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Compare train and flight for Oberstdorf to Cologne
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Oberstdorf to Cologne among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €37. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 1m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €37, and a flight costs an average of €60.
Distance: 286 miles (461 km)
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€66 Average price | €153 Average price | €47 Average price Cheapest |
6h 33m Average total duration 6h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 1m Average total duration Fastest 3h 1m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 7h 0m Average total duration 6h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.4 - 2.8kg 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.
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How to get from Oberstdorf to Cologne by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Oberstdorf to Cologne is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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This is compared to other travel options from Oberstdorf to Cologne:
A train is $11 (€9) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Oberstdorf to Cologne costing on average $47 (€37).
A train is $40 (€32) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Oberstdorf to Cologne costing on average $75 (€60).
Other travel options to Cologne take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 30m.
Bus takes on average 15h 15m.
- Around 8 flights per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Oberstdorf and Cologne as scheduled services by train and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Zurich Airport and arrive in Cologne Bonn Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Oberstdorf station and arrive in Cologne Hbf.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Cologne by train.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar to go to Cologne by bus.
- Travel with Lufthansa Cityline to go to Cologne by flight.
- 1 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn.
- 1 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
- 5 direct flights per day with Lufthansa Cityline.
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