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

The cheapest way to get from Umeå to Cologne is to drive and fly which costs €160 - €450 and takes 6h 43m.

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

The fastest way to get from Umeå to Cologne is to drive and fly which takes 6h 26m and costs €100 - €370.

Is there a direct train between Umeå and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Umeå station to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Umeå Centralstation and arriving at Köln Hbf via Sundsvall Centralstation, Stockholm Central and Hamburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 27m.

How far is it from Umeå to Cologne?

The distance between Umeå and Cologne is 1859 km. The road distance is 2091.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Umeå to Cologne without a car is to train via Sundsvall which takes 24h 27m and costs €320 - €750.

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

It takes approximately 6h 43m to get from Umeå to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Umeå to Cologne bus from?

Umeå to Cologne bus services, operated by Y-buss, depart from Umeå Busstation.

Where do I catch the Umeå to Cologne train from?

Umeå to Cologne train services, operated by Vy Norrtåg, depart from Umeå Centralstation.

Train, bus or fly from Umeå to Cologne?

The best way to get from Umeå to Cologne is to train via Sundsvall which takes 24h 27m and costs €320 - €750. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €210 - €390 and takes 34h 31m, you could also fly, which costs €180 - €400 and takes 7h 11m.

Where does the Umeå to Cologne bus arrive?

Umeå to Cologne bus services, operated by Y-buss, arrive at Stockholm, Cityterminalen station.

Where does the Umeå to Cologne train arrive?

Umeå to Cologne train services, operated by Vy Norrtåg, arrive at Sundsvall Centralstation.

Can I drive from Umeå to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Umeå to Cologne is 2091 km. It takes approximately 21h 35m to drive from Umeå to Cologne.

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

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

Q: Is there a direct bus between Umeå and Cologne?

No, there is no direct bus from Umeå station to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Umeå Busstation and arriving at Köln Heumarkt via Stockholm, Cityterminalen, Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof and Wiesdorf Leverkusen Mitte Bf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 34h 31m.

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

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Drive to Skellefteå Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
best
1. Drive from Umeå to Skelleftea-Airport-SFTcar
2. Fly from Skellefteå Airport (SFT) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane SFT - DUS
6h 43m
€164–445
Drive to Skellefteå Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
cheapest
1. Drive from Umeå to Skelleftea-Airport-SFTcar
2. Fly from Skellefteå Airport (SFT) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane SFT - CGN
6h 26m
€105–368
Train via Sundsvall
1. Take the train from Umeå Centralstation to Sundsvall Centralstationtrain
2. Take the train from Sundsvall Centralstation to Stockholm Centralstationtrain 567 / ...
3. Take the train from Stockholm Central to Hamburg Hbftrain Ic / ...
4. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Köln Hbftrain 43 / ...
24h 27m
€325–730
Bus
1. Take the bus from Umeå Busstation to Stockholm, Cityterminalenbus
2. Take the bus from Stockholm, Cityterminalen to Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhofbus
3. Take the bus from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof to Leverkusenbus
34h 31m
€212–383
Drive 2,091.2 km
1. Drive from Umeå to Colognecar 2,091.2 km
21h 35m
€340–491
Fly Umeå Airport to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Fly from Umeå Airport (UME) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane UME - DUS
7h 11m
€184–391
Fly Umeå Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Fly from Umeå Airport (UME) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane UME - CGN
7h 18m
€166–446
Train
1. Take the train from Umeå Centralstation to Stockholm Centralstationtrain 93 / ...
2. Take the train from Stockholm Centralstation to Hamburg-Harburgtrain 345
3. Take the train from Hamburg-Harburg to Köln Hbftrain 43 / ...
26h 48m
€324–753
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Umeå Busstation to Ånäset E4bus 12 / ...
2. Take the bus from Ånäset to Stockholm, Cityterminalenbus
3. Take the train from Stockholm C to Hamburg-Altonatrain 083
4. Take the train from Hamburg-Altona to Köln Hbftrain 43 / ...
29h 45m
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Umeå to Hamburg Hbfcar
2. Take the car train from Hamburg Hbf to Frankfurtcartrain
3. Drive from Frankfurt to Colognecar
25h 52m
€393–554

Umeå to Cologne by train

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Distance: 1,858.7 km
Duration: 6h 43m

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

You can take a train from Umeå Centralstation to Köln Hbf via Sundsvall Centralstation, Stockholm Central, and Hamburg Hbf in around 24h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Umeå Busstation to Köln Heumarkt via Stockholm, Cityterminalen, Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof, Leverkusen, and Wiesdorf Leverkusen Mitte Bf in around 34h 31m.

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