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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Copenhagen is to bus which costs 500 kr - 900 kr and takes 14h 11m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Copenhagen is to train and fly which takes 4h 43m and costs 650 kr - 2200 kr.

Is there a direct bus between Cologne and Copenhagen?

No, there is no direct bus from Cologne to Copenhagen. However, there are services departing from Cologne Airport CGN and arriving at Copenhagen Busterminal via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 11m.

Is there a direct train between Cologne and Copenhagen?

No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Copenhagen. However, there are services departing from Köln Hbf and arriving at København H via Hamburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 5m.

How far is it from Cologne to Copenhagen?

The distance between Cologne and Copenhagen is 689 km. The road distance is 879 km.

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

The best way to get from Cologne to Copenhagen without a car is to train which takes 10h 5m and costs 900 kr - 2200 kr.

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

It takes approximately 4h 43m to get from Cologne to Copenhagen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Copenhagen bus from?

Cologne to Copenhagen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Cologne Airport CGN station.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Copenhagen train from?

Cologne to Copenhagen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Hbf station.

Train, bus or fly from Cologne to Copenhagen?

The best way to get from Cologne to Copenhagen is to train which takes 10h 5m and costs 900 kr - 2200 kr. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 500 kr - 900 kr and takes 14h 11m, you could also fly, which costs 550 kr - 2400 kr and takes 5h 49m.

Where does the Cologne to Copenhagen bus arrive?

Cologne to Copenhagen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Copenhagen Busterminal station.

Where does the Cologne to Copenhagen train arrive?

Cologne to Copenhagen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Hamburg Hbf station.

Can I drive from Cologne to Copenhagen?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Copenhagen is 879 km. It takes approximately 7h 43m to drive from Cologne to Copenhagen.

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There are 10 ways to get from Cologne to Copenhagen by train, plane, bus, car, or car train

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Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly
best
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Duesseldorf Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Copenhagen Airport (CPH)plane DUS - CPH
4h 43m
kr 649–2,194
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cologne Airport CGN to Copenhagen Busterminalbus N74
14h 11m
kr 516–865
Train
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain 43 / ...
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to København Htrain Ece / ...
10h 5m
kr 899–2,113
Drive 879 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Copenhagencar 879 km
7h 43m
kr 1,211–1,749
Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Copenhagen Airport (CPH)plane CGN - CPH
5h 49m
kr 574–2,392
Train to Frankfurt, fly
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Copenhagen Airport (CPH)plane FRA - CPH
4h 49m
kr 944–2,985
Train to Brussels Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Brussels-Nordtrain
2. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Copenhagen Airport (CPH)plane BRU - CPH
5h 58m
kr 1,013–2,847
Train, train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Arnhem Centraaltrain
2. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain
3. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Copenhagen Airport (CPH)plane AMS - CPH
6h 55m
kr 770–2,742
Train via København H
1. Take the train from Cologne Central Station to Hamburg Central Stationtrain Flx20
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hauptbahnhof to København Htrain Ic
10h 17m
kr 636–1,216
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Cologne to Frankfurtcar
2. Take the cartrain from Frankfurt to Lüneburgcartrain
3. Drive from Lüneburg to Copenhagencar
11h 54m
kr 1,605–2,246

Cologne to Copenhagen by train

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Distance: 689.4 km
Duration: 4h 43m

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

You can take a train from Köln Hbf to København H via Hamburg Hbf in around 10h 5m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Cologne Airport CGN to Copenhagen Busterminal once daily. Tickets cost kr 500–800 and the journey takes 13h.

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