The average train between Gothenburg and Cologne takes 15h 33m and the fastest train takes 13h 51m. The train service runs several times per day from Gothenburg to Cologne. 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 3 times a day between Gothenburg and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 5:55 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Gothenburg is at 7:55 PM which arrives into Cologne at 2:48 PM. All services require a transfer at Köpenhamn H and take an average of 15h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Gothenburg to Cologne? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Gothenburg to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Gothenburg station and arriving at Cologne station via Köpenhamn H. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 33m.
Gothenburg to Cologne train services, operated by Öresundståg, depart from Göteborg Centralstation.
Gothenburg to Cologne train services, operated by Öresundståg, arrive at Köln Hbf station.
Book your Gothenburg to Cologne train tickets online with Öresundståg, Danish Railways (DSB) and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Gothenburg and Cologne is 819.9 km. The road distance is 1,273 km.
You can take a train from Göteborg Centralstation to Köln Hbf via Köpenhamn H, København H, and Hamburg Hbf in around 13h 52m.