The average train between Cologne and Aalborg takes 13h 1m and the fastest train takes 11h 20m. The train service runs several times per day from Cologne to Aalborg. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 4 times a day between Cologne and Aalborg. The earliest departure is at 5:11 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cologne is at 8:11 PM which arrives into Aalborg at 1:53 PM. All services require a transfer at Hamburg Hbf and take an average of 13h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Aalborg. However, there are services departing from Cologne station and arriving at Aalborg station via Hamburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 1m.
Cologne to Aalborg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Hbf station.
Cologne to Aalborg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Aalborg St. station.
Book your Cologne to Aalborg train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Danish Railways (DSB) and Snälltåget.
The distance between Cologne and Aalborg is 706.9 km. The road distance is 1,078 km.
You can take a train from Köln Hbf to Aalborg St. via Hamburg Hbf, Odense St., and Aarhus H in around 12h 2m.