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 - 1900 kr and takes 18h 59m.

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 26m and costs 1200 kr - 3300 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 13m.

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 13m and costs 1600 kr - 3400 kr.

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

It takes approximately 6h 26m 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 13m and costs 1600 kr - 3400 kr. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 1000 kr - 1900 kr and takes 18h 59m.

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 205+ hotels available in Kristianstad.

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

There are 10 ways to get from Cologne to Kristianstad by train, plane, bus, 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 26m
kr 1,276–3,259
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 59m
kr 1,069–1,871
Train
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain 43 / ...
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Malmo Ctrain Ic
3. Take the train from Malmö, Centralstation to Kristianstad Centraltrain
12h 13m
kr 1,659–3,325
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Dortmund Hbftrain Re
2. Take the bus from Dortmund , Busbahnof Steinstr to Hamburg Central Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Hamburg ZOB to København Hbus 047
4. Take the train from Köpenhamn H to Kristianstad Centraltrain
17h 56m
Drive 1,007.6 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Kristianstadcar 1,007.6 km
9h 1m
kr 1,802–2,603
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
8h 5m
kr 1,085–3,132
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 52m
kr 1,741–4,009
Train to Brussels Airport, fly, 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 Lufthavn to Kristianstad Centraltrain
8h 4m
kr 1,671–4,185
Train via Hamburg
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 1,659–3,625
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 Kristianstadcar
9h 15m
kr 2,458–3,461

Cologne to Kristianstad by train

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12h 13mAverage Duration

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Distance: 817 km
Duration: 6h 26m

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 13m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Kristianstad Central via Flughafen Köln/Bonn Bf, Cologne Airport CGN, Copenhagen Busterminal, Malmö central train station FlixBus stop, and Malmö, Centralstation in around 18h 59m.

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