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

The cheapest way to get from Stockholm to Cologne is to bus which costs €100 - €180 and takes 24h 7m.

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

The fastest way to get from Stockholm to Cologne is to fly which takes 4h 50m and costs €100 - €330.

Is there a direct bus between Stockholm and Cologne?

No, there is no direct bus from Stockholm to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Stockholm, Cityterminalen and arriving at Köln Heumarkt via Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof and Wiesdorf Leverkusen Mitte Bf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 7m.

Is there a direct train between Stockholm and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Stockholm to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Stockholm Central and arriving at Köln Hbf via Hamburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 44m.

How far is it from Stockholm to Cologne?

The distance between Stockholm and Cologne is 1243 km. The road distance is 1511.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Stockholm to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 15h 44m and costs €190 - €500.

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

It takes approximately 4h 50m to get from Stockholm to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Stockholm to Cologne bus from?

Stockholm to Cologne bus services, operated by Comati PSG, depart from Stockholm Central Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Stockholm to Cologne train from?

Stockholm to Cologne train services, operated by Snälltåget, depart from Stockholm Central station.

Train, bus or fly from Stockholm to Cologne?

The best way to get from Stockholm to Cologne is to fly which takes 4h 50m and costs €100 - €330. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €190 - €500 and takes 15h 44m, you could also bus, which costs €100 - €180 and takes 24h 7m.

Where does the Stockholm to Cologne bus arrive?

Stockholm to Cologne bus services, operated by Comati PSG, arrive at Berlin Central Bus Station.

Where does the Stockholm to Cologne train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Stockholm to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Stockholm to Cologne is 1511 km. It takes approximately 14h 28m to drive from Stockholm to Cologne.

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

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Where can I stay near Cologne?

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

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Fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
best
1. Fly from Stockholm-Arlanda Airport (ARN) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane ARN - CGN
4h 50m
€108–324
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Stockholm, Cityterminalen to Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhofbus N602
2. Take the bus from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof to Leverkusenbus N1360a
24h 7m
€106–177
Train
1. Take the train from Stockholm Central to Hamburg Hbftrain Ic / ...
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Köln Hbftrain 43 / ...
15h 44m
€193–491
Drive 1,511.1 km
1. Drive from Stockholm to Colognecar 1,511.1 km
14h 28m
€247–356
Fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Fly from Stockholm-Arlanda Airport (ARN) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane ARN - DUS
2. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Koeln Hbftrain
5h 29m
€122–326
Fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Stockholm-Arlanda Airport (ARN) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane ARN - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain
5h 36m
€156–373
Fly to Brussels Airport, train
1. Fly from Stockholm-Arlanda Airport (ARN) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane ARN - BRU
2. Take the train from Brussels-Nord to Koeln Hbftrain
7h 4m
€153–458
Train via Harburg
1. Take the train from Stockholm Centralstation to Hamburg-Harburgtrain 345
2. Take the train from Hamburg-Harburg to Köln Hbftrain 43 / ...
17h 11m
€149–536
Bus via Berlin
1. Take the bus from Stockholm Central Bus Station to Berlin Central Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Masurenallee - Berlin to Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleisbus Mykolayiv
29h 13m
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Stockholm to Hamburg Hbfcar
2. Take the cartrain from Hamburg Hbf to Frankfurtcartrain
3. Drive from Frankfurt to Colognecar
18h 46m
€299–419

Stockholm to Cologne by train

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Distance: 1,242.8 km
Duration: 4h 50m

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

Ryanair, Eurowings, and two other airlines fly from Stockholm-Arlanda Airport (ARN) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Stockholm Central to Köln Hbf via Hamburg Hbf in around 15h 44m.

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