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

The cheapest way to get from Aalborg to Cologne is to bus which costs €60 - €100 and takes 16h 12m.

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

The fastest way to get from Aalborg to Cologne is to fly and train which takes 6h 26m and costs €120 - €440.

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 Heumarkt via Kolding bus station and Wiesdorf Leverkusen Mitte Bf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 12m.

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., Flensburg and Hamburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 24m.

How far is it from Aalborg to Cologne?

The distance between Aalborg and Cologne is 741 km. The road distance is 859.1 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 bus and train which takes 12h 7m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 6h 26m 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 or bus from Aalborg to Cologne?

The best way to get from Aalborg to Cologne is to train via Flensburg which takes 12h 24m and costs €95 - €250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €60 - €100 and takes 16h 12m.

Where does the Aalborg to Cologne bus arrive?

Aalborg to Cologne bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Kolding 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 859 km. It takes approximately 7h 17m to drive from Aalborg to Cologne.

Where can I stay near Cologne?

There are 1751+ hotels available in Cologne.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Aalborg to Cologne by plane, train, bus, car, train (Deutsche Bahn), 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 to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Aalborg Airport (AAL) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)AAL - DUS
2. Take the train from Duesseldorf Hbf to Koeln Hbf
6h 26m
€128–438
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Aalborg to Kolding bus stationN150 / ...
2. Take the bus from Kolding bus station to LeverkusenN74
16h 12m
€64–98
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Aalborg to Hamburg, Zentraler OmnibusbahnhofN150 / ...
2. Take the train from Tostedt to Köln HbfDrf
12h 7m
Train via Flensburg
1. Take the train from Aalborg St. to Aarhus HIcl / ...
2. Take the train from Aarhus H to Fredericia St.Re / ...
3. Take the train from Fredericia St. to FlensburgIc
4. Take the train from Flensburg to Hamburg HbfRe7
5. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Köln Hbf43 / ...
12h 24m
€96–243
Drive 859.1 km
1. Drive from Aalborg to Cologne859.1 km
7h 17m
€152–219
Fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Fly from Aalborg Airport (AAL) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)AAL - AMS
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Arnhem Centraal
3. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Köln Hbf
7h 18m
€146–434
Train
1. Take the train from Aalborg St. to Aarhus HIcl / ...
2. Take the train from Aarhus H to Odense St.Icl / ...
3. Take the train from Odense St. to Hamburg HbfEce / ...
4. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Köln Hbf43 / ...
12h 34m
€100–273
Train #2
1. Take the train from Aalborg St. to Aarhus HIcl / ...
2. Take the train from Aarhus H to Odense St.Icl / ...
3. Take the train from Odense to Hamburg-AltonaRj
4. Take the train from Hamburg-Altona to Köln Hbf43 / ...
12h 42m
€138–303
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Aalborg to Hamburg Hbf
2. Take the car train from Hamburg Hbf to Hannover Hbf
3. Drive from Hannover Hbf to Cologne
7h 30m
€209–284

Aalborg Airport (AAL) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) flights

49Weekly Planes

4h 2mAverage Duration

€64Cheapest Price

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Distance: 741.1 km
Duration: 6h 26m

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

You can take a train from Aalborg St. to Köln Hbf via Aarhus H, Fredericia St., Flensburg, and Hamburg Hbf in around 12h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Aalborg to Köln Heumarkt via Kolding bus station, Leverkusen, and Wiesdorf Leverkusen Mitte Bf in around 16h 12m.

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