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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Aalborg is to bus which costs 500 kr - 750 kr and takes 16h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Aalborg is to train and fly which takes 6h 14m and costs 850 kr - 3200 kr.

Is there a direct bus between Cologne and Aalborg?

No, there is no direct bus from Cologne to Aalborg. However, there are services departing from Köln Heumarkt and arriving at Aalborg via Leverkusen and Kolding bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Cologne and Aalborg?

No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Aalborg. However, there are services departing from Köln Hbf and arriving at Aalborg St. via Hamburg Hbf, Odense St. and Aarhus H. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 15m.

How far is it from Cologne to Aalborg?

The distance between Cologne and Aalborg is 735 km. The road distance is 859.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Cologne to Aalborg without a car is to train which takes 12h 15m and costs 750 kr - 1700 kr.

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

It takes approximately 6h 14m to get from Cologne to Aalborg, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Aalborg bus from?

Cologne to Aalborg bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Leverkusen station.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Aalborg train from?

Cologne to Aalborg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Hbf station.

Train or bus from Cologne to Aalborg?

The best way to get from Cologne to Aalborg is to train which takes 12h 15m and costs 750 kr - 1700 kr. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 500 kr - 750 kr and takes 16h 45m.

Where does the Cologne to Aalborg bus arrive?

Cologne to Aalborg bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Kolding bus station.

Where does the Cologne to Aalborg train arrive?

Cologne to Aalborg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Hamburg Hbf station.

Can I drive from Cologne to Aalborg?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Aalborg is 859 km. It takes approximately 7h 20m to drive from Cologne to Aalborg.

Where can I stay near Aalborg?

There are 357+ hotels available in Aalborg.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Cologne to Aalborg by train, plane, train (Deutsche Bahn), bus, car, 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 to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Aalborg Airport
best
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to D-Flughafen Bf
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Aalborg Airport (AAL)DUS - AAL
6h 14m
kr 893–3,164
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Leverkusen to Kolding bus stationN74
2. Take the bus from Kolding bus station to AalborgN150 / ...
16h 45m
kr 508–749
Train
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Hamburg Hbf43 / ...
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Odense St.Ece
3. Take the train from Odense St. to Aarhus HIcl / ...
4. Take the train from Aarhus H to Aalborg St.Icl / ...
12h 15m
kr 779–1,642
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to TostedtDrf
2. Take the bus from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof to AalborgN150 / ...
12h 20m
Drive 859.4 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Aalborg859.4 km
7h 20m
kr 1,129–1,631
Train, train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Aalborg Airport
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Arnhem Centraal
2. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Schiphol Airport
3. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Aalborg Airport (AAL)AMS - AAL
6h 55m
kr 1,090–3,258
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Aarhus Airport, bus, train
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to D-Flughafen Bf
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Aarhus Airport (AAR)DUS - AAR
3. Take the bus from Aarhus Lufthavn to Aarhus Banegårdsplads/Banegårdspladsen
4. Take the train from Aarhus H to Aalborg St.
9h 50m
kr 1,049–3,126
Train via Hamburg
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Hamburg-Altona43 / ...
2. Take the train from Hamburg-Altona to OdenseRj
3. Take the train from Odense St. to Aarhus HIcl / ...
4. Take the train from Aarhus H to Aalborg St.Icl / ...
12h 27m
kr 728–1,686
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Cologne to Hannover Hbf
2. Take the car train from Hannover Hbf to Hamburg Hbf
3. Drive from Hamburg Hbf to Aalborg
7h 34m
kr 1,504–2,089

Cologne to Aalborg by train

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12h 15mAverage Duration

kr 779Cheapest Price

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Distance: 735.5 km
Duration: 6h 14m

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

You can take a train from Köln Hbf to Aalborg St. via Hamburg Hbf, Odense St., and Aarhus H in around 12h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Köln Heumarkt to Aalborg via Wiesdorf Leverkusen Mitte Bf, Leverkusen, and Kolding bus station in around 16h 45m.

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