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

The cheapest way to get from Aarhus to Cologne is to train which costs €80 - €190 and takes 9h 51m.

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 21m and costs €120 - €190.

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-Ehrenfeld Gleis via Hannover Hbf and Südviertel, Essen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 16m.

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 Fredericia St. and Hamburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 51m.

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 51m and costs €80 - €190.

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

It takes approximately 9h 51m 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 51m and costs €80 - €190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 12h 16m, you could also fly, which costs €120 - €360 and takes 6h 57m.

Where does the Aarhus to Cologne bus arrive?

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

Where does the Aarhus to Cologne train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Aarhus to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Aarhus to Cologne is 749 km. It takes approximately 6h 21m to drive from Aarhus to Cologne.

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

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Aarhus to Cologne - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Aarhus to Cologne by train, bus, car, plane, train (Deutsche Bahn), 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 Fredericia St.train Re / ...
2. Take the train from Fredericia St. to Hamburg Hbftrain Ece
3. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Köln Hbftrain 43 / ...
9h 51m
€82–189
Train via Odense
cheapest
1. Take the train from Aarhus H to Odense St.train Icl / ...
2. Take the train from Odense St. to Hamburg Hbftrain Ece / ...
3. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Köln Hbftrain 43 / ...
10h 51m
€74–221
Bus
1. Take the bus from Aarhus C FlixBus stop 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
12h 16m
Drive 748.7 km
1. Drive from Aarhus to Colognecar 748.7 km
6h 21m
€129–187
Fly Aarhus Airport to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Fly from Aarhus Airport (AAR) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane AAR - DUS
6h 57m
€127–357
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Aarhus H to Odense St.train Icl / ...
2. Take the night train from Odense station to Hamburg Hauptbahnhofnighttrain Nt / ...
3. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Tostedttrain Rb / ...
4. Take the train from Tostedt to Köln Hbftrain Drf
12h 30m
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Aarhus to Hamburg Hbfcar
2. Take the car train from Hamburg Hbf to Hannover Hbfcartrain
3. Drive from Hannover Hbf to Colognecar
6h 34m
€188–254
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
8h 2m
€118–334
Train to Copenhagen Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Aarhus H to København, Københavns Lufthavntrain
2. Fly from Copenhagen Airport (CPH) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane CPH - DUS
8h 5m
€150–390
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 34m
€137–350

Aarhus to Cologne by train

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9h 51mAverage Duration

€82Cheapest Price

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Distance: 827.1 km
Duration: 9h 51m

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

You can take a train from Aarhus H to Köln Hbf via Fredericia St. and Hamburg Hbf in around 9h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Aarhus C FlixBus stop to Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis via Hanover central bus station, Hannover Hbf, Essen Hbf, and Südviertel, Essen in around 12h 16m.

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