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Compare bus and train for Saarbrücken to Cologne
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Saarbrücken to Cologne among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $18. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 3h 28m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $18, and a train costs an average of $33.
Distance: 117 miles (189 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$66 Average price | $26 Average price Cheapest | $44 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 3m Average total duration 3h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 58m Average total duration Fastest 3h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 2m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Saarbrücken to Cologne:
A bus is $40 (€33) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Saarbrücken to Cologne costing on average $66 (€54).
Other travel options to Cologne take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 33m.
Travel optionsfrom Saarbrücken to Cologne
How to get from Saarbrücken to Cologne by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Saarbrücken to Cologne is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus11:35 AM3h55Saarbrücken3:30 PMKöln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen)$261One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus11:35 AM3h55Saarbrücken3:30 PMKöln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen)$261One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- FlixBus3:25 AM3h20Saarbrücken6:45 AMKöln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen)$661One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 4125 · IC 19413:19 PM3h46Saarbrücken Hbf7:05 PMCologne Hbf$311One-way1 transfer
- 4129 · ICE 16495:19 PM3h47Saarbrücken Hbf9:06 PMCologne Hbf$311One-way1 transfer
- 4123 · ICE 282:19 PM4h01Saarbrücken Hbf6:20 PMCologne Hbf$311One-way1 transfer
30485 · 504483:20 PM15h05Saarbrücken6:25 AMKöln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2)$1041One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Saarbrücken to Cologne:
A bus is $40 (€33) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Saarbrücken to Cologne costing on average $66 (€54).
Other travel options to Cologne take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 33m.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Saarbrücken and Cologne as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Saarbrücken Hbf and arrive in Cologne Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Saarbrücken and arrive in Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen).
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Cologne by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Regional-Express, Süwex, Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) to go to Cologne by train.
- 3 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
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