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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Kristianstad is to bus which costs 1000 kr - 2100 kr and takes 18h 52m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Kristianstad is to train and fly which takes 6h 22m and costs 1300 kr - 3100 kr.

Is there a direct train between Cologne and Kristianstad?

No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Kristianstad. However, there are services departing from Köln Hbf and arriving at Kristianstad Central via Hamburg Hbf and Malmö, Centralstation. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 24m.

How far is it from Cologne to Kristianstad?

The distance between Cologne and Kristianstad is 817 km. The road distance is 1007.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Cologne to Kristianstad without a car is to train which takes 12h 24m and costs 1600 kr - 3800 kr.

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

It takes approximately 6h 22m to get from Cologne to Kristianstad, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Kristianstad train from?

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

Train or bus from Cologne to Kristianstad?

The best way to get from Cologne to Kristianstad is to train which takes 12h 24m and costs 1600 kr - 3800 kr. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 1000 kr - 2100 kr and takes 18h 52m.

Where does the Cologne to Kristianstad train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cologne to Kristianstad?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Kristianstad is 1008 km. It takes approximately 9h 1m to drive from Cologne to Kristianstad.

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

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Where can I stay near Kristianstad?

There are 226+ hotels available in Kristianstad.

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

There are 10 ways to get from Cologne to Kristianstad by train, plane, bus, night train, car, or car train

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Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly, 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 Lufthavn to Kristianstad Centraltrain
6h 22m
kr 1,376–3,083
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cologne Airport CGN to Copenhagen Busterminalbus N74
2. Take the bus from Malmö, Centralstation to Kristianstad Centralbus 1
18h 52m
kr 1,051–2,050
Train
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain 43 / ...
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Malmö, Centralstationtrain 344
3. Take the train from Malmö, Centralstation to Kristianstad Centraltrain
12h 24m
kr 1,613–3,729
Train, night train, bus
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Tostedttrain Drf
2. Take the night train from Hamburg-Harburg to Malmö, Centralstationnighttrain Nt
3. Take the bus from Malmö, Centralstation to Kristianstad Centralbus 1
14h 12m
Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport, train
1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Copenhagen Airport (CPH)plane CGN - CPH
2. Take the train from Copenhagen Lufthavn to Kristianstad Centraltrain
7h 47m
kr 1,185–3,336
Train to Frankfurt, fly, 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 Lufthavn to Kristianstad Centraltrain
6h 49m
kr 1,703–4,053
Train to Brussels Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Brussels-Nordtrain
2. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Copenhagen Airport (CPH)plane BRU - CPH
3. Take the train from Copenhagen Lufthavn to Kristianstad Centraltrain
8h
kr 1,768–4,436
Train via Copenhagen
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain 43 / ...
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to København Htrain Ece / ...
3. Take the train from Köpenhamn H to Kristianstad Centraltrain
12h 41m
kr 1,733–4,229
Drive 1,007.6 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Kristianstadcar 1,007.6 km
9h 1m
kr 1,758–2,540
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Cologne to Frankfurtcar
2. Take the car train from Frankfurt to Lüneburgcartrain
3. Drive from Lüneburg to Kristianstadcar
13h 12m
kr 2,388–3,415

Cologne to Kristianstad by train

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12h 24mAverage Duration

kr 1,613Cheapest Price

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Distance: 817.1 km
Duration: 6h 22m

What companies run services between Cologne, Germany and Kristianstad, Sweden?

You can take a train from Köln Hbf to Kristianstad Central via Hamburg Hbf and Malmö, Centralstation in around 12h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Kristianstad Central via Flughafen Köln/Bonn Bf, Cologne Airport CGN, Copenhagen Bus Terminal, Malmo Norra Vallgatan, and Malmö, Centralstation in around 18h 52m.

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