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Compare train and bus for Worms to Cologne
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Worms to Cologne among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $41 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 38m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $41, while a train costs an average of $103.
Distance: 109 miles (176 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$103 Average price | $41 Average price Cheapest | $40 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 38m Average total duration Fastest 2h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 46m Average total duration 5h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 32m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Worms to Cologne
Compare the available ways to get from Worms to Cologne, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Worms to Cologne:
A bus is $63 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Worms to Cologne costing on average $103.
Other travel options to Cologne take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 46m.
You'll arrive about 24m sooner (2h 8m by train vs 2h 32m by car). Tickets start at around $103 compared to roughly $40 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Worms to Cologne
How to get from Worms to Cologne by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Worms to Cologne is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

5:22 AM 2h44 Worms 8:06 AM Cologne $52 1 One-way 0 transfers
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5:22 AM 2h44 Worms 8:06 AM Cologne $52 1 One-way 0 transfers
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5:22 AM 2h44 Worms 8:06 AM Cologne $52 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Worms to Cologne:
A bus is $63 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Worms to Cologne costing on average $103.
Other travel options to Cologne take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 46m.
- Around 9 buses per day.
- Around 8 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Worms and Cologne as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Mannheim, ZOB (Heinrich-Von-Stephan-Straße) and arrive in Köln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2).
- Trains mostly depart from Worms Hbf and arrive in Cologne Hbf.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Cologne by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Cologne by train.
- 6 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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