What is the cheapest way to get from Aalborg to Cologne?

The cheapest way to get from Aalborg to Cologne is to train via Hamburg which costs €120 - €190 and takes 13h 11m.

What is the fastest way to get from Aalborg to Cologne?

The fastest way to get from Aalborg to Cologne is to fly and train which takes 6h 29m and costs €140 - €460.

Is there a direct bus between Aalborg and Cologne?

No, there is no direct bus from Aalborg to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Aalborg and arriving at Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis via Hannover Hbf and Südviertel, Essen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 46m.

Is there a direct train between Aalborg and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Aalborg to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Aalborg St. and arriving at Köln Hbf via Aarhus H, Odense and Hamburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 44m.

How far is it from Aalborg to Cologne?

The distance between Aalborg and Cologne is 743 km. The road distance is 859.5 km.

How do I travel from Aalborg to Cologne without a car?

The best way to get from Aalborg to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 12h 44m and costs €160 - €490.

How long does it take to get from Aalborg to Cologne?

It takes approximately 6h 29m to get from Aalborg to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Aalborg to Cologne bus from?

Aalborg to Cologne bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Aalborg station.

Where do I catch the Aalborg to Cologne train from?

Aalborg to Cologne train services, operated by Danish Railways (DSB), depart from Aalborg St. station.

Train or bus from Aalborg to Cologne?

The best way to get from Aalborg to Cologne is to train which takes 12h 44m and costs €160 - €490. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 13h 46m.

Where does the Aalborg to Cologne bus arrive?

Aalborg to Cologne bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Hanover central bus station.

Where does the Aalborg to Cologne train arrive?

Aalborg to Cologne train services, operated by Danish Railways (DSB), arrive at Aarhus H station.

Can I drive from Aalborg to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Aalborg to Cologne is 860 km. It takes approximately 7h 20m to drive from Aalborg to Cologne.

How do I get a train ticket from Aalborg to Cologne?

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Aalborg to Cologne - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and car train

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Fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Aalborg Airport (AAL) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane AAL - DUS
2. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Koeln Hbftrain
6h 29m
€144–456
Train via Hamburg
cheapest
1. Take the train from Aalborg St. to Aarhus Htrain Ic / ...
2. Take the train from Aarhus H to Odense St.train Icl / ...
3. Take the train from Odense station to Hamburg Hauptbahnhoftrain Ic
4. Take the train from Hamburg Central Station to Cologne Central Stationtrain
13h 11m
€121–181
Train
1. Take the train from Aalborg St. to Aarhus Htrain Ic / ...
2. Take the train from Aarhus H to Odense St.train Icl / ...
3. Take the train from Odense to Hamburg Hbftrain Rj / ...
4. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Köln Hbftrain 43 / ...
12h 44m
€166–481
Bus
1. Take the bus from Aalborg to Hanover central bus stationbus 172
2. Take the bus from Hannover Hbf to Essen Hbfbus
3. Take the bus from Südviertel, Essen to Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleisbus
13h 46m
Drive 859.5 km
1. Drive from Aalborg to Colognecar 859.5 km
7h 20m
€156–225
Fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Fly from Aalborg Airport (AAL) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane AAL - AMS
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Arnhem Centraaltrain
3. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Koeln Hbftrain
7h 12m
€142–468
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Aalborg to Hamburg Hbfcar
2. Take the cartrain from Hamburg Hbf to Frankfurtcartrain
3. Drive from Frankfurt to Colognecar
11h 38m
€201–277

Aalborg to Cologne by train

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Distance: 742.6 km
Duration: 6h 29m

What companies run services between Aalborg, Denmark and Cologne, Germany?

You can take a train from Aalborg St. to Köln Hbf via Aarhus H, Odense, and Hamburg Hbf in around 12h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Aalborg to Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis via Hanover central bus station, Hannover Hbf, Essen Hbf, and Südviertel, Essen in around 13h 46m.

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