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Compare bus and train for Krefeld to Cologne
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Krefeld to Cologne among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €6. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 51m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €6, and a train costs an average of €19.
Distance: 32 miles (52 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€31 Average price | €8 Average price Cheapest |
1h 21m Average total duration Fastest 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 34m Average total duration 1h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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The best way to travel from Krefeld to Cologne is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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This is compared to other travel options from Krefeld to Cologne:
A bus is $16 (€13) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Krefeld to Cologne costing on average $24 (€19).
Other travel options to Cologne take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 25m.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Krefeld and Cologne as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Krefeld Hbf and arrive in Cologne Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Krefeld, Willy-Brandt-Platz (ZOB) and arrive in Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen).
- Travel with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus, National Express to go to Cologne by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, TRI Train Rental GmbH, RheinRuhrBahn to go to Cologne by train.
- 4 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus, National Express.
- 3 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn.
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