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

The cheapest way to get from Gothenburg to Cologne is to fly which costs €85 - €280 and takes 4h 48m.

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

The fastest way to get from Gothenburg to Cologne is to fly which takes 4h 48m and costs €85 - €280.

Is there a direct bus between Gothenburg and Cologne?

No, there is no direct bus from Gothenburg to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Gothenburg and arriving at Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis via Hannover Hbf and Südviertel, Essen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 31m.

Is there a direct train between Gothenburg and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Gothenburg station to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Göteborg Centralstation and arriving at Köln Hbf via København H and Hamburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 52m.

How far is it from Gothenburg to Cologne?

The distance between Gothenburg and Cologne is 868 km. The road distance is 1186.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Gothenburg to Cologne without a car is to train via Copenhagen which takes 13h 52m and costs €190 - €600.

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

It takes approximately 4h 48m to get from Gothenburg to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Gothenburg to Cologne bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Gothenburg to Cologne train from?

Gothenburg to Cologne train services, operated by Öresundståg, depart from Göteborg Centralstation.

Train, bus or fly from Gothenburg to Cologne?

The best way to get from Gothenburg to Cologne is to fly which takes 4h 48m and costs €85 - €280. Alternatively, you can train via Copenhagen, which costs €190 - €600 and takes 13h 52m, you could also bus, which costs and takes 17h 31m.

Where does the Gothenburg to Cologne bus arrive?

Gothenburg to Cologne bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Hanover central bus station.

Where does the Gothenburg to Cologne train arrive?

Gothenburg to Cologne train services, operated by Öresundståg, arrive at Köpenhamn H station.

Can I drive from Gothenburg to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Gothenburg to Cologne is 1187 km. It takes approximately 10h 45m to drive from Gothenburg to Cologne.

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

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Where can I stay near Cologne?

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Gothenburg to Cologne - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus

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There are 10 ways to get from Gothenburg to Cologne by plane, train, bus, night train, car, or car train

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Fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
best
1. Fly from Gothenburg-Landvetter Airport (GOT) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane GOT - DUS
4h 48m
€88–272
Fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Gothenburg-Landvetter Airport (GOT) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane GOT - CGN
6h 10m
€69–305
Train via Copenhagen
1. Take the train from Göteborg Centralstation to Köpenhamn Htrain
2. Take the train from København H to Hamburg Hbftrain Ece / ...
3. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Köln Hbftrain 43 / ...
13h 52m
€196–583
Bus
1. Take the bus from Gothenburg to Hanover central bus stationbus 173
2. Take the bus from Hannover Hbf to Essen Hbfbus
3. Take the bus from Südviertel, Essen to Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleisbus
17h 31m
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Goteborg C to Hamburg Hbfnighttrain En
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Köln Hbftrain 43 / ...
14h 41m
€209–531
Fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Gothenburg-Landvetter Airport (GOT) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane GOT - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain
5h 19m
€142–433
Fly to Brussels Airport, train
1. Fly from Gothenburg-Landvetter Airport (GOT) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane GOT - BRU
2. Take the train from Brussels-Nord to Koeln Hbftrain
6h 43m
€139–447
Train
1. Take the train from Molndal station to Hamburg Hbftrain Ic / ...
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Münster Hauptbahnhoftrain 43 / ...
3. Take the train from Muenster(Westf)Hbf to Koeln Messe/Deutztrain Re
15h 58m
Drive 1,186.7 km
1. Drive from Gothenburg to Colognecar 1,186.7 km
10h 45m
€193–278
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Gothenburg to Hamburg Hbfcar
2. Take the car train from Hamburg Hbf to Frankfurtcartrain
3. Drive from Frankfurt to Colognecar
15h 2m
€246–341

Gothenburg to Cologne by train

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Distance: 867.9 km
Duration: 4h 48m

What companies run services between Gothenburg, Sweden and Cologne, Germany?

Eurowings, Scandinavian Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Gothenburg-Landvetter Airport (GOT) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Göteborg Centralstation to Köln Hbf via Köpenhamn H, København H, and Hamburg Hbf in around 13h 52m.

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