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

The cheapest way to get from Aarhus to Cologne is to train via Hamburg which costs €90 - €120 and takes 11h 19m.

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

The fastest way to get from Aarhus to Cologne is to drive which takes 6h 20m and costs €150 - €230.

Is there a direct bus between Aarhus and Cologne?

No, there is no direct bus from Aarhus to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Aarhus C FlixBus stop and arriving at Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis via Hannover Hbf and Südviertel, Essen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 16m.

Is there a direct train between Aarhus and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Aarhus to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Aarhus H and arriving at Köln Hbf via Odense and Hamburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 58m.

How far is it from Aarhus to Cologne?

The distance between Aarhus and Cologne is 941 km. The road distance is 748.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Aarhus to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 10h 58m and costs €100 - €190.

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

It takes approximately 10h 58m to get from Aarhus to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Aarhus to Cologne bus from?

Aarhus to Cologne bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Aarhus C FlixBus stop station.

Where do I catch the Aarhus to Cologne train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Aarhus to Cologne?

The best way to get from Aarhus to Cologne is to train which takes 10h 58m and costs €100 - €190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 12h 16m, you could also fly, which costs €170 - €470 and takes 6h 36m.

Where does the Aarhus to Cologne bus arrive?

Aarhus to Cologne bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Hanover central bus station.

Where does the Aarhus to Cologne train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Aarhus to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Aarhus to Cologne is 749 km. It takes approximately 6h 20m to drive from Aarhus to Cologne.

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Aarhus H to Odense St.train Ic / ...
2. Take the train from Odense to Hamburg Hbftrain Rj / ...
3. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Köln Hbftrain 43 / ...
10h 58m
€104–188
Train via Hamburg
cheapest
1. Take the train from Aarhus H to Odense St.train Ic / ...
2. Take the train from Odense station to Hamburg Hauptbahnhoftrain Ic
3. Take the train from Hamburg Central Station to Cologne Central Stationtrain
11h 19m
€91–111
Bus
1. Take the bus from Aarhus C FlixBus stop to Hanover central bus stationbus 172
2. Take the bus from Hannover Hbf to Essen Hbfbus
3. Take the bus from Südviertel, Essen to Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleisbus
12h 16m
Drive 748.7 km
1. Drive from Aarhus to Colognecar 748.7 km
6h 20m
€160–230
Fly Aarhus Airport to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Fly from Aarhus Airport (AAR) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane AAR - DUS
6h 36m
€172–470
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Aarhus to Hamburg Hbfcar
2. Take the cartrain from Hamburg Hbf to Frankfurtcartrain
3. Drive from Frankfurt to Colognecar
11h 21m
€197–273
Train to Billund Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Aarhus H to Vejle St.train
2. Fly from Billund Airport (BLL) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane BLL - DUS
7h 30m
€134–387
Train to Copenhagen Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Aarhus H to Copenhagen Lufthavntrain
2. Fly from Copenhagen Airport (CPH) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane CPH - DUS
7h 32m
€108–294
Train to Billund Airport, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the train from Aarhus H 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 41m
€163–350
Train to Billund Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Take the train from Aarhus H 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 9m
€158–428

Aarhus to Cologne by train

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Distance: 941.1 km
Duration: 10h 58m

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

You can take a train from Aarhus H to Köln Hbf via Odense and Hamburg Hbf in around 10h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Aarhus C FlixBus stop to Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis via Hanover central bus station, Hannover Hbf, Essen Hbf, and Südviertel, Essen in around 12h 16m.

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