PM Cologne DKK 87 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Gütersloh to Cologne:
A bus is DKK 212 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Gütersloh to Cologne costing on average DKK 318.
Other travel options to Cologne take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 40m.
- Around 9 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Gütersloh and Cologne as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Münster Osnabrück Airport and arrive in Cologne Bonn Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Gütersloh Hbf and arrive in Cologne Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Gütersloh, ZOB and arrive in Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen).
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Cologne by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain to go to Cologne by train.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
- 5 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain.
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