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

The cheapest way to get from Roskilde to Cologne is to bus which costs €80 - €140 and takes 17h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Roskilde to Cologne is to fly and train which takes 5h 25m and costs €100 - €350.

Is there a direct bus between Roskilde and Cologne?

No, there is no direct bus from Roskilde to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Roskilde St. and arriving at Köln via Copenhagen Busterminal and Dusseldorf Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Roskilde and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Roskilde to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Roskilde St. and arriving at Köln Hbf via Ringsted and Hamburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 26m.

How far is it from Roskilde to Cologne?

The distance between Roskilde and Cologne is 721 km. The road distance is 845.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Roskilde to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 10h 26m and costs €160 - €440.

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

It takes approximately 5h 25m to get from Roskilde to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Roskilde to Cologne bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Roskilde to Cologne train from?

Roskilde to Cologne train services, operated by Danish Railways (DSB), depart from Ringsted station.

Train, bus or fly from Roskilde to Cologne?

The best way to get from Roskilde to Cologne is to train which takes 10h 26m and costs €160 - €440. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €80 - €140 and takes 17h 25m, you could also fly, which costs €95 - €340 and takes 6h 46m.

Where does the Roskilde to Cologne bus arrive?

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

Where does the Roskilde to Cologne train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Roskilde to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Roskilde to Cologne is 846 km. It takes approximately 7h 27m to drive from Roskilde to Cologne.

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

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Roskilde to Cologne - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car

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There are 9 ways to get from Roskilde 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
5h 25m
€109–345
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Copenhagen Busterminal to Düsseldorf central bus stationbus N74
17h 25m
€85–133
Train
1. Take the train from Ringsted to Hamburg Hbftrain Rj / ...
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Köln Hbftrain 43 / ...
10h 26m
€161–438
Drive 845.8 km
1. Drive from Roskilde to Colognecar 845.8 km
7h 27m
€153–221
Fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Fly from Copenhagen Airport (CPH) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane CPH - CGN
6h 46m
€95–333
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 32m
€153–432
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
7h
€150–477
Train via Copenhagen
1. Take the train from København H to Hamburg Hauptbahnhoftrain Ic
2. Take the train from Hamburg Central Station to Cologne Central Stationtrain Flx20
11h 21m
€86–133
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Roskilde to Lüneburgcar
2. Take the cartrain from Lüneburg to Frankfurtcartrain
3. Drive from Frankfurt to Colognecar
11h 37m
€208–287

Roskilde to Cologne by train

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Distance: 721.1 km
Duration: 5h 25m

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

You can take a train from Roskilde St. to Köln Hbf via Ringsted and Hamburg Hbf in around 10h 26m. 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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