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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Linköping is to train which costs 700 kr - 2800 kr and takes 14h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Linköping is to train and fly which takes 6h 42m and costs 750 kr - 4300 kr.

Is there a direct bus between Cologne and Linköping?

No, there is no direct bus from Cologne to Linköping. However, there are services departing from Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis and arriving at Linköping via Münster-Mitte and Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 41m.

Is there a direct train between Cologne and Linköping?

No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Linköping. However, there are services departing from Köln Hbf and arriving at Linkoping C via Hamburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 35m.

How far is it from Cologne to Linköping?

The distance between Cologne and Linköping is 1024 km. The road distance is 1317.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Cologne to Linköping without a car is to train which takes 14h 35m and costs 700 kr - 2800 kr.

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

It takes approximately 6h 42m to get from Cologne to Linköping, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Linköping bus from?

Cologne to Linköping bus services, operated by OrionBus, depart from Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis station.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Linköping train from?

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

Train or bus from Cologne to Linköping?

The best way to get from Cologne to Linköping is to train which takes 14h 35m and costs 700 kr - 2800 kr. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 19h 41m.

Where does the Cologne to Linköping bus arrive?

Cologne to Linköping bus services, operated by OrionBus, arrive at Münster-Mitte station.

Where does the Cologne to Linköping train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cologne to Linköping?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Linköping is 1317 km. It takes approximately 12h 28m to drive from Cologne to Linköping.

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

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

There are 9 ways to get from Cologne to Linköping 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 Linköping City Airport
best
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to D-Flughafen Bftrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Linköping City Airport (LPI)plane DUS - LPI
6h 42m
kr 780–4,219
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain 43 / ...
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Linkoping Ctrain Ic / ...
14h 35m
kr 712–2,705
Bus
1. Take the bus from Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis to Münster-Mittebus
2. Take the bus from Münster-Mitte to Hamburgbus
3. Take the bus from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof to Linköpingbus
19h 41m
Drive 1,317.2 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Linköpingcar 1,317.2 km
12h 28m
kr 2,201–3,179
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Linköping City Airport
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Linköping City Airport (LPI)plane FRA - LPI
7h 9m
kr 915–4,175
Fly Cologne Bonn Airport to Stockholm-Arlanda Airport, train
1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Stockholm-Arlanda Airport (ARN)plane CGN - ARN
2. Take the train from Stockholm Centralstation to Linköping Centralstationtrain
7h 1m
kr 1,096–3,869
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Stockholm-Arlanda Airport, train
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to D-Flughafen Bftrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Stockholm-Arlanda Airport (ARN)plane DUS - ARN
3. Take the train from Stockholm Centralstation to Linköping Centralstationtrain
7h 27m
kr 1,380–5,159
Train via Sprötze
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Tostedttrain Drf
2. Take the train from Tostedt to Hamburg Hbftrain Rb / ...
3. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Mjölby stationtrain 344
15h 47m
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 Linköpingcar
12h 42m
kr 2,877–4,017

Cologne to Linköping by train

18Weekly Trains

14h 35mAverage Duration

kr 712Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,024.3 km
Duration: 6h 42m

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

You can take a train from Köln Hbf to Linkoping C via Hamburg Hbf in around 14h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis to Linköping via Münster-Mitte, Münster-Mitte, Hamburg, and Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof in around 19h 41m.

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