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How to get fromCologne to Tønderby train, car, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Cologne to Tønder by train, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Niebülltrain train 33
    7h 22m
    kr 921–2,105

  2. Train via Hamburg

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Hamburg-Altonatrain train 43 / ...
    2. Take the train from Hamburg-Altona to Niebülltrain train Re6 / ...
    8h 18m
    kr 797–1,721

  3. Drive  606.7 km

    1. Drive from Cologne to Tøndercar car 606.7 km
    5h 13m
    kr 828–1,196

  4. Line 41 train, fly to Westerland, train

    1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Düsseldorf Hbftrain train
    2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Westerland (GWT)plane plane DUS - GWT
    3. Take the train from Westerland(Sylt) ZOB/Bahnhof to Niebülltrain train
    4. Take the train from Niebuell to Toendertrain train
    5h 36m
    kr 916–3,410

  5. Fly to Hamburg Airport, train

    1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)plane plane DUS - HAM
    2. Take the train from Hamburg-Altona to Niebülltrain train
    7h 20m
    kr 818–2,287

Cologne to Tønder by train

Calendar20Weekly Trains
Duration7h 22mAverage Duration
Ticketkr 921Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 664.1 km
  • Duration: 7h 22m

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Köln Hbf to Niebüll 3 times a day. Tickets cost kr 850–1,800 and the journey takes 6h 46m.

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