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Trip Overview

The average train between Cologne and Stockholm takes 16h 12m and the fastest train takes 16h 6m. There is at least one train per day from Cologne to Stockholm. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

16h 12m
Duration
1,549 km
Distance
kr 2,417
Average price
Once daily
Frequency

Cologne to Stockholm train times

Trains run once daily between Cologne and Stockholm. The service departs Cologne at 5:11 AM in the morning, which arrives into Stockholm at 21:17:00. All services require a transfer, and take on average 16h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Snälltåget16h 6m • 1 change

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Snälltåget16h 6m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Snälltåget16h 6m • 1 change

Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Snälltåget16h 6m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, November 19, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Snälltåget16h 6m • 1 change

Departing Friday, November 20, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Snälltåget16h 6m • 1 change

Departing Saturday, November 21, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Snälltåget16h 54m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Cologne to Stockholm? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 1,548.7 km
  • Duration: 16h 12m

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

You can take a train from Köln Hbf to Stockholm Centralstation via Hamburg Hbf in around 16h 30m.

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