How to get to Cologne from Oberhausen

There are 2 options to travel between Oberhausen and Cologne including taking a train and coach.

The cheapest way to travel from Oberhausen to Cologne is a coach with an average price of £22.

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

A coach is £9 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Oberhausen to Cologne costing on average £31.

The fastest way to travel from Oberhausen to Cologne is by train with an average journey time of 1h 21m.

Other travel options to Cologne take longer:

Coach takes on average 3h 0m.

The Oberhausen to Cologne distance is approximately 62 km.

The average frequency per day from Oberhausen to Cologne is:

• Around 8 trains per day.
• Around 1 coaches per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Oberhausen 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 Oberhausen to Cologne:

• Trains mostly depart from Oberhausen Hbf and arrive in Cologne Hbf.
• Coaches mostly depart from Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof) and arrive in Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen).

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Oberhausen to Cologne, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Cologne by coach.
• Travel with Deutsche Bahn, VIAS Rail GmbH, Intercity, Regional to go to Cologne by train.

Yes, there is a direct route available from Oberhausen to Cologne:

• 3 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, Intercity, Regional.

Omio customers who travel from Oberhausen 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 Oberhausen 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.