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Compare train for Rothenburg ob der Tauber to Cologne
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Rothenburg ob der Tauber to Cologne among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $33. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 59m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $33, and a train costs an average of $33.
Distance: 178 miles (288 km)
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$79 Average price Cheapest | $65 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 29m Average total duration Fastest 3h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 47m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Other travel options to Cologne take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 59m.
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How to get from Rothenburg ob der Tauber to Cologne by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Rothenburg ob der Tauber to Cologne is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
10:05 AM5h01Rothenburg ob der Tauber3:06 PMCologne$331One-way0 transfers
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10:05 AM5h01Rothenburg ob der Tauber3:06 PMCologne$331One-way0 transfers
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8:05 AM5h00Rothenburg ob der Tauber1:05 PMCologne$711One-way0 transfers
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7:05 AM6h00Rothenburg ob der Tauber1:05 PMCologne$1271One-way0 transfers
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Other travel options to Cologne take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 59m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Rothenburg ob der Tauber and Cologne as scheduled services by train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Rothenburg ob der Tauber station and arrive in Cologne Hbf.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar to go to Cologne by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) to go to Cologne by train.
- 2 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
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