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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Gävle is to fly and train which costs 1000 kr - 3600 kr and takes 5h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Gävle is to fly and train which takes 5h 50m and costs 1000 kr - 3600 kr.

Is there a direct train between Cologne and Gävle?

No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Gävle station. However, there are services departing from Köln Hbf and arriving at Gävle Centralstation via Hamburg Hbf and Stockholm Centralstation. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 19m.

How far is it from Cologne to Gävle?

The distance between Cologne and Gävle is 1346 km. The road distance is 1630.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Cologne to Gävle without a car is to train which takes 18h 19m and costs 2200 kr - 4800 kr.

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

It takes approximately 5h 50m to get from Cologne to Gävle, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Gävle train from?

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

Where does the Cologne to Gävle train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cologne to Gävle?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Gävle is 1630 km. It takes approximately 16h 27m to drive from Cologne to Gävle.

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

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Where can I stay near Gävle?

There are 72+ hotels available in Gävle.

Cologne to Gävle - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and car train

There are 11 ways to get from Cologne to Gävle by plane, train, bus, car, or car train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport, train
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1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Stockholm-Arlanda Airport (ARN)plane CGN - ARN
2. Take the train from Arlanda Centralstation to Gävle Centralstationtrain
5h 50m
kr 1,009–3,546
Train
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain 43 / ...
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Stockholm Centralstationtrain Ic / ...
3. Take the train from Stockholm Centralstation to Gävle Centralstationtrain 584 / ...
18h 19m
kr 2,255–4,712
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis to Münster-Mittebus
2. Take the bus from Münster bus stop to Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhofbus 380 / ...
3. Take the bus from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof to Stockholm, Cityterminalenbus
4. Take the train from Stockholm Centralstation to Gävle Centralstationtrain 584 / ...
24h 55m
Drive 1,630.2 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Gävlecar 1,630.2 km
16h 27m
kr 3,050–4,405
Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Stockholm-Arlanda Airport (ARN)plane DUS - ARN
2. Take the train from Arlanda Centralstation to Gävle Centralstationtrain
6h 21m
kr 1,232–3,246
Train to Frankfurt, fly, train
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Stockholm-Arlanda Airport (ARN)plane FRA - ARN
3. Take the train from Arlanda Centralstation to Gävle Centralstationtrain
6h 35m
kr 1,640–3,550
Train to Brussels Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Brussels-Nordtrain
2. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Stockholm-Arlanda Airport (ARN)plane BRU - ARN
3. Take the train from Arlanda Centralstation to Gävle Centralstationtrain
7h 39m
kr 1,593–4,089
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 Stockholm-Arlanda Airport (ARN)plane AMS - ARN
4. Take the train from Arlanda Centralstation to Gävle Centralstationtrain
8h 35m
kr 1,311–4,482
Train via Harburg
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Hamburg-Harburgtrain 43 / ...
2. Take the train from Hamburg-Harburg to Stockholm Centralstationtrain 344
3. Take the train from Stockholm Centralstation to Gävle Centralstationtrain 584 / ...
19h 39m
kr 2,094–4,265
Bus, train via Berlin
1. Take the bus from Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis to Masurenallee - Berlinbus
2. Take the bus from Berlin Central Bus Station to Södertälje Hotel Scandicbus
3. Take the train from Södertälje Syd station to Gävle Centralstationtrain 274 / ...
31h 53m
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Cologne to Frankfurtcar
2. Take the cartrain from Frankfurt to Hamburg Hbfcartrain
3. Drive from Hamburg Hbf to Gävlecar
20h 48m
kr 3,608–5,045

Cologne to Gävle by train

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18h 19mAverage Duration

kr 2,255Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,345.7 km
Duration: 5h 50m

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

You can take a train from Köln Hbf to Gävle Centralstation via Hamburg Hbf and Stockholm Centralstation in around 18h 19m.

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