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Compare train, bus, and flight for Wismar to Cologne
Omio recommends booking the train 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 $43 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 27m. 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 $43, while a flight costs an average of $666.
Distance: 278 miles (449 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
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$130 Average price | $666 Average price | $43 Average price Cheapest | $98 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 37m Average total duration 6h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 27m Average total duration Fastest 2h 27m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 11h 50m Average total duration 11h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 6m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.3 - 2.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.4 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular airline |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Wismar to Cologne
Compare the available ways to get from Wismar to Cologne, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Wismar to Cologne:
A bus is $87 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Wismar to Cologne costing on average $130.
A bus is $623 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Wismar to Cologne costing on average $666.
Other travel options to Cologne take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 37m.
Bus takes on average 11h 50m.
Tickets start at around $130 compared to roughly $98 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$31. The journey takes 6h 7m 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.
6:00 PM 11h40 Wismar 5:40 AM Cologne $43 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
6:00 PM 11h40 Wismar 5:40 AM Cologne $43 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
6:00 PM 11h40 Wismar 5:40 AM Cologne $43 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Wismar to Cologne:
A bus is $87 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Wismar to Cologne costing on average $130.
A bus is $623 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Wismar to Cologne costing on average $666.
Other travel options to Cologne take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 37m.
Bus takes on average 11h 50m.
- 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 Lufthansa, Eurowings to go to Cologne by flight.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Cologne by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Cologne by bus.
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