How to get to Cologne from Montabaur

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Compare train and coach for Montabaur to Cologne

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Montabaur to Cologne among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £9 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 9m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £9, while a train costs an average of £24.

Distance: 83 km

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Driving

£24

Average Price

£9

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Cheapest

£14

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(fuel + tolls)

1h 9m

Average total duration

Fastest

39m

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30m

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1h 30m

Average total duration

1h 0m

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30m

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1h 6m

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0.0 - 0.1kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

0.1 - 0.2kg

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Deutsche Bahn

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Montabaur to Cologne is a coach with an average price of £9.

This is compared to other travel options from Montabaur to Cologne:

A coach is £15 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Montabaur to Cologne costing on average £24.

The fastest way to travel from Montabaur to Cologne is by train with an average journey time of 1h 9m.

Other travel options to Cologne take longer:

Coach takes on average 1h 30m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Montabaur and Cologne including taking a train and coach.
Take the train. It's meaningfully faster than driving, and the time saved usually justifies the price.

You'll arrive about 27m sooner (39m by train vs 1h 6m by car). Tickets start at around £24 compared to roughly £14 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.

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from Montabaur to Cologne

How to get to Cologne from Montabaur by train, bus, flight or ferry.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Montabaur to Cologne is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    16:251h00
    Montabaur, Bahnhofsplatz
    17:25Köln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2)
    £81One-way
    0 changes

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  • FlixBusFlixBus
    16:251h00
    Montabaur, Bahnhofsplatz
    17:25Köln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2)
    £81One-way
    0 changes

Fastest

  • Deutsche BahnICE 1612
    8:570h35
    Montabaur station
    9:32Cologne Hbf
    £201One-way
    0 changes

Other options

  • Deutsche BahnICE 1610
    10:570h36
    Montabaur station
    11:33Cologne Hbf
    £221One-way
    0 changes
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    9:001h00
    Montabaur, Bahnhofsplatz
    10:00Köln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2)
    £81One-way
    0 changes

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FAQs: Montabaur to Cologne

Travel to Cologne 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 Montabaur to Cologne.

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There are 2 options to travel between Montabaur and Cologne including taking a train and coach.
The cheapest way to travel from Montabaur to Cologne is a coach with an average price of £9.

This is compared to other travel options from Montabaur to Cologne:

A coach is £15 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Montabaur to Cologne costing on average £24.

The fastest way to travel from Montabaur to Cologne is by train with an average journey time of 1h 9m.

Other travel options to Cologne take longer:

Coach takes on average 1h 30m.

The Montabaur to Cologne distance is approximately 83 km.
The average frequency per day from Montabaur to Cologne is:
  • Around 5 trains per day.
  • Around 2 coaches per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Montabaur and Cologne as scheduled services by train and coach can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Montabaur to Cologne:
  • Trains mostly depart from Montabaur station and arrive in Cologne Hbf.
  • Coaches mostly depart from Montabaur, Bahnhofsplatz and arrive in Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Montabaur to Cologne, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Cologne by coach.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Cologne by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Montabaur to Cologne with the following travel companies:
  • 2 direct coaches per day with FlixBus.
  • 5 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn.
Omio customers who travel from Montabaur to Cologne often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Amsterdam, Berlin, London, Brussels. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Cologne and these popular destinations at a great price.
To get from Montabaur to Cologne, you can choose from several travel options including train and coach.
In Cologne, visitors can explore the Cologne Cathedral, a UNESCO World Heritage Site with impressive Gothic architecture, and visit the Museum Ludwig for modern art by artists like Picasso and Warhol. A Rhine River Cruise offers scenic views of the city's skyline and landmarks, while the Hohenzollern Bridge is known for love locks and panoramic river views. The Old Town (Altstadt) charms with historic streets and traditional beer halls. Families might enjoy the Cologne Zoo, which is rich in diverse animal species. For culture and entertainment, attend a concert at the Cologne Philharmonic Hall, or discover the Belgian Quarter’s trendy boutiques and cafes. The Cologne Chocolate Museum provides an interactive experience about chocolate history, and the Botanical Gardens Flora showcases beautiful plant species and floral displays.
To fully enjoy Cologne's main attractions, including the Cologne Cathedral, museums, and Rhine River cruises, plan to spend about 2 to 3 days.

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