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

The cheapest way to get from Aalborg to Cologne is to train via Hamburg which costs €100 - €130 and takes 12h 38m.

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 9m and costs €160 - €410.

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 Odense and Hamburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 17m.

How far is it from Aalborg to Cologne?

The distance between Aalborg and Cologne is 731 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 12h 17m and costs €120 - €210.

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

It takes approximately 6h 9m 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 9m and costs €160 - €410. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €120 - €210 and takes 12h 17m, 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 Odense St. station.

Can I drive from Aalborg to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Aalborg to Cologne is 860 km. It takes approximately 7h 19m to drive from Aalborg to Cologne.

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

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Aalborg to Cologne - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and car train

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There are 8 ways to get from Aalborg to Cologne by plane, train, bus, car, or car train

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Fly Aalborg Airport to Düsseldorf International Airport
best
1. Fly from Aalborg Airport (AAL) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane AAL - DUS
6h 9m
€165–408
Train via Hamburg
cheapest
1. Take the train from Aalborg St. to Odense St.train Icl / ...
2. Take the train from Odense station to Hamburg Hauptbahnhoftrain Ic
3. Take the train from Hamburg Central Station to Cologne Central Stationtrain
12h 38m
€102–122
Train
1. Take the train from Aalborg St. to Odense St.train Icl / ...
2. Take the train from Odense to Hamburg Hbftrain Rj / ...
3. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Köln Hbftrain 43 / ...
12h 17m
€120–209
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 19m
€185–266
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 Koeln Hbftrain
7h 15m
€149–406
Train to Copenhagen Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Aalborg St. to Copenhagen Lufthavntrain
2. Fly from Copenhagen Airport (CPH) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane CPH - DUS
8h 49m
€118–306
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Aalborg to Hamburg Hbfcar
2. Take the cartrain from Hamburg Hbf to Frankfurtcartrain
3. Drive from Frankfurt to Colognecar
12h 20m
€221–308

Aalborg to Cologne by train

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Distance: 731 km
Duration: 6h 9m

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

Scandinavian Airlines and KLM 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 Odense and Hamburg Hbf in around 12h 17m.

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