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Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Cologne to Straubing among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the flight, with an average ticket price of £285 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 5m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the flight is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 1.4 - 2.8kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of £285, while a flight costs an average of £285.
Distance: 463 km
Most popular Flight | Driving |
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£285 Average Price Cheapest | £73 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 5m Average total duration Fastest 1h 5m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 5h 37m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
1.4 - 2.8kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
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 Straubing, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
You'll arrive about 4h 32m sooner (1h 5m by flight vs 5h 37m by car). Tickets start at around £285 compared to roughly £73 in fuel and tolls — a bit more, but you get time back and avoid a long drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group, want flexibility on timing, or plan to stop en route.
How to get to Straubing from Cologne by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Cologne to Straubing 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 Straubing are Regensburg, Passau, Munich, Landshut and Nuremberg. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your train from Straubing on Omio.
Regensburg is known for its remarkably preserved medieval old town on the Danube, shaped by Roman roots and mercantile wealth. The cathedral, Stone Bridge and lively student atmosphere give it a historic yet easy-going character.
Passau sits where the Danube, Inn and Ilz meet, giving the city its striking riverside character. It is known for a baroque old town, Italianate facades and St Stephen’s Cathedral with its celebrated organ.
Munich is Bavaria’s capital, known for historic squares, beer halls and strong museum collections. Around Marienplatz and the Residenz, it feels elegant and traditional, while districts like Schwabing give it a more relaxed edge.
Landshut is a historic Bavarian city on the River Isar, known for Trausnitz Castle and the Landshut Wedding festival. Its colourful old town, brick Gothic churches and relaxed beer gardens give it a lively medieval character.
Nuremberg is a Franconian city known for its walled Old Town, imperial castle and the legacy of the Nuremberg Trials. Medieval streets, robust local food and respected museums give it a character that feels historic yet lived-in.
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