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Sweden to Cologne trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Sweden and Cologne takes 18h 18m and the fastest train takes 16h 31m. There is at least one train per day from Sweden 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.

18h 18m
Duration
1,549 km
Distance
€222
Average price
Once daily
Frequency

Sweden to Cologne train times

Trains run once daily between Sweden and Cologne. The service departs Sweden at 10:43 AM in the morning, which arrives into Cologne at 03:14:00. All services require a transfer, and take on average 18h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    SnälltågetDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)16h 31m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    SnälltågetDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)22h 5m • 1 change

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    SnälltågetDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)16h 31m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    SnälltågetDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)16h 31m • 1 change

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    SnälltågetDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)16h 31m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    SnälltågetDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)16h 31m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Sweden to Cologne? 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: 1,549.1 km
  • Duration: 18h 18m

What companies run services between Sweden and Cologne, Germany?

You can take a train from Stockholm Centralstation to Köln Hbf via Hamburg Hbf in around 15h 44m.

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