The average train between Cologne and Odense takes 8h 34m and the fastest train takes 8h 21m. The train service runs several times per day from Cologne to Odense. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 4 times a day between Cologne and Odense. The earliest departure is at 6:11 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cologne is at 2:11 PM which arrives into Odense at 10:33 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 8h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Odense. However, there are services departing from Cologne station and arriving at Odense station via Hamburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 34m.
Cologne to Odense train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Hbf station.
Cologne to Odense train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Odense St. station.
Book your Cologne to Odense train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Danish Railways (DSB).
The distance between Cologne and Odense is 546.4 km. The road distance is 772 km.
You can take a train from Köln Hbf to Odense St. via Hamburg Hbf in around 8h 28m.