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Compare bus and train for Limburg an der Lahn to Cologne
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Limburg an der Lahn to Cologne among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €14 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 2h 4m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €14, while a train costs an average of €44.
Distance: 61 miles (99 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€44 Average price | €14 Average price Cheapest | €19 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 28m Average total duration 1h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 4m Average total duration Fastest 1h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 19m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg 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.
Compare ways to travel from Limburg an der Lahn to Cologne
Compare the available ways to get from Limburg an der Lahn to Cologne, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Limburg an der Lahn to Cologne:
A bus is €30 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Limburg an der Lahn to Cologne costing on average €44.
Other travel options to Cologne take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 28m.
Tickets start at around €44 compared to roughly €19 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -€25. The journey takes 1h 58m versus 1h 19m 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 Limburg an der Lahn to Cologne
How to get from Limburg an der Lahn to Cologne by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Limburg an der Lahn to Cologne is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus
3:55 PM 1h30 Limburg, Kopenhagener Straße 5:25 PM Köln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2) €8 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus
3:55 PM 1h30 Limburg, Kopenhagener Straße 5:25 PM Köln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2) €8 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
- Bus LM-5 · ICE 1612
8:31 AM 1h01 Limburg an der Lahn 9:32 AM Cologne Hbf €37 1 One-way 1 transfer
Other options
- 12608 · IC 2049
8:45 AM 2h21 Limburg (Lahn) station 11:06 AM Cologne Hbf €34 1 One-way 1 transfer - 4280 · ICE 1022
8:09 AM 1h57 Limburg (Lahn) station 10:06 AM Cologne Hbf €40 1 One-way 1 transfer - Bus LM-21 · ICE 1513 · ICE 1012
8:50 AM 1h39 Limburg an der Lahn 10:29 AM Cologne Messe/Deutz €76 1 One-way 2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Limburg an der Lahn to Cologne:
A bus is €30 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Limburg an der Lahn to Cologne costing on average €44.
Other travel options to Cologne take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 28m.
- Around 4 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Limburg an der Lahn and Cologne as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Limburg Süd and arrive in Cologne Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Limburg, Kopenhagener Straße and arrive in Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen).
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Cologne by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Hessische Landesbahn to go to Cologne by train.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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