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

The cheapest way to get from Linköping to Cologne is to bus which costs €100 - €170 and takes 21h 17m.

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

The fastest way to get from Linköping to Cologne is to fly which takes 5h 52m and costs €70 - €390.

Is there a direct bus between Linköping and Cologne?

No, there is no direct bus from Linköping to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Linköping and arriving at Köln Heumarkt via Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof and Wiesdorf Leverkusen Mitte Bf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 17m.

Is there a direct train between Linköping and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Linköping station to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Linkoping Centralstation and arriving at Köln Hbf via Hamburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 50m.

How far is it from Linköping to Cologne?

The distance between Linköping and Cologne is 1023 km. The road distance is 1318.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Linköping to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 13h 50m and costs €170 - €370.

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

It takes approximately 5h 52m to get from Linköping to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Linköping to Cologne bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Linköping to Cologne train from?

Linköping to Cologne train services, operated by Snälltåget, depart from Linkoping Centralstation.

Train, bus or fly from Linköping to Cologne?

The best way to get from Linköping to Cologne is to fly which takes 5h 52m and costs €70 - €390. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €170 - €370 and takes 13h 50m, you could also bus, which costs €100 - €170 and takes 21h 17m.

Where does the Linköping to Cologne bus arrive?

Linköping to Cologne bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof station.

Where does the Linköping to Cologne train arrive?

Linköping to Cologne train services, operated by Snälltåget, arrive at Hamburg Hbf station.

Can I drive from Linköping to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Linköping to Cologne is 1319 km. It takes approximately 12h 23m to drive from Linköping to Cologne.

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

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Linköping to Cologne - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and night train

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There are 7 ways to get from Linköping to Cologne by plane, train, bus, night train, car, or car train

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Fly
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1. Fly from Linköping City Airport (LPI) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane LPI - DUS
5h 52m
€71–385
Train
1. Take the train from Linkoping Centralstation to Hamburg Hbftrain Ic / ...
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Köln Hbftrain 43 / ...
13h 50m
€170–369
Bus
1. Take the bus from Linköping to Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhofbus N602
2. Take the bus from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof to Leverkusenbus N1360a
21h 17m
€108–167
Night train, train
1. Take the nighttrain from Linkoping Centralstation to Hamburg-Altonanighttrain En
2. Take the train from Hamburg Central Station to Cologne Central Stationtrain Flx20
16h 50m
Train via Harburg
1. Take the train from Linköping Centralstation to Hamburg-Harburgtrain 345
2. Take the train from Hamburg-Harburg to Köln Hbftrain 43 / ...
15h 8m
€131–362
Drive 1,318.6 km
1. Drive from Linköping to Colognecar 1,318.6 km
12h 23m
€247–357
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Linköping to Hamburg Hbfcar
2. Take the cartrain from Hamburg Hbf to Frankfurtcartrain
3. Drive from Frankfurt to Colognecar
17h 24m
€295–415

Linköping to Cologne by train

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Distance: 1,023 km
Duration: 5h 52m

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

KLM flies from Linköping City Airport (LPI) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Linkoping Centralstation to Köln Hbf via Hamburg Hbf in around 13h 50m.

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