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Compare train and bus for Wiesbaden to Cologne
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Wiesbaden to Cologne among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $13 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 31m. 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 $13, while a train costs an average of $39.
Distance: 82 miles (132 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$39 Average price | $13 Average price Cheapest | $30 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 31m Average total duration Fastest 2h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 42m Average total duration 2h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 54m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Wiesbaden to Cologne:
A bus is $27 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Wiesbaden to Cologne costing on average $39.
Other travel options to Cologne take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 42m.
Tickets start at around $39 compared to roughly $30 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-9.15. The journey takes 2h 1m versus 1h 54m 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 Wiesbaden to Cologne
How to get from Wiesbaden to Cologne by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Wiesbaden to Cologne is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
(Prague -> Amsterdam)5:55 AM2h10Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36)8:05 AMKöln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2)$111One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- (Prague -> Amsterdam)5:55 AM2h10Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36)8:05 AMKöln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2)$111One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- S8 · ICE 25 · ICE 2029:18 AM1h47Wiesbaden Hbf11:05 AMCologne Hbf$651One-way2 transfers
Other options
- S8 · ICE 10209:48 AM2h17Wiesbaden Hbf12:05 PMCologne Hbf$461One-way1 transfer
- S8 · ICE 169:48 AM1h51Wiesbaden Hbf11:39 AMCologne Hbf$551One-way1 transfer
- ICE 1610+
250099:32 AM2h01Wiesbaden Hbf11:33 AMCologne Hbf$551One-way1 transfer
- (Prague -> Amsterdam)5:25 AM2h40Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)8:05 AMKöln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2)$111One-way0 transfers
FlixBus7:40 PM2h30Wiesbaden, Busbahnhof10:10 PMKöln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2)$191One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Wiesbaden to Cologne:
A bus is $27 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Wiesbaden to Cologne costing on average $39.
Other travel options to Cologne take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 42m.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 6 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Wiesbaden and Cologne as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Wiesbaden Hbf and arrive in Cologne Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Wiesbaden, Busbahnhof and arrive in Köln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2).
- Travel with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus to go to Cologne by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, VIAS Rail GmbH, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) to go to Cologne by train.
- 6 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus.
- 0 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
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