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 €120 - €200 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 €95 - €340.

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 C 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 - €490.

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 FlixBus, depart from Stockholm, Cityterminalen station.

Where do I catch the Stockholm to Cologne train from?

Stockholm to Cologne train services, operated by Snälltåget, depart from Stockholm C 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 €95 - €340. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €190 - €490 and takes 15h 44m, you could also bus, which costs €120 - €200 and takes 24h 7m.

Where does the Stockholm to Cologne bus arrive?

Stockholm to Cologne bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof 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 29m to drive from Stockholm to Cologne.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Cologne?

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Stockholm to Cologne - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and night train

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There are 9 ways to get from Stockholm to Cologne by plane, train, bus, night train, car, or car train

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Fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
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1. Fly from Stockholm-Arlanda Airport (ARN) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane ARN - CGN
4h 50m
€99–334
Train
1. Take the train from Stockholm C to Hamburg Hbftrain 083 / ...
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Köln Hbftrain 43 / ...
15h 44m
€191–483
Bus
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
€124–191
Night train, train
1. Take the nighttrain from Stockholm Centralstation to Hamburg Hauptbahnhofnighttrain Nt
2. Take the train from Hamburg Central Station to Cologne Central Stationtrain Flx20
17h 48m
€156–362
Fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Fly from Stockholm-Arlanda Airport (ARN) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane ARN - DUS
5h 17m
€122–314
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
6h 14m
€155–337
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 12m
€152–476
Drive 1,511.1 km
1. Drive from Stockholm to Colognecar 1,511.1 km
14h 29m
€254–366
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
19h 28m
€305–426

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 Lufthansa fly from Stockholm-Arlanda Airport (ARN) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Stockholm C to Köln Hbf via Hamburg Hbf in around 15h 44m.

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