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Compare train, bus, and flight for Ljubljana to Cologne
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Ljubljana to Cologne among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $79 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 9m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.7kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $79, while a flight costs an average of $363.
Distance: 482 miles (777 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$85 Average price | $79 Average price Cheapest | $363 Average price | $234 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
14h 51m Average total duration 14h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 14h 30m Average total duration 14h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 9m Average total duration Fastest 2h 9m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 9h 21m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.8 - 1.9kg CO2 emissions | 2.3 - 4.7kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Ljubljana to Cologne:
A bus is $6 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Ljubljana to Cologne costing on average $85.
A bus is $284 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Ljubljana to Cologne costing on average $363.
Other travel options to Cologne take longer:
Bus takes on average 14h 30m.
Train takes on average 14h 51m.
Tickets start at around $85 compared to roughly $234 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $149. The journey takes 14h 21m versus 9h 21m 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 Ljubljana to Cologne
How to get from Ljubljana to Cologne by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Ljubljana to Cologne is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus · FlixBus1:15 AM15h30Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja4:45 PMKöln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2)$951One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus1:15 AM15h30Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja4:45 PMKöln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2)$951One-way1 transfer
Fastest
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LX44246:25 AM3h30Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport9:55 AMCologne Bonn Airport$5951One-way1 transfer
Other options
- 312 · RJ 110 · ICE 698 · IC 604023:32 PM14h12Ljubljana station5:44 AMCologne Hbf$981One-way3 transfers
- EC 214 · EC 114 · ICE 782 · ICE 2211:08 AM12h58Ljubljana station12:06 AMCologne Hbf$1471One-way3 transfers
- EC 214 · EC 114 · ICE 91011:08 AM13h06Ljubljana station12:14 AMCologne Hbf$1471One-way2 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus9:41 AM17h14Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja2:55 AMKöln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2)$961One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus4:40 AM15h25Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja8:05 PMKöln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2)$971One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus+
FlixTrain1:00 AM20h55Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja9:55 PMCologne Hbf$1021One-way2 transfers
LH1697+LH19821:20 PM4h20Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport5:40 PMCologne Bonn Airport$3841One-way1 transfer- LH1697+LH19841:20 PM5h35Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport6:55 PMCologne Bonn Airport$3841One-way1 transfer
- LH1459+LH108 · LH198210:15 AM7h25Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport5:40 PMCologne Bonn Airport$3881One-way2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Ljubljana to Cologne:
A bus is $6 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Ljubljana to Cologne costing on average $85.
A bus is $284 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Ljubljana to Cologne costing on average $363.
Other travel options to Cologne take longer:
Bus takes on average 14h 30m.
Train takes on average 14h 51m.
- Around 9 buses per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 6 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Ljubljana and Cologne as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Ljubljana station and arrive in Cologne Hbf.
- Flights mostly depart from Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport and arrive in Cologne Bonn Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja and arrive in Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen).
- Travel with Lufthansa, Lufthansa Cityline, Helvetic Airways to go to Cologne by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Cologne by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Slovenske železnice (SŽ) to go to Cologne by train.
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