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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Aalborg is to train via Odense which costs 700 kr - 1600 kr and takes 12h 3m.

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 4m and costs 950 kr - 3100 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-Ehrenfeld Gleis and arriving at Aalborg via Essen Hbf and Hanover central bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 46m.

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, Fredericia St. and Aarhus H. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h.

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 11h and costs 800 kr - 1700 kr.

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

It takes approximately 6h 4m 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 OrionBus, depart from Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis 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 11h and costs 800 kr - 1700 kr. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 13h 46m.

Where does the Cologne to Aalborg bus arrive?

Cologne to Aalborg bus services, operated by OrionBus, arrive at Südviertel, Essen 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 23m to drive from Cologne to Aalborg.

Where can I stay near Aalborg?

There are 359+ hotels available in Aalborg.

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

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

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Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Aalborg Airport
best
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to D-Flughafen Bftrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Aalborg Airport (AAL)plane DUS - AAL
6h 4m
kr 966–3,065
Train via Odense
cheapest
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain 43 / ...
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Odense St.train Ece / ...
3. Take the train from Odense St. to Aarhus Htrain Icl / ...
4. Take the train from Aarhus H to Aalborg St.train Ic / ...
12h 3m
kr 699–1,518
Train
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain 43 / ...
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Fredericia St.train Ece
3. Take the train from Fredericia St. to Aarhus Htrain Re / ...
4. Take the train from Aarhus H to Aalborg St.train Ic / ...
11h
kr 839–1,678
Bus
1. Take the bus from Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis to Südviertel, Essenbus
2. Take the bus from Essen Hbf to Hannover Hbfbus
3. Take the bus from Hanover central bus station to Aalborgbus 172
13h 46m
Drive 859.4 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Aalborgcar 859.4 km
7h 23m
kr 1,120–1,618
Train, train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Aalborg Airport
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Arnhem Centraaltrain
2. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Schiphol Airporttrain
3. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Aalborg Airport (AAL)plane AMS - AAL
6h 46m
kr 1,031–3,058
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Aarhus Airport, bus, train
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to D-Flughafen Bftrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Aarhus Airport (AAR)plane DUS - AAR
3. Take the bus from Aarhus Lufthavn to Aarhus Banegårdsplads/Banegårdspladsenbus
4. Take the train from Aarhus H to Aalborg St.train
9h 34m
kr 1,072–2,927
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain 43 / ...
2. Take the night train from Hamburg Hauptbahnhof to Odense stationnighttrain Nt / ...
3. Take the train from Odense St. to Aarhus Htrain Icl / ...
4. Take the train from Aarhus H to Aalborg St.train Ic / ...
12h 31m
kr 789–1,548
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Cologne to Hannover Hbfcar
2. Take the car train from Hannover Hbf to Hamburg Hbfcartrain
3. Drive from Hamburg Hbf to Aalborgcar
7h 38m
kr 1,501–2,085

Cologne to Aalborg by train

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Distance: 735.5 km
Duration: 6h 4m

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

You can take a train from Köln Hbf to Aalborg St. via Hamburg Hbf, Fredericia St., and Aarhus H in around 11h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis to Aalborg via Südviertel, Essen, Essen Hbf, Hannover Hbf, and Hanover central bus station in around 13h 46m.

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