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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Oslo is to fly and train which costs kr 1100 - kr 3600 and takes 4h 58m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Oslo is to fly and train which takes 4h 58m and costs kr 1100 - kr 3600.

Is there a direct bus between Cologne and Oslo?

No, there is no direct bus from Cologne to Oslo. However, there are services departing from Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis and arriving at Oslo bussterminal via Münster bus stop and Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 46m.

Is there a direct train between Cologne and Oslo?

No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Oslo. However, there are services departing from Köln Hbf and arriving at Oslo S via Hamburg Hbf, Mölndal station and Göteborg Centralstation. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 16m.

How far is it from Cologne to Oslo?

The distance between Cologne and Oslo is 1123 km. The road distance is 1474 km.

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

The best way to get from Cologne to Oslo without a car is to train which takes 18h 16m and costs kr 1900 - kr 4200.

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

It takes approximately 4h 58m to get from Cologne to Oslo, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Oslo bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Cologne to Oslo train from?

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

Train or bus from Cologne to Oslo?

The best way to get from Cologne to Oslo is to train which takes 18h 16m and costs kr 1900 - kr 4200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 22h 46m.

Where does the Cologne to Oslo bus arrive?

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

Where does the Cologne to Oslo train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cologne to Oslo?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Oslo is 1474 km. It takes approximately 13h 56m to drive from Cologne to Oslo.

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

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

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

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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 Oslo lufthavn stasjon to Oslo Strain
4h 58m
kr 1,168–3,585
Train
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain 43 / ...
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Molndal stationtrain Ic / ...
3. Take the train from Göteborg Centralstation to Oslo Strain
18h 16m
kr 1,975–4,195
Bus
1. Take the bus from Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis to Münster-Mittebus
2. Take the bus from Münster bus stop to Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhofbus N71 / ...
3. Take the bus from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof to Oslo bussterminalbus
22h 46m
Train, car ferry
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain 43 / ...
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Kiel Hbftrain Re7
3. Take the carferry from Port of Kiel to Oslo Vipperangencarferry
26h 52m
kr 3,395–7,593
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 Oslo lufthavn stasjon to Oslo Strain
6h 32m
kr 1,650–4,396
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 Oslo lufthavn stasjon to Oslo Strain
5h 27m
kr 1,859–3,788
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 Oslo lufthavn stasjon to Oslo Strain
6h 21m
kr 1,461–3,814
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 Oslo lufthavn stasjon to Oslo Strain
7h 17m
kr 1,221–4,710
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Cologne Central Station to Hamburg Central Stationtrain
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Copenhagen Lufthavntrain 344
3. Take the bus from Copenhagen Lufthavn to Oslo Bussterminalbus 675 / ...
19h 24m
kr 2,266–4,048
Drive 1,474 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Oslocar 1,474 km
13h 56m
kr 3,041–4,392
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Cologne to Frankfurtcar
2. Take the cartrain from Frankfurt to Hamburg-Altonacartrain
3. Drive from Hamburg-Altona to Oslocar
18h 50m
kr 3,396–4,927

Cologne to Oslo by train

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18h 16mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,122.7 km
Duration: 4h 58m

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

You can take a train from Köln Hbf to Oslo S via Hamburg Hbf, Mölndal station, and Göteborg Centralstation in around 18h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis to Oslo bussterminal via Münster-Mitte, Münster bus stop, and Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof in around 22h 46m.

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