How to travel from Regensburg to Cologne

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Regensburg to Cologne

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Regensburg to Cologne among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €26. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 14m. 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 €26, and a train costs an average of €20.

Distance: 264 miles (425 km)

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5h 44m

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from Regensburg to Cologne

How to get from Regensburg to Cologne by train, bus or flight.

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The best way to travel from Regensburg to Cologne is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

Deutsche BahnICE 1020
06:22AM5h43
Regensburg Hbf
12:05PMCologne Hbf
$991One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

Deutsche BahnICE 1020
06:22AM5h43
Regensburg Hbf
12:05PMCologne Hbf
$991One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

agilis63054+Deutsche BahnICE 726
07:48AM4h26
Regensburg Hbf
12:14PMCologne Messe/Deutz
$1931One-way
1 transfer

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agilis63052+Deutsche BahnICE 728
06:45AM4h29
Regensburg Hbf
11:14AMCologne Messe/Deutz
$1181One-way
1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 1020 · ICE 202
06:22AM4h43
Regensburg Hbf
11:05AMCologne Hbf
$1201One-way
1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 926
08:27AM5h39
Regensburg Hbf
02:06PMCologne Hbf
$1441One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Regensburg to Cologne

Travel to Cologne easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Regensburg to Cologne.

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There are 3 options to travel between Regensburg and Cologne including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Regensburg to Cologne is a train with an average price of $26 (€20).

This is compared to other travel options from Regensburg to Cologne:

A train is $7 (€6) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Regensburg to Cologne costing on average $33 (€26).

A train is $50 (€40) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Regensburg to Cologne costing on average $75 (€60).

The fastest way to travel from Regensburg to Cologne is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 5m.

Other travel options to Cologne take longer:

Train takes on average 4h 29m.

Bus takes on average 6h 30m.

The distance from Regensburg to Cologne is approximately 264 miles (425 km).
The average frequency per day from Regensburg to Cologne is:
  • Around 7 trains per day.
  • Around 6 buses per day.
  • Around 6 flights per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Regensburg and Cologne as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Regensburg to Cologne:
  • Buses mostly depart from Regensburg, Hauptbahnhof and arrive in Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen).
  • Flights mostly depart from Munich Airport and arrive in Cologne Bonn Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Regensburg Hbf and arrive in Cologne Hbf.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Regensburg to Cologne, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, agilis to go to Cologne by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Cologne by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Regensburg to Cologne with the following travel companies:
  • 1 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn.
  • 6 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
Omio customers who travel from Regensburg to Cologne often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Amsterdam, Berlin, Brussels, London. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Cologne and these popular destinations at a great price.
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