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Compare train and bus for Nijmegen to Cologne
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Nijmegen to Cologne among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $13. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 15m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $13, and a train costs an average of $25.
Distance: 78 miles (127 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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$52 Average price | $26 Average price Cheapest |
2h 45m Average total duration Fastest 2h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 35m Average total duration 3h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |
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 Nijmegen to Cologne is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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This is compared to other travel options from Nijmegen to Cologne:
A bus is $12 (€10) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nijmegen to Cologne costing on average $25 (€20).
Other travel options to Cologne take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 41m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Nijmegen and Cologne as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Nijmegen station and arrive in Cologne Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Nijmegen, Tunnelweg and arrive in Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen).
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, VIAS Rail GmbH, Arriva NL to go to Cologne by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Cologne by bus.
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