The average train between Helsingborg and Cologne takes 13h 46m and the fastest train takes 11h 12m. The train service runs several times per day from Helsingborg to Cologne. 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 twice daily between Helsingborg and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 6:06 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Helsingborg is at 10:06 PM which arrives into Cologne at 3:48 PM. All services require a transfer at Köpenhamn H and take an average of 13h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


11h 12m • 2 changes


11h 12m • 2 changes
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17h 42m • 2 changes


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11h 42m • 2 changes
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18h 42m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Helsingborg to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Helsingborg station and arriving at Cologne station via Köpenhamn H. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 46m.
Helsingborg to Cologne train services, operated by Öresundståg, depart from Helsingborg Centralstation.
Helsingborg to Cologne train services, operated by Öresundståg, arrive at Köln Hbf station.
Book your Helsingborg to Cologne train tickets online with Öresundståg, Danish Railways (DSB) and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Helsingborg and Cologne is 683.4 km. The road distance is 1,039 km.
You can take a train from Helsingborg Centralstation to Köln Hbf via Köpenhamn H, Koebenhavn H, and Hamburg-Altona in around 11h 41m.