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Compare train and bus for Siegen to Cologne
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Siegen to Cologne among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $11 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 1h 47m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $11, while a train costs an average of $62.
Distance: 47 miles (76 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$62 Average price | $11 Average price Cheapest | $18 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 0m Average total duration 1h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 47m Average total duration Fastest 1h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 13m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Siegen to Cologne:
A bus is $52 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Siegen to Cologne costing on average $62.
Other travel options to Cologne take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 0m.
Tickets start at around $62 compared to roughly $18 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-44.56. The journey takes 1h 30m versus 1h 13m 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.
Travel optionsfrom Siegen to Cologne
How to get from Siegen to Cologne by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Siegen to Cologne is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus4:25 AM1h00Siegen, Koblenzer Str.5:25 AMBergisch Gladbach, Busbahnhof (Bensberg U)$111One-way0 transfers
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FlixBus4:25 AM1h00Siegen, Koblenzer Str.5:25 AMBergisch Gladbach, Busbahnhof (Bensberg U)$111One-way0 transfers
Fastest
FlixBus4:25 AM1h00Siegen, Koblenzer Str.5:25 AMBergisch Gladbach, Busbahnhof (Bensberg U)$111One-way0 transfers
Other options
1091612:09 PM1h27Siegen Hbf1:36 PMCologne Hbf$621One-way0 transfers
109202:09 PM1h27Siegen Hbf3:36 PMCologne Hbf$621One-way0 transfers
1091411:09 AM1h27Siegen Hbf12:36 PMCologne Hbf$621One-way0 transfers
FlixBus6:40 PM1h15Siegen, Koblenzer Str.7:55 PMLeverkusen, Bf Mitte$111One-way0 transfers
FlixBus4:25 AM1h30Siegen, Koblenzer Str.5:55 AMLeverkusen, Bf Mitte$111One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Siegen to Cologne:
A bus is $52 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Siegen to Cologne costing on average $62.
Other travel options to Cologne take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 0m.
- Around 17 trains per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Siegen and Cologne as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Siegen Hbf and arrive in Cologne Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Siegen, Koblenzer Str. and arrive in Leverkusen, Bf Mitte.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) to go to Cologne by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, DB Bus to go to Cologne by bus.
- 3 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
- 5 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, DB Bus.
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