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Compare train, bus, and flight for Überlingen to Cologne
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Überlingen to Cologne among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of NOK 423 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 45m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of NOK 423, while a flight costs an average of NOK 4,348.
Distance: 240 miles (387 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
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NOK 1,420 Average price | NOK 4,348 Average price | NOK 423 Average price Cheapest | NOK 851 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 37m Average total duration 5h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 45m Average total duration Fastest 1h 45m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 9h 49m Average total duration 9h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 40m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.2 - 2.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.4 - 1.0kg 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 Überlingen to Cologne
Compare the available ways to get from Überlingen to Cologne, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Überlingen to Cologne:
A bus is NOK 998 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Überlingen to Cologne costing on average NOK 1,420.
A bus is NOK 3,926 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Überlingen to Cologne costing on average NOK 4,348.
Other travel options to Cologne take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 37m.
Bus takes on average 9h 49m.
You'll arrive about 33m sooner (5h 7m by train vs 5h 40m by car). Tickets start at around NOK 1,420 compared to roughly NOK 851 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Überlingen to Cologne
How to get from Überlingen to Cologne by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Überlingen to Cologne is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

4:50 PM 15h10 Überlingen 8:00 AM Cologne NOK 440 1 One-way 0 transfers
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4:50 PM 15h10 Überlingen 8:00 AM Cologne NOK 440 1 One-way 0 transfers
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4:50 PM 15h10 Überlingen 8:00 AM Cologne NOK 440 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Überlingen to Cologne:
A bus is NOK 998 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Überlingen to Cologne costing on average NOK 1,420.
A bus is NOK 3,926 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Überlingen to Cologne costing on average NOK 4,348.
Other travel options to Cologne take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 37m.
Bus takes on average 9h 49m.
- Around 8 flights per day.
- Around 4 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Überlingen and Cologne as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Überlingen, Busbahnhof and arrive in Köln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2).
- Flights mostly depart from Zurich Airport and arrive in Cologne Bonn Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Überlingen station and arrive in Cologne Hbf.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Cologne by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Cologne by train.
- Travel with Eurowings, Lufthansa Cityline, Air Baltic to go to Cologne by flight.
- 4 direct flights per day with Eurowings.
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