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

The cheapest way to get from Denmark to Cologne is to bus which costs €70 - €120 and takes 14h 21m.

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

The fastest way to get from Denmark to Cologne is to train and fly which takes 4h 34m and costs €80 - €280.

Is there a direct bus between Denmark and Cologne?

No, there is no direct bus from Denmark to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Rådhuspladsen St. and arriving at Cologne Airport CGN via Copenhagen Busterminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 21m.

Is there a direct train between Denmark and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Denmark to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Koebenhavn H and arriving at Köln Hbf via Hamburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 45m.

How far is it from Denmark to Cologne?

The distance between Denmark and Cologne is 681 km. The road distance is 879.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Denmark to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 9h 45m and costs €100 - €200.

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

It takes approximately 4h 34m to get from Denmark to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Denmark to Cologne bus from?

Denmark to Cologne bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Copenhagen Busterminal station.

Where do I catch the Denmark to Cologne train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Denmark to Cologne?

The best way to get from Denmark to Cologne is to train which takes 9h 45m and costs €100 - €200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €70 - €120 and takes 14h 21m, you could also fly, which costs €90 - €290 and takes 5h 45m.

Where does the Denmark to Cologne bus arrive?

Denmark to Cologne bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Cologne Airport CGN station.

Where does the Denmark to Cologne train arrive?

Denmark to Cologne train services, operated by Danish Railways (DSB), arrive at Hamburg Hbf station.

Can I drive from Denmark to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Denmark to Cologne is 879 km. It takes approximately 7h 37m to drive from Denmark to Cologne.

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

Book your Denmark to Cologne train tickets online with Omio and 12go.asia.

Where can I stay near Cologne?

There are 1822+ hotels available in Cologne.

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

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Train to Copenhagen Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
best
1. Take the train from Köpenhamn H to Copenhagen Lufthavntrain
2. Fly from Copenhagen Airport (CPH) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane CPH - DUS
3. Take the train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Köln Hbftrain
4h 34m
€82–271
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Copenhagen Busterminal to Cologne Airport CGNbus N74
14h 21m
€74–118
Train
1. Take the train from Koebenhavn H to Hamburg Hbftrain Rj / ...
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Köln Hbftrain 43 / ...
9h 45m
€104–193
Night train, train
1. Take the nighttrain from Koebenhavn H to Hamburg Hbfnighttrain 301
2. Take the train from Hamburg Central Station to Cologne Central Stationtrain Flx20
11h 12m
€98–118
Fly Copenhagen Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Fly from Copenhagen Airport (CPH) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane CPH - CGN
5h 45m
€93–289
Fly Billund Airport to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Billund Airport (BLL) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane BLL - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain
5h 32m
€149–364
Fly Copenhagen Airport to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Copenhagen Airport (CPH) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane CPH - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain
5h 33m
€127–333
Fly Copenhagen Airport to Brussels Airport, train
1. Fly from Copenhagen Airport (CPH) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane CPH - BRU
2. Take the train from Brussels-Nord to Koeln Hbftrain
6h 34m
€128–342
Drive 879.2 km
1. Drive from Copenhagen to Colognecar 879.2 km
7h 37m
€186–269
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Copenhagen to Lüneburgcar
2. Take the cartrain from Lüneburg to Frankfurtcartrain
3. Drive from Frankfurt to Colognecar
12h 24m
€235–329

Denmark to Cologne by train

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Distance: 681.4 km
Duration: 4h 34m

What companies run services between Denmark and Cologne, Germany?

You can take a train from Koebenhavn H to Köln Hbf via Hamburg Hbf in around 9h 45m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Copenhagen Busterminal to Cologne Airport CGN once daily. Tickets cost €70–110 and the journey takes 12h 50m.

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