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Compare train and bus for Idar-Oberstein to Cologne
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Idar-Oberstein to Cologne among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $37 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 30m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $37, while a train costs an average of $91.
Distance: 85 miles (138 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$91 Average price | $37 Average price Cheapest | $34 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 30m Average total duration Fastest 3h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 45m Average total duration 4h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 44m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Compare ways to travel from Idar-Oberstein to Cologne
Compare the available ways to get from Idar-Oberstein to Cologne, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Idar-Oberstein to Cologne:
A bus is $54 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Idar-Oberstein to Cologne costing on average $91.
Other travel options to Cologne take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 45m.
Tickets start at around $91 compared to roughly $34 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$56. The journey takes 3h 0m versus 2h 44m 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.
Travel optionsfrom Idar-Oberstein to Cologne
How to get from Idar-Oberstein to Cologne by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Idar-Oberstein to Cologne is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
6:07 AM 3h36 Idar-Oberstein 9:43 AM Cologne $36 1 One-way 0 transfers
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6:07 AM 3h36 Idar-Oberstein 9:43 AM Cologne $36 1 One-way 0 transfers
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6:07 AM 3h36 Idar-Oberstein 9:43 AM Cologne $36 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Idar-Oberstein to Cologne:
A bus is $54 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Idar-Oberstein to Cologne costing on average $91.
Other travel options to Cologne take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 45m.
- Around 21 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Idar-Oberstein and Cologne as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Lautzenhausen, Frankfurt Hahn: Airport Terminal 2 and arrive in Köln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2).
- Trains mostly depart from Idar-Oberstein station and arrive in Cologne Hbf.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Cologne by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Cologne by bus.
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