How to travel from Kaiserslautern to Cologne

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Compare bus and train for Kaiserslautern to Cologne

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Kaiserslautern to Cologne among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €16. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 53m. 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 €16, and a train costs an average of €22.

Distance: 109 miles (176 km)

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€53

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€30

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3h 23m

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2h 53m

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3h 55m

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3h 25m

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0.1 - 0.2kg

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0.2 - 0.4kg

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from Kaiserslautern to Cologne

How to get from Kaiserslautern to Cologne by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

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The best way to travel from Kaiserslautern to Cologne is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
08:25AM5h15
Kaiserslautern, Guimaráes-Platz (Hauptbahnhof)
01:40PMKöln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen)
$351One-way
1 transfer

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
08:25AM5h15
Kaiserslautern, Guimaráes-Platz (Hauptbahnhof)
01:40PMKöln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen)
$351One-way
1 transfer

Fastest

TGVTGV 9551+Deutsche BahnICE 610
11:37AM2h28
Kaiserslautern Hbf
02:05PMCologne Hbf
$731One-way
1 transfer

Other options

TGVTGV 9551+Deutsche BahnICE 1645
11:37AM3h28
Kaiserslautern Hbf
03:05PMCologne Hbf
$501One-way
1 transfer
Deutsche Bahn12719 · 33756 · ICE 926
10:31AM3h50
Kaiserslautern Hbf
02:21PMCologne Hbf
$541One-way
2 transfers
Deutsche Bahn12715 · 33754 · ICE 1020
08:31AM3h50
Kaiserslautern Hbf
12:21PMCologne Hbf
$571One-way
2 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
05:40AM6h30
Kaiserslautern, Guimaráes-Platz (Hauptbahnhof)
12:10PMKöln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen)
$351One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
10:20PM5h15
Kaiserslautern, Guimaráes-Platz (Hauptbahnhof)
03:35AMKöln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen)
$351One-way
1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Kaiserslautern to Cologne

Travel to Cologne easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Kaiserslautern to Cologne.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Kaiserslautern and Cologne including taking a bus and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Kaiserslautern to Cologne is a bus with an average price of $20 (€16).

This is compared to other travel options from Kaiserslautern to Cologne:

A bus is $8 (€6) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Kaiserslautern to Cologne costing on average $28 (€22).

The fastest way to travel from Kaiserslautern to Cologne is by train with an average journey time of 2h 31m.

Other travel options to Cologne take longer:

Bus takes on average 5h 15m.

The distance from Kaiserslautern to Cologne is approximately 109 miles (176 km).
The average frequency per day from Kaiserslautern to Cologne is:
  • Around 7 trains per day.
  • Around 5 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Kaiserslautern and Cologne as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Kaiserslautern to Cologne:
  • Trains mostly depart from Kaiserslautern Hbf and arrive in Cologne Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Kaiserslautern, Guimaráes-Platz (Hauptbahnhof) and arrive in Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Kaiserslautern to Cologne, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Cologne by bus.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Cologne by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Kaiserslautern to Cologne:
  • 2 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
Omio customers who travel from Kaiserslautern to Cologne often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Amsterdam, Berlin, Brussels, London. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Cologne and these popular destinations at a great price.

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