The average train between Stavanger and Cologne takes 31h 36m and the fastest train takes 27h 14m. The train service runs several times per day from Stavanger 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 Stavanger and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 6:32 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Stavanger is at 10:15 PM which arrives into Cologne at 3:20 AM. All services require a transfer at Oslo S and take an average of 31h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
Arrives next day



27h 14m • 3 changes
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34h 33m • 3 changes
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27h 14m • 3 changes
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34h 33m • 3 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Stavanger to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Stavanger station and arriving at Cologne station via Oslo S. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 31h 36m.
Stavanger to Cologne train services, operated by Go-Ahead Nordic, depart from Stavanger stasjon station.
Stavanger to Cologne train services, operated by Go-Ahead Nordic, arrive at Köln Hbf station.
Book your Stavanger to Cologne train tickets online with Go-Ahead Nordic, Norwegian Railways (VY) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Stavanger and Cologne is 897 km. The road distance is 2,110 km.
You can take a train from Stavanger stasjon to Köln Hbf via Oslo S, Malmö, Centralstation, Malmö C, and Hamburg Hbf in around 26h 23m.