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Compare train, flight, and bus 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 $46. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 6h 8m. 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 $46, and a train costs an average of $35.
Distance: 286 miles (461 km)
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$81 Average price | $57 Average price Cheapest |
6h 38m Average total duration Fastest 6h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 0m Average total duration 6h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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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 bus 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 $46 (€37).
A train is $39 (€32) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Oberstdorf to Cologne costing on average $74 (€60).
Other travel options to Cologne take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 15m.
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, flight, and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Oberstdorf station and arrive in Cologne Hbf.
- Flights mostly depart from Zurich Airport and arrive in Cologne Bonn Airport.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Cologne by train.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar to go to Cologne by bus.
- 1 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
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