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Compare train and bus 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 prices starting from €9. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 8m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €9, and a train costs an average of €6.
Distance: 91 miles (147 km)
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€18 Average price | €13 Average price Cheapest |
2h 38m Average total duration Fastest 2h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 0m Average total duration 2h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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The best way to travel from Gütersloh to Cologne is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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This is compared to other travel options from Gütersloh to Cologne:
A train is $4 (€3) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Gütersloh to Cologne costing on average $12 (€9).
Other travel options to Cologne take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 10m.
- Around 9 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Gütersloh and Cologne as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Gütersloh Hbf and arrive in Cologne Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Gütersloh, ZOB and arrive in Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen).
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Cologne by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, National Express, Eurobahn to go to Cologne by train.
- 4 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
- 4 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, National Express.
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