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Compare bus and train for Trier to Cologne
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Trier to Cologne among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €12. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 37m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €12, and a train costs an average of €19.
Distance: 82 miles (133 km)
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€36 Average price | €24 Average price Cheapest |
3h 7m Average total duration Fastest 2h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 27m Average total duration 2h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Trier to Cologne by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Trier to Cologne is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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This is compared to other travel options from Trier to Cologne:
A bus is $9 (€7) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Trier to Cologne costing on average $24 (€19).
Other travel options to Cologne take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 25m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Trier and Cologne as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Trier Hbf and arrive in Cologne Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Trier, Kürenzer Straße (Hbf) and arrive in Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen).
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Cologne by train.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus to go to Cologne by bus.
- 1 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn.
- 3 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus.
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