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Compare train for Zella-Mehlis to Cologne
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Zella-Mehlis 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 5h 15m. 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 €124.
Distance: 163 miles (263 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€124 Average price | €41 Average price Cheapest | €52 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 15m Average total duration Fastest 4h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 27m Average total duration 6h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 25m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg 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 Zella-Mehlis to Cologne:
A bus is €83 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Zella-Mehlis to Cologne costing on average €124.
Other travel options to Cologne take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 27m.
Tickets start at around €124 compared to roughly €52 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -€72. The journey takes 4h 45m versus 4h 25m 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 Zella-Mehlis to Cologne by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Zella-Mehlis to Cologne is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 1:50 PM16h45Zella-Mehlis6:35 AMCologne€311One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 1:50 PM16h45Zella-Mehlis6:35 AMCologne€311One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 1:50 PM16h45Zella-Mehlis6:35 AMCologne€311One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Zella-Mehlis to Cologne:
A bus is €83 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Zella-Mehlis to Cologne costing on average €124.
Other travel options to Cologne take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 27m.
- Around 4 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Zella-Mehlis and Cologne as scheduled services by train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Zella-Mehlis station and arrive in Cologne Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Zella-Mehlis, Bahnhof and arrive in Köln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2).
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Cologne by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Cologne by bus.
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