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

The cheapest way to get from Aarhus to Cologne is to bus which costs €65 - €110 and takes 13h 42m.

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

The fastest way to get from Aarhus to Cologne is to drive which takes 6h 20m and costs €160 - €240.

Is there a direct bus between Aarhus and Cologne?

No, there is no direct bus from Aarhus to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Aarhus C FlixBus stop and arriving at Köln Heumarkt via Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof and Wiesdorf Leverkusen Mitte Bf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 42m.

Is there a direct train between Aarhus and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Aarhus to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Aarhus H and arriving at Köln Hbf via Kolding St. and Hamburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 40m.

How far is it from Aarhus to Cologne?

The distance between Aarhus and Cologne is 827 km. The road distance is 748.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Aarhus to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 9h 40m and costs €100 - €200.

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

It takes approximately 9h 40m to get from Aarhus to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Aarhus to Cologne bus from?

Aarhus to Cologne bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Aarhus C FlixBus stop station.

Where do I catch the Aarhus to Cologne train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Aarhus to Cologne?

The best way to get from Aarhus to Cologne is to train which takes 9h 40m and costs €100 - €200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €65 - €110 and takes 13h 42m, you could also fly, which costs €160 - €470 and takes 6h 39m.

Where does the Aarhus to Cologne bus arrive?

Aarhus to Cologne bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof station.

Where does the Aarhus to Cologne train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Aarhus to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Aarhus to Cologne is 749 km. It takes approximately 6h 20m to drive from Aarhus to Cologne.

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

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Aarhus H to Kolding St.train Re
2. Take the train from Kolding St. to Hamburg Hbftrain Ece / ...
3. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Köln Hbftrain 43 / ...
9h 40m
€100–195
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Aarhus C FlixBus stop to Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhofbus N150 / ...
2. Take the bus from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof to Leverkusenbus N1360a
13h 42m
€66–105
Drive 748.7 km
1. Drive from Aarhus to Colognecar 748.7 km
6h 20m
€166–240
Fly Aarhus Airport to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Fly from Aarhus Airport (AAR) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane AAR - DUS
6h 39m
€161–467
Train via Odense
1. Take the train from Aarhus H to Odense St.train Ic / ...
2. Take the train from Odense station to Hamburg Hauptbahnhoftrain Ic
3. Take the train from Hamburg Central Station to Cologne Central Stationtrain
11h 19m
€91–111
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Aarhus to Hamburg Hbfcar
2. Take the cartrain from Hamburg Hbf to Frankfurtcartrain
3. Drive from Frankfurt to Colognecar
11h 21m
€199–277
Train to Billund Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Aarhus H to Vejle St.train
2. Fly from Billund Airport (BLL) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane BLL - DUS
7h 24m
€143–394
Train to Copenhagen Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Aarhus H to Copenhagen Lufthavntrain
2. Fly from Copenhagen Airport (CPH) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane CPH - DUS
7h 35m
€107–311
Train to Billund Airport, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the train from Aarhus H to Vejle St.train
2. Fly from Billund Airport (BLL) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane BLL - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain
6h 41m
€155–380

Aarhus to Cologne by train

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Distance: 827 km
Duration: 9h 40m

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

You can take a train from Aarhus H to Köln Hbf via Kolding St. and Hamburg Hbf in around 9h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Aarhus C FlixBus stop to Köln Heumarkt via Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof, Leverkusen, and Wiesdorf Leverkusen Mitte Bf in around 13h 42m.

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