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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 prices starting from $10. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 2h 11m. 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 $10, and a train costs an average of $19.
Distance: 82 miles (132 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$67 Average price | $14 Average price Cheapest | $30 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 41m Average total duration 2h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 41m Average total duration Fastest 2h 11m 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 $52 (€43) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Wiesbaden to Cologne costing on average $67 (€55).
Other travel options to Cologne take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 11m.
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
- S9 · ICE 91812:39 PM1h50Wiesbaden Hbf2:29 PMCologne Messe/Deutz$1011One-way1 transfer
Other options
- S8 · ICE 164512:48 PM2h17Wiesbaden Hbf3:05 PMCologne Hbf$661One-way1 transfer
- S8 · ICE 12412:48 PM1h55Wiesbaden Hbf2:43 PMCologne Hbf$1011One-way1 transfer
- S8 · ICE 72212:18 PM1h56Wiesbaden Hbf2:14 PMCologne Messe/Deutz$1011One-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, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen)$121One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Wiesbaden to Cologne:
A bus is $52 (€43) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Wiesbaden to Cologne costing on average $67 (€55).
Other travel options to Cologne take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 11m.
- 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, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
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