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Compare train for Schönefeld to Cologne
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Schönefeld to Cologne among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $57 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 52m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $57, while a flight costs an average of $390.
Distance: 298 miles (481 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$131 Average price | $390 Average price | $57 Average price Cheapest | $105 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 48m Average total duration 5h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 52m Average total duration Fastest 1h 52m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 11h 5m Average total duration 10h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 15m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.4 - 2.9kg CO2 emissions | 0.5 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular airline |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Schönefeld to Cologne
Compare the available ways to get from Schönefeld to Cologne, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Schönefeld to Cologne:
A bus is $74 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Schönefeld to Cologne costing on average $131.
A bus is $333 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Schönefeld to Cologne costing on average $390.
Other travel options to Cologne take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 48m.
Bus takes on average 11h 5m.
Tickets start at around $131 compared to roughly $105 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$26. The journey takes 5h 18m versus 5h 15m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
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This is compared to other travel options from Schönefeld to Cologne:
A bus is $74 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Schönefeld to Cologne costing on average $131.
A bus is $333 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Schönefeld to Cologne costing on average $390.
Other travel options to Cologne take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 48m.
Bus takes on average 11h 5m.
- Around 9 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
- Around 3 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Schönefeld and Cologne as scheduled services by train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Flughafen BER - Terminal 1–2 and arrive in Cologne Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Schönefeld, Berlin Flughafen (Terminal 1) and arrive in Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen).
- Flights mostly depart from Berlin Brandenburg Airport and arrive in Cologne Bonn Airport.
- Travel with Lufthansa, Air Baltic, Smartwings, Eurowings to go to Cologne by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Cologne by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Cologne by train.
- 1 direct flights per day with Smartwings, Eurowings.
- 4 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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