How to get from Cologne to Augsburg
- 399 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: train, 5h 24m
- 6 bus departures a day with FlixBus
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
At a glance
Fastest
5h 24m
1 transfer
Train
€46
Cheapest
7h 30m
direct
Bus
€30
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 25 Sept 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Cologne to Augsburg. The most useful door-to-door route takes 7h 30m by bus with no transfer. The two cities are about 399 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
This is the lowest fare we have recorded for this route in the last 14 days.
399 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €289Checked Sep 24 | 6h 35m1 transfer | See Flight details |
| Train | €39Omio catalogue, Sep 26 | 5h 24m1 transfer | See Train details |
| Bus | €21Omio catalogue, Sep 26 | 7h 30mdirect | See Bus details |
- Flight€289Checked Sep 246h 35m · 1 transferSee Flight details
- Train€39Omio catalogue, Sep 265h 24m · 1 transferSee Train details
- Bus€21Omio catalogue, Sep 267h 30m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Cologne to Augsburg: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Cologne Airport CGN → Augsburgbus
FlixBus·7h 30m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
Search my dateDepartures from Cologne to Augsburg
FlixBus runs 6 scheduled departures a day, the first at 20:20 and the last at 23:30.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 6 | 20:20 | 23:30 |
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
Omio last refreshed these on Sat, Sep 26
Operators seen on these journeys
FlixBusCologne Airport CGN-Augsburg, Stuttgart Airport Busterminal-AugsburgBook →
Deutsche BahnCologne-Munich, Munich-AugsburgBook →
KLMAmsterdam Schiphol-Stuttgart AirportSee live options and dates →On this route you travel with FlixBus, Deutsche Bahn, KLM; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Cologne to Augsburg works
Start with a FlixBus bus from Cologne Airport CGN to Augsburg, about 7h 30m. In total it's roughly €30 over 7h 30m, direct, no transfers.
Cologne to Augsburg: common questions
How long does it take to get from Cologne to Augsburg?
The most useful route takes about 7h 30m by bus, with no transfer.
When is the first bus from Cologne to Augsburg?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 20:20 and the last at 23:30, from Cologne Airport CGN, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Cologne to Augsburg?
6 a day with FlixBus, between 20:20 and 23:30.
Which station does the bus from Cologne to Augsburg leave from?
Cologne Airport CGN with FlixBus, according to the published timetable.
How far is Augsburg from Cologne?
About 399 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Cologne to Augsburg cost?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €30. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Cologne to Augsburg?
On this route you travel with FlixBus, Deutsche Bahn, KLM.
Can you get from Cologne to Augsburg without flying?
Yes. A ground route by train takes about 3h 39m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Cologne to Augsburg?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: FlixBus
Route calculated: 25 Sep 2026