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 €55 - €85 and takes 14h 53m.

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 18m and costs €130 - €200.

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 Kolding bus station and Wiesdorf Leverkusen Mitte Bf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 53m.

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 10h 1m.

How far is it from Aarhus to Cologne?

The distance between Aarhus and Cologne is 848 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 10h 1m and costs €80 - €190.

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

It takes approximately 10h 1m 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 or bus from Aarhus to Cologne?

The best way to get from Aarhus to Cologne is to train which takes 10h 1m and costs €80 - €190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €55 - €85 and takes 14h 53m.

Where does the Aarhus to Cologne bus arrive?

Aarhus to Cologne bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Kolding bus 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 18m 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

There are 9 ways to get from Aarhus to Cologne by train (Deutsche Bahn), bus, car, plane, train, 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.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Aarhus H to Kolding St.Ic
2. Take the train from Kolding St. to Hamburg HbfEc
3. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Köln Hbf43 / ...
10h 1m
€80–185
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Aarhus C FlixBus stop to Kolding bus station353 / ...
2. Take the bus from Kolding bus station to LeverkusenN74
14h 53m
€57–84
Drive 748.7 km
1. Drive from Aarhus to Cologne748.7 km
6h 18m
€135–195
Fly Aarhus Airport to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Fly from Aarhus Airport (AAR) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)AAR - DUS
2. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Koeln Hbf
6h 48m
€135–386
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Aarhus H to Odense St.Icl / ...
2. Take the night train from Odense to Hamburg HbfEn
3. Take the train from Hamburg Central Station to Cologne Messe/Deutz
11h 30m
€77–166
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Aarhus to Hamburg Hbf
2. Take the car train from Hamburg Hbf to Hannover Hbf
3. Drive from Hannover Hbf to Cologne
6h 31m
€190–257
Train to Billund Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Aarhus H to Vejle St.
2. Fly from Billund Airport (BLL) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)BLL - DUS
3. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Koeln Hbf
7h 47m
€126–373
Train to Copenhagen Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Aarhus H to København H
2. Fly from Copenhagen Airport (CPH) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)CPH - DUS
3. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Koeln Hbf
7h 28m
€153–391
Train to Billund Airport, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the train from Aarhus H to Vejle St.
2. Fly from Billund Airport (BLL) to Frankfurt (FRA)BLL - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Hbf
6h 19m
€164–390

Aarhus to Cologne by train

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10h 1mAverage Duration

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Distance: 848.3 km
Duration: 10h 1m

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 10h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Aarhus C FlixBus stop to Köln Heumarkt via Kolding bus station, Leverkusen, and Wiesdorf Leverkusen Mitte Bf in around 14h 53m.

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