What is the cheapest way to get from Aalborg to Cologne?

The cheapest way to get from Aalborg to Cologne is to drive which costs €150 - €230 and takes 7h 20m.

What is the fastest way to get from Aalborg to Cologne?

The fastest way to get from Aalborg to Cologne is to fly which takes 6h 33m and costs €140 - €370.

Is there a direct bus between Aalborg and Cologne?

No, there is no direct bus from Aalborg to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Aalborg and arriving at Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis via Hannover Hbf and Südviertel, Essen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 46m.

Is there a direct train between Aalborg and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Aalborg to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Aalborg St. and arriving at Köln Hbf via Aarhus H, Fredericia St. and Hamburg-Altona. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 29m.

How far is it from Aalborg to Cologne?

The distance between Aalborg and Cologne is 735 km. The road distance is 859.5 km.

How do I travel from Aalborg to Cologne without a car?

The best way to get from Aalborg to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 11h 29m and costs €180 - €410.

How long does it take to get from Aalborg to Cologne?

It takes approximately 6h 33m to get from Aalborg to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Aalborg to Cologne bus from?

Aalborg to Cologne bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Aalborg station.

Where do I catch the Aalborg to Cologne train from?

Aalborg to Cologne train services, operated by Danish Railways (DSB), depart from Aalborg St. station.

Train, bus or fly from Aalborg to Cologne?

The best way to get from Aalborg to Cologne is to fly which takes 6h 33m and costs €140 - €370. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €180 - €410 and takes 11h 29m, you could also bus, which costs and takes 13h 46m.

Where does the Aalborg to Cologne bus arrive?

Aalborg to Cologne bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Hanover central bus station.

Where does the Aalborg to Cologne train arrive?

Aalborg to Cologne train services, operated by Danish Railways (DSB), arrive at Aarhus H station.

Can I drive from Aalborg to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Aalborg to Cologne is 860 km. It takes approximately 7h 20m to drive from Aalborg to Cologne.

How do I get a train ticket from Aalborg to Cologne?

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Aalborg to Cologne - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 9 ways to get from Aalborg to Cologne by plane, train, bus, car, night train, or car train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly Aalborg Airport to Düsseldorf International Airport
best
1. Fly from Aalborg Airport (AAL) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane AAL - DUS
6h 33m
€148–368
Train, bus to Aarhus Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from Aalborg St. to Aarhus Htrain
2. Take the bus from Aarhus Banegårdsplads/Banegårdspladsen to Aarhus Lufthavnbus
3. Fly from Aarhus Airport (AAR) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane AAR - DUS
9h 1m
€147–370
Train
1. Take the train from Aalborg St. to Aarhus Htrain Ic / ...
2. Take the train from Aarhus H to Fredericia St.train Re / ...
3. Take the train from Fredericia St. to Hamburg-Altonatrain Ece
4. Take the train from Hamburg-Altona to Köln Hbftrain 43 / ...
11h 29m
€184–401
Bus
1. Take the bus from Aalborg to Hanover central bus stationbus 172
2. Take the bus from Hannover Hbf to Essen Hbfbus
3. Take the bus from Südviertel, Essen to Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleisbus
13h 46m
Drive 859.5 km
1. Drive from Aalborg to Colognecar 859.5 km
7h 20m
€156–225
Fly Aalborg Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Fly from Aalborg Airport (AAL) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane AAL - AMS
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Arnhem Centraaltrain
3. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Köln Hbftrain
7h 30m
€182–448
Train via Odense
1. Take the train from Aalborg St. to Aarhus Htrain Ic / ...
2. Take the train from Aarhus H to Odense St.train Icl / ...
3. Take the train from Odense St. to Hamburg Hbftrain Ece / ...
4. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Köln Hbftrain 43 / ...
12h 47m
€183–431
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Aalborg St. to Aarhus Htrain Ic / ...
2. Take the train from Aarhus H to Odense St.train Icl / ...
3. Take the night train from Odense to Hamburg Hbfnighttrain 305
4. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Düsseldorf Hbftrain Drf
5. Take the train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Köln Hansaringtrain S11 / ...
14h 26m
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Aalborg to Hamburg Hbfcar
2. Take the car train from Hamburg Hbf to Frankfurtcartrain
3. Drive from Frankfurt to Colognecar
11h 37m
€201–277

Aalborg to Cologne by train

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11h 29mAverage Duration

€184Cheapest Price

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Distance: 734.5 km
Duration: 6h 33m

What companies run services between Aalborg, Denmark and Cologne, Germany?

Scandinavian Airlines, KLM, and two other airlines fly from Aalborg Airport (AAL) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Aalborg St. to Köln Hbf via Aarhus H, Fredericia St., and Hamburg-Altona in around 11h 29m.

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