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 €90 - €160 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 and train which takes 5h 22m and costs €85 - €480.

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 to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Linkoping C and arriving at Köln Hbf via Hamburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 52m.

How far is it from Linköping to Cologne?

The distance between Linköping and Cologne is 1031 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 52m and costs €170 - €460.

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

It takes approximately 6h 54m 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 C station.

Train or bus from Linköping to Cologne?

The best way to get from Linköping to Cologne is to train which takes 13h 52m and costs €170 - €460. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €90 - €160 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 24m to drive from Linköping to Cologne.

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

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Linköping to Cologne - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and night train

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There are 8 ways to get from Linköping to Cologne by plane, train, bus, night train, car, or car train

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Fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
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1. Fly from Linköping City Airport (LPI) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane LPI - DUS
2. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Koeln Hbftrain
6h 54m
€73–366
Train
1. Take the train from Linkoping C to Hamburg Hbftrain Ic / ...
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Köln Hbftrain 43 / ...
13h 52m
€172–459
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
€91–152
Night train, train
1. Take the nighttrain from Linkoping C to Cph Lufthavnnighttrain En
2. Take the nighttrain from Cph Lufthavn to Hamburg Hbfnighttrain En
3. Take the train from Hamburg Central Station to Cologne Central Stationtrain
18h 45m
Fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Fly from Linköping City Airport (LPI) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane LPI - AMS
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Arnhem Centraaltrain
3. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Koeln Hbftrain
5h 22m
€89–473
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 7m
€127–494
Drive 1,318.6 km
1. Drive from Linköping to Colognecar 1,318.6 km
12h 24m
€216–311
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
16h 42m
€268–374

Linköping to Cologne by train

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Distance: 1,031 km
Duration: 6h 54m

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

You can take a train from Linkoping C to Köln Hbf via Hamburg Hbf in around 13h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Linköping to Köln Heumarkt via Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof, Leverkusen, and Wiesdorf Leverkusen Mitte Bf in around 21h 17m.

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