What is the cheapest way to get from Copenhagen Central Station to Cologne?

The cheapest way to get from Copenhagen Central Station to Cologne is to bus which costs €75 - €130 and takes 15h 26m.

What is the fastest way to get from Copenhagen Central Station to Cologne?

The fastest way to get from Copenhagen Central Station to Cologne is to fly which takes 2h 25m and costs €100 - €330.

Is there a direct bus between Copenhagen Central Station and Cologne?

No, there is no direct bus from Copenhagen Central Station to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Copenhagen Busterminal and arriving at Köln via Dusseldorf Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 26m.

Is there a direct train between Copenhagen Central Station and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Copenhagen Central Station to Cologne. However, there are services departing from København H and arriving at Köln Hbf via Hamburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 19m.

How far is it from Copenhagen Central Station to Cologne?

The distance between Copenhagen Central Station and Cologne is 677 km. The road distance is 879.2 km.

How do I travel from Copenhagen Central Station to Cologne without a car?

The best way to get from Copenhagen Central Station to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 9h 19m and costs €130 - €490.

How long does it take to get from Copenhagen Central Station to Cologne?

It takes approximately 2h 25m to get from Copenhagen Central Station to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Copenhagen Central Station to Cologne bus from?

Copenhagen Central Station to Cologne bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Copenhagen Busterminal station.

Where do I catch the Copenhagen Central Station to Cologne train from?

Copenhagen Central Station to Cologne train services, operated by Danish Railways (DSB), depart from København H station.

Train, bus or fly from Copenhagen Central Station to Cologne?

The best way to get from Copenhagen Central Station to Cologne is to fly which takes 2h 25m and costs €100 - €330. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €130 - €490 and takes 9h 19m, you could also bus, which costs €75 - €130 and takes 15h 26m.

Where does the Copenhagen Central Station to Cologne bus arrive?

Copenhagen Central Station to Cologne bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Düsseldorf central bus station.

Where does the Copenhagen Central Station to Cologne train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Copenhagen Central Station to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Copenhagen Central Station to Cologne is 879 km. It takes approximately 7h 39m to drive from Copenhagen Central Station to Cologne.

How do I get a train ticket from Copenhagen Central Station to Cologne?

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Where can I stay near Cologne?

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Copenhagen Central Station to Cologne - 8 ways to travel via train, and plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Copenhagen Central Station to Cologne by plane, train, bus, car, or car train

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Fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
best
1. Fly from Copenhagen Airport (CPH) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane CPH - DUS
2h 25m
€107–330
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Copenhagen Busterminal to Düsseldorf central bus stationbus N74
15h 26m
€75–130
Train
1. Take the train from København H to Hamburg Hbftrain Ece / ...
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Köln Hbftrain 43 / ...
9h 19m
€135–483
Drive 879.2 km
1. Drive from Copenhagen Central Station to Colognecar 879.2 km
7h 39m
€156–226
Fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Fly from Copenhagen Airport (CPH) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane CPH - CGN
4h 20m
€93–333
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 49m
€156–411
Train, bus
1. Take the train from København H to Hamburg Hauptbahnhoftrain Ic
2. Take the bus from Hamburg to Dortmund central bus stationbus
3. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Koeln Messe/Deutztrain Re
11h 37m
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Copenhagen Central Station to Lüneburgcar
2. Take the cartrain from Lüneburg to Frankfurtcartrain
3. Drive from Frankfurt to Colognecar
11h 49m
€213–294

Copenhagen Central Station to Cologne by train

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Distance: 677.2 km
Duration: 2h 25m

What companies run services between Copenhagen Central Station, Denmark and Cologne, Germany?

Scandinavian Airlines, Eurowings, and three other airlines fly from Copenhagen Airport (CPH) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from København H to Köln Hbf via Hamburg Hbf in around 9h 19m.

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