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

The cheapest way to get from Silkeborg to Cologne is to bus and train which costs €70 - €150 and takes 11h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Silkeborg to Cologne is to drive which takes 6h 31m and costs €130 - €200.

Is there a direct bus between Silkeborg and Cologne?

No, there is no direct bus from Silkeborg to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Amaliegade/Drewsensvej and arriving at Köln via Vejle Trafikcenter, Kolding bus station and Dusseldorf Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 43m.

Is there a direct train between Silkeborg and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Silkeborg to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Silkeborg St. and arriving at Köln Hbf via Skanderborg St., Odense St. and Hamburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 16m.

How far is it from Silkeborg to Cologne?

The distance between Silkeborg and Cologne is 1010 km. The road distance is 735.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Silkeborg to Cologne without a car is to bus which takes 15h 43m and costs €80 - €130.

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

It takes approximately 10h 48m to get from Silkeborg to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Silkeborg to Cologne bus from?

Silkeborg to Cologne bus services, operated by Midttrafik, depart from Amaliegade/Drewsensvej station.

Where do I catch the Silkeborg to Cologne train from?

Silkeborg to Cologne train services, operated by Danish Railways (DSB), depart from Skanderborg St. station.

Train or bus from Silkeborg to Cologne?

The best way to get from Silkeborg to Cologne is to bus which takes 15h 43m and costs €80 - €130. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €120 - €260 and takes 11h 16m.

Where does the Silkeborg to Cologne bus arrive?

Silkeborg to Cologne bus services, operated by Midttrafik, arrive at Vejle Trafikcenter station.

Where does the Silkeborg to Cologne train arrive?

Silkeborg to Cologne train services, operated by Danish Railways (DSB), arrive at Odense St. station.

Can I drive from Silkeborg to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Silkeborg to Cologne is 736 km. It takes approximately 6h 31m to drive from Silkeborg to Cologne.

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

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

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

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Drive, car train
best
1. Drive from Silkeborg to Hamburg Hbfcar
2. Take the cartrain from Hamburg Hbf to Frankfurtcartrain
3. Drive from Frankfurt to Colognecar
10h 48m
€181–246
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Silkeborg Trafikterminal to Vejle Trafikcenterbus 215
2. Take the train from Kolding station to Hamburg Hauptbahnhoftrain Ic
3. Take the train from Hamburg Central Station to Cologne Central Stationtrain
11h 45m
€71–142
Bus
1. Take the bus from Amaliegade/Drewsensvej to Vejle Trafikcenterbus 215
2. Take the bus from Kolding bus station to Düsseldorf central bus stationbus N74
15h 43m
€82–122
Drive 735.7 km
1. Drive from Silkeborg to Colognecar 735.7 km
6h 31m
€136–197
Train to Billund Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Skanderborg St. to Vejle St.train
2. Fly from Billund Airport (BLL) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane BLL - DUS
7h 56m
€134–381
Train
1. Take the train from Skanderborg St. to Odense St.train Icl / ...
2. Take the train from Odense St. to Hamburg Hbftrain Ece / ...
3. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Köln Hbftrain 43 / ...
11h 16m
€120–259
Train to Billund Airport, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the train from Skanderborg St. to Vejle St.train
2. Fly from Billund Airport (BLL) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane BLL - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain
6h 33m
€169–401
Train to Copenhagen Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Skanderborg St. to Copenhagen Lufthavntrain
2. Fly from Copenhagen Airport (CPH) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane CPH - DUS
8h 36m
€108–328
Train to Billund Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Take the train from Skanderborg St. to Vejle St.train
2. Fly from Billund Airport (BLL) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane BLL - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Utrecht Centraaltrain
4. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Koeln Hbftrain
8h 33m
€156–474
Train, train to Hamburg Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Skanderborg St. to Fredericia St.train
2. Take the train from Kolding St. to Hamburg Hbftrain
3. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane HAM - DUS
9h 14m
€114–345

Silkeborg to Cologne by train

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Distance: 1,010 km
Duration: 10h 48m

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

You can take a bus from Amaliegade/Drewsensvej to Köln via Vejle Trafikcenter, Kolding Busterminal, Kolding bus station, and Dusseldorf Central Bus Station in around 15h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Silkeborg St. to Köln Hbf via Skanderborg St., Odense St., and Hamburg Hbf in around 11h 16m.

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