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Compare train, bus, and flight for Wismar to Cologne
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Wismar to Cologne among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $49 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 23m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $49, while a flight costs an average of $507.
Distance: 278 miles (449 km)
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Most popular Flight | Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$507 Average price | $129 Average price | $49 Average price Cheapest | $99 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 23m Average total duration Fastest 2h 23m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 6h 36m Average total duration 6h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 20m Average total duration 11h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 6m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
1.3 - 2.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | 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 Wismar to Cologne:
A bus is $80 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Wismar to Cologne costing on average $129.
A bus is $458 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Wismar to Cologne costing on average $507.
Other travel options to Cologne take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 36m.
Bus takes on average 12h 20m.
Tickets start at around $129 compared to roughly $99 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-30.09. The journey takes 6h 6m versus 6h 6m 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 Wismar to Cologne by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Wismar to Cologne is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
7:00 PM11h40Wismar6:40 AMCologne$471One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 7:00 PM11h40Wismar6:40 AMCologne$471One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 7:00 PM11h40Wismar6:40 AMCologne$471One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 6:00 PM11h40Wismar5:40 AMCologne$491One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Wismar to Cologne:
A bus is $14 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Wismar to Cologne costing on average $63.
A bus is $458 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Wismar to Cologne costing on average $507.
Other travel options to Cologne take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 25m.
Bus takes on average 12h 20m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 2 flights per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Wismar and Cologne as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Wismar station and arrive in Cologne Hbf.
- Flights mostly depart from Hamburg Airport and arrive in Cologne Bonn Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Wismar, ZOB and arrive in Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen).
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Cologne by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Cologne by train.
- Travel with Lufthansa to go to Cologne by flight.
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