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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 45m. 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 $52.
Distance: 47 miles (76 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$52 Average price | $11 Average price Cheapest | $18 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 12m Average total duration 1h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 45m Average total duration Fastest 1h 15m 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.
Compare ways to travel from Siegen to Cologne
Compare the available ways to get from Siegen to Cologne, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Siegen to Cologne:
A bus is $41 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Siegen to Cologne costing on average $52.
Other travel options to Cologne take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 12m.
Tickets start at around $52 compared to roughly $18 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$33. The journey takes 1h 42m 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.

2:25 AM 1h30 Siegen 3:55 AM Cologne $10 1 One-way 0 transfers
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2:25 AM 1h30 Siegen 3:55 AM Cologne $10 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest

2:25 AM 1h30 Siegen 3:55 AM Cologne $10 1 One-way 0 transfers
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3:25 AM 1h30 Siegen 4:55 AM Cologne $11 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Siegen to Cologne:
A bus is $41 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Siegen to Cologne costing on average $52.
Other travel options to Cologne take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 12m.
- Around 14 trains per day.
- Around 3 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 FlixBus to go to Cologne by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Hessische Landesbahn, VIAS Rail GmbH to go to Cologne by train.
- 3 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
- 3 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn.
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