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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cologne to Klagenfurt am Wörthersee among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £75 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 25m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.6kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £75, while a flight costs an average of £454.
Distance: 720 km
Most popular Train | Flight | Coach | Driving |
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£75 Average Price Cheapest | £454 Average Price | £83 Average Price | £28 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
10h 30m Average total duration 10h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 25m Average total duration Fastest 2h 25m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 19h 41m Average total duration 19h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 35m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | 0.7 - 1.8kg 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 the available ways to get from Cologne to Klagenfurt am Wörthersee, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Cologne to Klagenfurt am Wörthersee:
A train is £8 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Cologne to Klagenfurt am Wörthersee costing on average £83.
A train is £379 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Cologne to Klagenfurt am Wörthersee costing on average £454.
Other travel options to Klagenfurt am Wörthersee take longer:
Train takes on average 10h 30m.
Coach takes on average 19h 41m.
Tickets start at around £75 compared to roughly £28 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -£47. The journey takes 10h 0m versus 9h 35m 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.
How to get to Klagenfurt am Wörthersee from Cologne by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Cologne to Klagenfurt am Wörthersee is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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The most popular day trips by train from Klagenfurt am Wörthersee are Graz, Villach, Ljubljana, Salzburg and Wolfsberg. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your train from Klagenfurt am Wörthersee on Omio.
Graz, the capital of Styria, is known for its well-preserved Old Town and contemporary architecture. Renaissance courtyards, the Schlossberg clock tower and a large student population give it an easy-going, creative feel.
Villach is a laid-back Carinthian town on the Drau, known for its old centre and thermal baths. Close to lakes and the borders with Italy and Slovenia, it has an easy-going cross-border character.
Ljubljana is Slovenia’s compact capital, known for its riverfront old town, elegant bridges and Ljubljana Castle. With architecture shaped by Jože Plečnik and a lively café culture, it feels relaxed, youthful and easy to explore.
Salzburg is known for Mozart, Baroque architecture and a striking setting between the Salzach and the Alps. Its compact Altstadt feels elegant and atmospheric, with church domes, fortress views and a strong café culture.
Wolfsberg is a small town in Carinthia known for its old centre, Wolfsberg Castle and setting in the Lavanttal. Its relaxed pace and close link to the Koralpe give it a distinctly regional feel.
Travel to Klagenfurt am Wörthersee easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Cologne to Klagenfurt am Wörthersee.
This is compared to other travel options from Cologne to Klagenfurt am Wörthersee:
A train is £8 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Cologne to Klagenfurt am Wörthersee costing on average £83.
A train is £379 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Cologne to Klagenfurt am Wörthersee costing on average £454.
Other travel options to Klagenfurt am Wörthersee take longer:
Train takes on average 10h 30m.
Coach takes on average 19h 41m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Cologne and Klagenfurt am Wörthersee as scheduled services by coach, train and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
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