Augsburg, Bavaria to Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia from $25: 8 ways by bus, train, flight or car

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522 kmDistance

3h 47m Fastest

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Type	Mo 10/03	Tu 11/03	We 12/03	Th 13/03	Fr 14/03	Sa 15/03	Su 16/03
Bus	$28	$28	$25	$28	$30	$31	$32
Train	$43	$50	$20	$67	$47	$31	$51
Fly	$93	$92	$88	$109	$88	$98	$116

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Augsburg - Cologne operators

Explore transport companies operating between Augsburg and Cologne, with prices starting at . These companies offer competitive pricing, flexible schedules, and comfortable travel experiences.

Train

Contact phone

+49 0180 6 99 66 33

Website

https://www.bahn.com/en

Train from Augsburg Hbf to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf

Average Duration

3h 47m

Estimated price

49-161

Train from Augsburg Hbf to Köln Hbf

Average Duration

5h 4m

Estimated price

49-161

Train from Augsburg Hbf to München Hbf

Average Duration

31m

Estimated price

31-31

Train from Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbf to Koeln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12

Average Duration

2h 11m

Estimated price

31-49

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Contact phone

+43 51717

Website

https://www.nightjet.com/en/#/home

all-pages.transport_night train from Augsburg Hbf to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf

Average Duration

7h 28m

Estimated price

49-161

all-pages.transport_night train from Augsburg Hbf to Koeln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12

Average Duration

7h 10m

Estimated price

49-349

Bus

Contact phone

+49 30 300 137 300

Website

https://www.flixbus.co.uk

Bus from Augsburg to Cologne Airport CGN

Average Duration

7h 35m

Estimated price

42-77

Rideshare

Contact phone

+3 318 576 2228

Website

https://www.blablacar.com

Rideshare from Augsburg to Cologne

Average Duration

5h 25m

Estimated price

23-31

Drive

Drive from Augsburg to Cologne

Average Duration

4h 29m

Estimated price

76-116

Plane

Website

lufthansa.com

Plane from Munich (MUC) to Cologne Bonn (CGN)

Average Duration

1h 5m

Estimated price

490-491

Website

eurowings.com

Plane from Munich (MUC) to Cologne Bonn (CGN)

Average Duration

1h 10m

Estimated price

497-1615

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all-pages.transport_train and fly from Augsburg Hbf to Cologne Bonn (CGN)

Average Duration

3h 47m

Estimated price

490-491

all-pages.transport_train and fly from Augsburg Hbf to Dusseldorf (DUS)

Average Duration

4h 33m

Estimated price

492-493

all-pages.transport_train and fly from Augsburg Hbf to Frankfurt (FRA)

Average Duration

5h 57m

Estimated price

233-494

Frequently asked questions

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The distance between Augsburg and Cologne is 403.9 km by road. The typical travel time by train is 3 hours and 50 minutes, with a transfer in Munich. Another option is to take a combination of train and flight, with a total travel time of 3 hours and 50 minutes. By car, it takes approximately 4 hours and 29 minutes to travel from Augsburg to Cologne, while taking a bus usually takes around 7 hours and 51 minutes.

The most cost-effective option for traveling from Augsburg to Cologne would be to rideshare, which costs €23-€32 and takes 5h 25m. This is a shared carpooling service where you can split the cost of the journey with other travelers. However, if time efficiency is a priority, the quickest option would be to take a train and fly combination, which costs €91-€256 and takes 3h 50m. This involves taking a train to Munich and then catching a flight to Cologne Bonn.

When traveling from Augsburg to Cologne, the train ticket prices range from €66 to €105 depending on the class and type of train. On the other hand, bus ticket prices for the journey from Cologne to Augsburg range from €40 to €61.

To travel from Augsburg to Cologne without using public transportation, you can consider using Blablacar's carpooling service. It provides rideshare options between the two cities, which is convenient if you don't have a driver's license or want to avoid public transport. The driving distance between Augsburg and Cologne is approximately 521.4 km, and it takes around 4 hours and 29 minutes to drive from Augsburg to Cologne. You can expect the prices for carpooling to vary from €78 to €119.

The most convenient way to travel from Augsburg to Cologne without a car is by train. The journey takes approximately 3 hours and 50 minutes and involves a transfer at Siegburg Bf. The train ticket costs between €64 and €110.

Yes, there is a direct train link between Augsburg and Cologne. The train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, depart from Augsburg Hbf station and arrive at Köln Hbf station. The journey takes approximately 4 hours and 3 minutes and there are five departures a day, operating every day.

The flight duration between Augsburg and Cologne is approximately 1 hour and 5 minutes. This is for a direct flight from Munich Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport.

There are plenty of accommodation options near Cologne with over 1145 hotels available. Prices for these hotels start at €41 per night, offering options for different budget preferences.