The average train between Odense and Cologne takes 9h 16m and the fastest train takes 8h 30m. The train service runs several times per day from Odense 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 3 times a day between Odense and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 6:18 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Odense is at 6:23 PM which arrives into Cologne at 3:02 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 9h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Odense to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Odense station and arriving at Cologne station via Hamburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 16m.
Odense to Cologne train services, operated by Danish Railways (DSB), depart from Odense St. station.
Odense to Cologne train services, operated by Danish Railways (DSB), arrive at Köln Hbf station.
Book your Odense to Cologne train tickets online with Danish Railways (DSB), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Snälltåget.
The distance between Odense and Cologne is 546.4 km. The road distance is 772 km.
You can take a train from Odense St. to Köln Hbf via Hamburg Hbf in around 7h 58m.