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Compare train, flight, and bus for Herford to Cologne
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Herford to Cologne among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $15. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 32m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $15, and a train costs an average of $23.
Distance: 109 miles (177 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$49 Average price | $21 Average price Cheapest | $38 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 2m Average total duration Fastest 2h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 23m Average total duration 2h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 29m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 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.
This is compared to other travel options from Herford to Cologne:
A bus is $29 (€23) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Herford to Cologne costing on average $49 (€40).
A bus is $520 (€421) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Herford to Cologne costing on average $540 (€437).
Other travel options to Cologne take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 53m.
Flight takes on average 4h 17m.
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How to get from Herford to Cologne by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Herford to Cologne is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 3:25 PM3h55Herford7:20 PMCologne$171One-way0 transfers
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- 3:25 PM3h55Herford7:20 PMCologne$171One-way0 transfers
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- 3:25 PM3h55Herford7:20 PMCologne$171One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Herford to Cologne:
A bus is $29 (€23) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Herford to Cologne costing on average $49 (€40).
A bus is $520 (€421) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Herford to Cologne costing on average $540 (€437).
Other travel options to Cologne take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 53m.
Flight takes on average 4h 17m.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 7 buses per day.
- Around 3 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Herford and Cologne as scheduled services by train, flight, and bus 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 Herford station and arrive in Cologne Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Bad Salzuflen, ZOB am Ostertor and arrive in Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen).
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Cologne by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Eurobahn to go to Cologne by train.
- 6 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
- 2 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
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