The average train between Norway and Cologne takes 22h 47m and the fastest train takes 17h 49m. The train service runs several times per day from Norway 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 Norway and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 6:11 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Norway is at 6:10 PM which arrives into Cologne at 9:48 PM. All services require a transfer at Göteborg Centralstation and take an average of 22h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Norway to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Norway station and arriving at Cologne station via Göteborg Centralstation station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 47m.
Norway to Cologne train services, operated by Norwegian Railways (VY), depart from Oslo S station.
Norway to Cologne train services, operated by Norwegian Railways (VY), arrive at Köln Hbf station.
Book your Norway to Cologne train tickets online with Norwegian Railways (VY), Öresundståg and 2 other operators.
The distance between Norway and Cologne is 1,142 km. The road distance is 1,604 km.
You can take a train from Oslo S to Köln Hbf via Göteborg Centralstation, Köpenhamn H, København H, and Hamburg Hbf in around 18h 9m.