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Trip Overview

The average train between Gothenburg and Cologne takes 14h 40m 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.

14h 40m
Duration
1,266 km
Distance
€182
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

Gothenburg to Cologne train times

Trains run twice daily between Gothenburg and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 5:55 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Gothenburg is at 6:55 PM which arrives into Cologne at 8:48 AM. All services require a transfer at Köpenhamn H and take an average of 14h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    ÖresundstågDanish Railways (DSB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)13h 51m • 2 changes
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    ÖresundstågDanish Railways (DSB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)13h 53m • 2 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    ÖresundstågDanish Railways (DSB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)13h 51m • 2 changes
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    ÖresundstågDanish Railways (DSB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)13h 53m • 2 changes

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    ÖresundstågDanish Railways (DSB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)13h 51m • 2 changes
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    ÖresundstågDanish Railways (DSB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)13h 53m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    ÖresundstågDanish Railways (DSB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)13h 51m • 2 changes
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    ÖresundstågDanish Railways (DSB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)14h 51m • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    ÖresundstågDanish Railways (DSB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)14h 53m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    ÖresundstågDanish Railways (DSB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)20h 51m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    ÖresundstågDanish Railways (DSB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)13h 51m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

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.

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  • Distance: 1,266.3 km
  • Duration: 14h 40m

What companies run services between Gothenburg, Sweden and Cologne, Germany?

You can take a train from Göteborg Centralstation to Köln Hbf via Köpenhamn H, Koebenhavn H, and Hamburg-Altona in around 14h 3m.

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