The average train between Kristiansand and Cologne takes 30h 25m and the fastest train takes 28h 8m. The train service runs several times per day from Kristiansand 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 twice daily between Kristiansand and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 9:54 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Kristiansand is at 7:52 PM which arrives into Cologne at 12:00 AM. All services require a transfer at Oslo S and take an average of 30h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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28h 8m • 4 changesWant to know about travelling from Kristiansand 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 Kristiansand to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Kristiansand station and arriving at Cologne station via Oslo S. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 30h 25m.
Kristiansand to Cologne train services, operated by Go-Ahead Nordic, depart from Kristiansand stasjon station.
Kristiansand to Cologne train services, operated by Go-Ahead Nordic, arrive at Köln Hbf station.
Book your Kristiansand to Cologne train tickets online with Go-Ahead Nordic, Norwegian Railways (VY) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Kristiansand and Cologne is 804.9 km. The road distance is 1,911 km.
You can take a train from Kristiansand stasjon to Köln Hbf via Oslo S, Göteborg Centralstation, Köpenhamn H, København H, and Hamburg Hbf in around 23h 32m.