What is the cheapest way to get from Copenhagen Airport (CPH) to Cologne?

The cheapest way to get from Copenhagen Airport (CPH) to Cologne is to bus which costs €90 - €160 and takes 17h 3m.

What is the fastest way to get from Copenhagen Airport (CPH) to Cologne?

The fastest way to get from Copenhagen Airport (CPH) to Cologne is to fly and train which takes 2h 15m and costs €80 - €300.

Is there a direct bus between Copenhagen Airport (CPH) and Cologne?

No, there is no direct bus from Copenhagen Airport (CPH) to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Postnord and arriving at Köln via Copenhagen Airport, Copenhagen Busterminal and Dusseldorf Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 3m.

Is there a direct train between Copenhagen Airport (CPH) and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Copenhagen Airport (CPH) to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Copenhagen Lufthavn and arriving at Köln Hbf via Hamburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 39m.

How far is it from Copenhagen Airport (CPH) to Cologne?

The distance between Copenhagen Airport (CPH) and Cologne is 669 km. The road distance is 882.4 km.

How do I travel from Copenhagen Airport (CPH) to Cologne without a car?

The best way to get from Copenhagen Airport (CPH) to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 10h 39m and costs €190 - €550.

How long does it take to get from Copenhagen Airport (CPH) to Cologne?

It takes approximately 2h 15m to get from Copenhagen Airport (CPH) to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Copenhagen Airport (CPH) to Cologne bus from?

Copenhagen Airport (CPH) to Cologne bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Copenhagen Busterminal station.

Where do I catch the Copenhagen Airport (CPH) to Cologne train from?

Copenhagen Airport (CPH) to Cologne train services, operated by Danish Railways (DSB), depart from Copenhagen Lufthavn station.

Train, bus or fly from Copenhagen Airport (CPH) to Cologne?

The best way to get from Copenhagen Airport (CPH) to Cologne is to train which takes 10h 39m and costs €190 - €550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €90 - €160 and takes 17h 3m, you could also fly, which costs €70 - €300 and takes 4h 9m.

Where does the Copenhagen Airport (CPH) to Cologne bus arrive?

Copenhagen Airport (CPH) to Cologne bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Düsseldorf central bus station.

Where does the Copenhagen Airport (CPH) to Cologne train arrive?

Copenhagen Airport (CPH) to Cologne train services, operated by Danish Railways (DSB), arrive at Hamburg Hbf station.

Can I drive from Copenhagen Airport (CPH) to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Copenhagen Airport (CPH) to Cologne is 882 km. It takes approximately 7h 36m to drive from Copenhagen Airport (CPH) to Cologne.

Where can I stay near Cologne?

There are 1858+ hotels available in Cologne.

Copenhagen Airport (CPH) to Cologne - 9 ways to travel via train, plane

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There are 9 ways to get from Copenhagen Airport (CPH) to Cologne by plane, train, bus, night train, car, or car train

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Fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Copenhagen Airport (CPH) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane CPH - DUS
2. Take the train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Köln Hbftrain
2h 15m
€84–299
Fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Copenhagen Airport (CPH) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane CPH - CGN
4h 9m
€71–296
Train
1. Take the train from Copenhagen Lufthavn to Hamburg Hbftrain Ece
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Köln Hbftrain 43 / ...
10h 39m
€196–521
Bus
1. Take the bus from Copenhagen Busterminal to Düsseldorf central bus stationbus N74
17h 3m
€92–155
Night train, bus, train
1. Take the nighttrain from Cph Lufthavn to Hamburg Hbfnighttrain En
2. Take the bus from Hamburg to Dortmund central bus stationbus
3. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Koeln Messe/Deutztrain Re
14h 2m
Fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Copenhagen Airport (CPH) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane CPH - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain
2h 39m
€137–384
Train via København H
1. Take the train from København H to Hamburg Hbftrain Ece / ...
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Köln Hbftrain 43 / ...
11h 8m
€153–525
Drive 882.4 km
1. Drive from Copenhagen Airport (CPH) to Colognecar 882.4 km
7h 36m
€157–226
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Copenhagen Airport (CPH) to Lüneburgcar
2. Take the cartrain from Lüneburg to Frankfurtcartrain
3. Drive from Frankfurt to Colognecar
11h 46m
€213–294

Copenhagen Airport (CPH) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) flights

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Distance: 669.1 km
Duration: 2h 15m

What companies run services between Copenhagen Airport (CPH), Denmark and Cologne, Germany?

You can take a vehicle from Copenhagen-Airport-CPH to Köln Hbf via Postnord, Københavns Lufthavn, Copenhagen Lufthavn, and Hamburg Hbf in around 10h 39m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Copenhagen Busterminal to Düsseldorf central bus station once daily. Tickets cost €75–130 and the journey takes 13h 45m.

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