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

The cheapest way to get from Copenhagen to Cologne is to bus which costs €80 - €130 and takes 15h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Copenhagen to Cologne is to fly and train which takes 2h 39m and costs €110 - €350.

Is there a direct bus between Copenhagen and Cologne?

No, there is no direct bus from Copenhagen 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 10m.

Is there a direct train between Copenhagen and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Copenhagen to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Koebenhavn H and arriving at Köln Hbf via Hamburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 36m.

How far is it from Copenhagen to Cologne?

The distance between Copenhagen and Cologne is 685 km. The road distance is 879.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Copenhagen to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 9h 36m and costs €120 - €440.

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

It takes approximately 2h 39m to get from Copenhagen to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Copenhagen to Cologne bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Copenhagen to Cologne train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Copenhagen to Cologne?

The best way to get from Copenhagen to Cologne is to train which takes 9h 36m and costs €120 - €440. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €80 - €130 and takes 15h 10m, you could also fly, which costs €95 - €340 and takes 4h 1m.

Where does the Copenhagen to Cologne bus arrive?

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

Where does the Copenhagen to Cologne train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Copenhagen to Cologne?

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

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

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Where can I stay near Cologne?

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Copenhagen to Cologne - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 8 ways to get from Copenhagen to Cologne by plane, train, bus, 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 Duesseldorf Flughafen to Koeln Hbftrain
2h 39m
€112–343
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Copenhagen Busterminal to Düsseldorf central bus stationbus N74
15h 10m
€82–124
Train
1. Take the train from Koebenhavn H to Hamburg Hbftrain Rj / ...
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Köln Hbftrain 43 / ...
9h 36m
€128–438
Drive 879.2 km
1. Drive from Copenhagen to Colognecar 879.2 km
7h 39m
€159–229
Fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Fly from Copenhagen Airport (CPH) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane CPH - CGN
4h 1m
€98–331
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 46m
€156–430
Train via København H
1. Take the train from København H to Hamburg Hauptbahnhoftrain Ic
2. Take the train from Hamburg Central Station to Cologne Central Stationtrain Flx20
9h 51m
€82–125
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Copenhagen to Lüneburgcar
2. Take the cartrain from Lüneburg to Frankfurtcartrain
3. Drive from Frankfurt to Colognecar
11h 49m
€214–296

Copenhagen to Cologne by train

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Distance: 685.1 km
Duration: 2h 39m

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

You can take a train from Koebenhavn H to Köln Hbf via Hamburg Hbf in around 9h 36m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Copenhagen Busterminal to Düsseldorf central bus station once daily. Tickets cost €65–110 and the journey takes 13h 45m.

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