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Compare train and bus 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 $7. 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 $7, and a train costs an average of $24.
Distance: 32 miles (52 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$34 Average price | $7 Average price Cheapest | $11 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 21m Average total duration Fastest 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 29m Average total duration 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 54m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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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 Krefeld to Cologne:
A bus is $26 (€21) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Krefeld to Cologne costing on average $34 (€27).
Other travel options to Cologne take longer:
Bus takes on average 59m.
Travel optionsfrom Krefeld to Cologne
How to get from Krefeld to Cologne by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Krefeld to Cologne is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus12:25 AM1h25Krefeld, Willy-Brandt-Platz (ZOB)1:50 AMKöln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen)$81One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus12:25 AM1h25Krefeld, Willy-Brandt-Platz (ZOB)1:50 AMKöln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen)$81One-way0 transfers
Fastest
174108:35 AM0h43Krefeld Hbf9:18 AMCologne Hbf$711One-way0 transfers
Other options
10314 · IC 20078:59 AM1h15Krefeld Hbf10:14 AMCologne Hbf$291One-way1 transfer
10317 · ICE 12538:00 AM1h05Krefeld Hbf9:05 AMCologne Hbf$341One-way1 transfer
10119 · ICE 5158:42 AM1h06Krefeld Hbf9:48 AMCologne Hbf$341One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Krefeld to Cologne:
A bus is $26 (€21) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Krefeld to Cologne costing on average $34 (€27).
Other travel options to Cologne take longer:
Bus takes on average 59m.
- 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 train and bus 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 (Köln Bonn Flughafen).
- Travel with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus to go to Cologne by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, RheinRuhrBahn to go to Cologne by train.
- 4 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus.
- 3 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn.
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