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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Lillehammer is to fly and train which costs kr 1200 - kr 3400 and takes 7h 12m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Lillehammer is to fly and train which takes 7h 12m and costs kr 1200 - kr 3400.

Is there a direct bus between Cologne and Lillehammer?

No, there is no direct bus from Cologne to Lillehammer. However, there are services departing from Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis and arriving at Lillehammer skysstasjon via Münster bus stop, Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof and Oslo bussterminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 1m.

How far is it from Cologne to Lillehammer?

The distance between Cologne and Lillehammer is 1196 km. The road distance is 1650.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Cologne to Lillehammer without a car is to train and bus which takes 25h 43m and costs kr 1400 - kr 3700.

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

It takes approximately 7h 12m to get from Cologne to Lillehammer, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Lillehammer bus from?

Cologne to Lillehammer bus services, operated by OrionBus, depart from Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis station.

Where does the Cologne to Lillehammer bus arrive?

Cologne to Lillehammer bus services, operated by OrionBus, arrive at Münster-Mitte station.

Can I drive from Cologne to Lillehammer?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Lillehammer is 1650 km. It takes approximately 15h 56m to drive from Cologne to Lillehammer.

How do I get a bus ticket from Cologne to Lillehammer?

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Where can I stay near Lillehammer?

There are 357+ hotels available in Lillehammer.

Cologne to Lillehammer - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 10 ways to get from Cologne to Lillehammer 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 Düsseldorf International Airport, train
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1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Oslo Airport, Gardermoen (OSL)plane DUS - OSL
2. Take the train from Eidsvoll stasjon to Lillehammer skysstasjontrain
7h 12m
kr 1,241–3,375
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Osnabrück Hbftrain 43 / ...
2. Take the bus from Osnabrück central train station to Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhofbus
3. Take the bus from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof to Oslo bussterminalbus
4. Take the train from Oslo S to Eidsvoll stasjontrain R12 / ...
5. Take the train from Eidsvoll stasjon to Lillehammer skysstasjontrain
25h 43m
kr 1,482–3,620
Drive 1,650.1 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Lillehammercar 1,650.1 km
15h 56m
kr 3,345–4,831
Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport, train
1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Oslo Airport, Gardermoen (OSL)plane CGN - OSL
2. Take the train from Eidsvoll stasjon to Lillehammer skysstasjontrain
8h 46m
kr 1,774–4,460
Train to Frankfurt, fly, train
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Oslo Airport, Gardermoen (OSL)plane FRA - OSL
3. Take the train from Eidsvoll stasjon to Lillehammer skysstasjontrain
7h 41m
kr 1,870–4,418
Train to Brussels Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Brussels-Nordtrain
2. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Oslo Airport, Gardermoen (OSL)plane BRU - OSL
3. Take the train from Eidsvoll stasjon to Lillehammer skysstasjontrain
8h 38m
kr 1,489–4,840
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 Oslo Airport, Gardermoen (OSL)plane AMS - OSL
4. Take the train from Eidsvoll stasjon to Lillehammer skysstasjontrain
9h 24m
kr 1,312–5,252
Bus
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 Oslo bussterminalbus
4. Take the bus from Oslo bussterminal to Lillehammer skysstasjonbus
26h 1m
Train, bus via Berlin
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to S Südkreuz Bhftrain 19 / ...
2. Take the bus from Berlin Südkreuz train station to Oslo bussterminalbus
3. Take the train from Oslo S to Eidsvoll stasjontrain R12 / ...
4. Take the train from Eidsvoll stasjon to Lillehammer skysstasjontrain
27h 28m
kr 2,270–6,112
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Cologne to Frankfurtcar
2. Take the cartrain from Frankfurt to Hamburg-Altonacartrain
3. Drive from Hamburg-Altona to Lillehammercar
20h 50m
kr 3,791–5,420

Cologne to Lillehammer by train and bus

5Weekly Services

25h 43mAverage Duration

kr 1,482Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,195.7 km
Duration: 7h 12m

What companies run services between Cologne, Germany and Lillehammer, Norway?

You can take a bus from Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis to Lillehammer skysstasjon via Münster-Mitte, Münster bus stop, Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof, and Oslo bussterminal in around 26h 1m.

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