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Compare train and flight for Wilhelmshaven to Cologne
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Wilhelmshaven to Cologne among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of €78 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 25m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €78, while a flight costs an average of €561.
Distance: 185 miles (299 km)
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€78 Average price Cheapest | €561 Average price | €53 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 57m Average total duration 4h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 25m Average total duration Fastest 2h 25m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 4h 4m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Compare ways to travel from Wilhelmshaven to Cologne
Compare the available ways to get from Wilhelmshaven to Cologne, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Wilhelmshaven to Cologne:
A train is €484 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Wilhelmshaven to Cologne costing on average €561.
Other travel options to Cologne take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 57m.
Tickets start at around €78 compared to roughly €53 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -€24. The journey takes 4h 27m versus 4h 4m 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.
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How to get from Wilhelmshaven to Cologne by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Wilhelmshaven to Cologne is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

4:50 PM 4h00 Wilhelmshaven 8:50 PM Cologne €633 1 One-way 0 transfers
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4:50 PM 4h00 Wilhelmshaven 8:50 PM Cologne €633 1 One-way 0 transfers
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4:50 PM 4h00 Wilhelmshaven 8:50 PM Cologne €633 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Wilhelmshaven to Cologne:
A train is €484 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Wilhelmshaven to Cologne costing on average €561.
Other travel options to Cologne take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 57m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 4 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Wilhelmshaven and Cologne as scheduled services by train and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Bremen Airport and arrive in Cologne Bonn Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Wilhelmshaven station and arrive in Cologne Hbf.
- Travel with Lufthansa, Lufthansa City Airlines, Lufthansa Cityline to go to Cologne by flight.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, NordWestBahn to go to Cologne by train.
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