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Compare train, bus, and flight for Minden to Cologne
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Minden to Cologne among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $33 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 3h 12m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $33, while a train costs an average of $37.
Distance: 126 miles (203 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$37 Average price | $33 Average price Cheapest | $43 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 14m Average total duration 2h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 12m Average total duration Fastest 2h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 35m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg 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.
This is compared to other travel options from Minden to Cologne:
A bus is $3 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Minden to Cologne costing on average $37.
A bus is $337 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Minden to Cologne costing on average $370.
Other travel options to Cologne take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 14m.
Flight takes on average 6h 48m.
Tickets start at around $37 compared to roughly $43 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $6. The journey takes 2h 44m versus 2h 35m 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 Minden to Cologne
How to get from Minden to Cologne by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Minden to Cologne is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
3:25 PM3h55Minden7:20 PMCologne$171One-way0 transfers
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- 3:25 PM3h55Minden7:20 PMCologne$171One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 3:25 PM3h55Minden7:20 PMCologne$171One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 6:00 AM10h00Minden4:00 PMCologne$1061One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Minden to Cologne:
A bus is $3 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Minden to Cologne costing on average $37.
A bus is $337 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Minden to Cologne costing on average $370.
Other travel options to Cologne take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 14m.
Flight takes on average 6h 48m.
- Around 6 flights per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 6 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Minden and Cologne as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Hannover Airport and arrive in Cologne Bonn Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Minden (Westf) and arrive in Cologne Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Bad Oeynhausen, ZOB Sültebusch and arrive in Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen).
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Cologne by train.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar to go to Cologne by bus.
- 2 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
- 5 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
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