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Compare train, bus, and flight for Villingen-Schwenningen to Cologne
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Villingen-Schwenningen to Cologne among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $34. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 10m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $34, and a flight costs an average of $86.
Distance: 210 miles (338 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$113 Average price | $49 Average price Cheapest | $193 Average price | $82 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 16m Average total duration 4h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 30m Average total duration 8h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 10m Average total duration Fastest 1h 10m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 5h 11m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions | 1.0 - 2.0kg 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 Villingen-Schwenningen to Cologne:
A bus is $64 (€53) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Villingen-Schwenningen to Cologne costing on average $113 (€93).
A bus is $144 (€118) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Villingen-Schwenningen to Cologne costing on average $193 (€158).
Other travel options to Cologne take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 46m.
Bus takes on average 8h 0m.
Travel optionsfrom Villingen-Schwenningen to Cologne
How to get from Villingen-Schwenningen to Cologne by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Villingen-Schwenningen to Cologne is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus9:05 PM8h55Villingen-Schwenningen, Schützenstraße6:00 AMKöln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen)$471One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
FlixBus · FlixBus9:05 PM8h55Villingen-Schwenningen, Schützenstraße6:00 AMKöln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen)$471One-way1 transfer
Fastest
EW7656:05 PM1h05Zurich Airport7:10 PMCologne Bonn Airport$1161One-way0 transfers
Other options
4728 · ICE 276 · ICE 243:50 PM6h15Villingen(Schwarzw)10:05 PMCologne Hbf$1261One-way2 transfers
4726 · ICE 1042:50 PM4h15Villingen(Schwarzw)7:05 PMCologne Hbf$1381One-way1 transfer
4728 · ICE 276 · ICE 5143:50 PM4h15Villingen(Schwarzw)8:05 PMCologne Hbf$1581One-way2 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus10:20 AM9h20Villingen-Schwenningen, Schützenstraße7:40 PMKöln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen)$471One-way1 transfer
EW7678:30 PM1h05Zurich Airport9:35 PMCologne Bonn Airport$1401One-way0 transfers
LX44288:30 PM1h05Zurich Airport9:35 PMCologne Bonn Airport$3831One-way0 transfers
LX44266:05 PM1h05Zurich Airport7:10 PMCologne Bonn Airport$3831One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Villingen-Schwenningen to Cologne:
A bus is $64 (€53) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Villingen-Schwenningen to Cologne costing on average $113 (€93).
A bus is $144 (€118) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Villingen-Schwenningen to Cologne costing on average $193 (€158).
Other travel options to Cologne take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 46m.
Bus takes on average 8h 0m.
- Around 7 flights per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Villingen-Schwenningen and Cologne as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Zurich Airport and arrive in Cologne Bonn Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Villingen(Schwarzw) and arrive in Cologne Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Villingen-Schwenningen, Schützenstraße and arrive in Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen).
- Travel with Eurowings to go to Cologne by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Cologne by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Cologne by train.
- 3 direct flights per day with Eurowings.
- 0 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
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