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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Alvesta is to bus which costs 900 kr - 1600 kr and takes 22h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Alvesta is to train and fly which takes 7h 19m and costs 1300 kr - 3700 kr.

Is there a direct train between Cologne and Alvesta?

No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Alvesta station. However, there are services departing from Köln Hbf and arriving at Alvesta station via Hamburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 58m.

How far is it from Cologne to Alvesta?

The distance between Cologne and Alvesta is 885 km. The road distance is 1102.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Cologne to Alvesta without a car is to train which takes 12h 58m and costs 1200 kr - 1900 kr.

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

It takes approximately 7h 19m to get from Cologne to Alvesta, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Alvesta train from?

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

Train or bus from Cologne to Alvesta?

The best way to get from Cologne to Alvesta is to train which takes 12h 58m and costs 1200 kr - 1900 kr. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 900 kr - 1600 kr and takes 22h 5m.

Where does the Cologne to Alvesta train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cologne to Alvesta?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Alvesta is 1103 km. It takes approximately 10h 20m to drive from Cologne to Alvesta.

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

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Where can I stay near Alvesta?

There are 96+ hotels available in Alvesta.

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

There are 10 ways to get from Cologne to Alvesta by train, plane, 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 Copenhagen Airport, train
best
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to D-Flughafen Bftrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Copenhagen Airport (CPH)plane DUS - CPH
3. Take the train from Copenhagen Airport to Alvesta stationtrain
7h 19m
kr 1,382–3,701
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cologne Airport CGN to Copenhagen Busterminalbus N74
2. Take the bus from Copenhagen Busterminal to Ljungbybus 602
3. Take the bus from Ljungby busstation to Alvesta Riksdagsmannagårdenbus 144 / ...
22h 5m
kr 924–1,568
Train
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain 43 / ...
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Alvesta stationtrain Ic / ...
12h 58m
kr 1,268–1,844
Drive 1,102.8 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Alvestacar 1,102.8 km
10h 20m
kr 1,905–2,752
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Gothenburg-Landvetter Airport, bus, train
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to D-Flughafen Bftrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Gothenburg-Landvetter Airport (GOT)plane DUS - GOT
3. Take the bus from Landvetter flygplats to Borås Centralstationbus
4. Take the train from Borås Centralstation to Alvesta stationtrain
7h 44m
kr 1,276–3,426
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Copenhagen Airport, train
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Copenhagen Airport (CPH)plane FRA - CPH
3. Take the train from Copenhagen Airport to Alvesta stationtrain
7h 40m
kr 1,816–3,727
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Gothenburg-Landvetter Airport, bus, train
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Gothenburg-Landvetter Airport (GOT)plane FRA - GOT
3. Take the bus from Landvetter flygplats to Borås Centralstationbus
4. Take the train from Borås Centralstation to Alvesta stationtrain
8h 10m
kr 1,710–3,952
Train to Brussels Airport, fly to Copenhagen Airport, train
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Brussels-Nordtrain
2. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Copenhagen Airport (CPH)plane BRU - CPH
3. Take the train from Copenhagen Airport to Alvesta stationtrain
8h 52m
kr 1,671–3,799
Train via Sprötze
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Tostedttrain Drf
2. Take the train from Hamburg-Harburg to Alvesta stationtrain 344
13h 50m
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 Alvestacar
10h 34m
kr 2,492–3,638

Cologne to Alvesta by train

17Weekly Trains

12h 58mAverage Duration

kr 1,268Cheapest Price

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Distance: 885.4 km
Duration: 7h 19m

What companies run services between Cologne, Germany and Alvesta, Kronoberg County, Sweden?

You can take a train from Köln Hbf to Alvesta station via Hamburg Hbf in around 12h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Alvesta Riksdagsmannagården via Flughafen Köln/Bonn Bf, Cologne Airport CGN, Copenhagen Busterminal, Ljungby, and Ljungby busstation in around 22h 5m.

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