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

The cheapest way to get from Malmö to Cologne is to bus which costs €90 - €150 and takes 17h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Malmö to Cologne is to train and fly which takes 4h 45m and costs €80 - €300.

Is there a direct bus between Malmö and Cologne?

No, there is no direct bus from Malmö station to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Malmö central train station FlixBus stop and arriving at Köln via Copenhagen Busterminal and Dusseldorf Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Malmö and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Malmö station to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Malmo Centralstation and arriving at Köln Hbf via Hamburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 12m.

How far is it from Malmö to Cologne?

The distance between Malmö and Cologne is 699 km. The road distance is 912 km.

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

The best way to get from Malmö to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 10h 12m and costs €120 - €270.

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

It takes approximately 4h 45m to get from Malmö to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Malmö to Cologne bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Malmö to Cologne train from?

Malmö to Cologne train services, operated by Snälltåget, depart from Malmo Centralstation.

Train, bus or fly from Malmö to Cologne?

The best way to get from Malmö to Cologne is to train which takes 10h 12m and costs €120 - €270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €90 - €150 and takes 17h 10m, you could also fly, which costs €70 - €310 and takes 6h 21m.

Where does the Malmö to Cologne bus arrive?

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

Where does the Malmö to Cologne train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Malmö to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Malmö to Cologne is 912 km. It takes approximately 8h 3m to drive from Malmö to Cologne.

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

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Where can I stay near Cologne?

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Malmö to Cologne - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and car train

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

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Train, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
best
1. Take the train from Malmö, Centralstation to Copenhagen Lufthavntrain
2. Fly from Copenhagen Airport (CPH) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane CPH - DUS
3. Take the train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Köln Hbftrain
4h 45m
€84–300
Fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Copenhagen Airport (CPH) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane CPH - CGN
6h 21m
€75–303
Train
1. Take the train from Malmo Centralstation to Hamburg Hbftrain Ic / ...
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Köln Hbftrain 43 / ...
10h 12m
€129–266
Bus
1. Take the bus from Copenhagen Busterminal to Düsseldorf central bus stationbus N74
17h 10m
€91–150
Drive 912 km
1. Drive from Malmö to Colognecar 912 km
8h 3m
€151–218
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
5h 7m
€144–357
Fly to Brussels Airport, train
1. Fly from Copenhagen Airport (CPH) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane CPH - BRU
2. Take the train from Brussels-Nord to Koeln Hbftrain
6h 36m
€136–381
Train via Köpenhamn H
1. Take the train from Malmö, Centralstation to Köpenhamn Htrain
2. Take the train from Koebenhavn H to Hamburg Hbftrain Rj / ...
3. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Köln Hbftrain 43 / ...
11h 11m
€129–320
Train via Copenhagen Lufthavn
1. Take the train from Copenhagen Lufthavn to Hamburg Hbftrain 345 / ...
2. Take the train from Hamburg Central Station to Cologne Central Stationtrain Flx20
12h 28m
€94–142
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Malmö to Lüneburgcar
2. Take the cartrain from Lüneburg to Frankfurtcartrain
3. Drive from Frankfurt to Colognecar
12h 14m
€213–292

Malmö to Cologne by train

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Distance: 698.9 km
Duration: 4h 45m

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

You can take a train from Malmo Centralstation to Köln Hbf via Hamburg Hbf in around 10h 12m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Copenhagen Busterminal to Düsseldorf central bus station once daily. Tickets cost €75–120 and the journey takes 13h 45m.

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