The average train between Cologne and Gothenburg takes 13h 59m and the fastest train takes 13h 54m. The train runs, on average, 2 times per week from Cologne to Gothenburg. 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 twice a week between Cologne and Gothenburg. The earliest departure is at 5:11 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cologne is at 6:11 AM which arrives into Gothenburg at 8:05 PM. All services require a transfer at Hamburg Hbf and take an average of 13h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Gothenburg. However, there are services departing from Cologne station and arriving at Gothenburg station via Hamburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 59m.
Cologne to Gothenburg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Hbf station.
Cologne to Gothenburg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Molndal station.
Book your Cologne to Gothenburg train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Snälltåget and 2 other operators.
The distance between Cologne and Gothenburg is 819.9 km. The road distance is 1,259 km.
You can take a train from Köln Hbf to Göteborg Centralstation via Hamburg Hbf and Mölndal station in around 13h 39m.