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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Odense is to bus which costs 420 kr - 750 kr and takes 14h 38m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Odense is to train and fly which takes 6h 7m and costs 1000 kr - 2400 kr.

Is there a direct train between Cologne and Odense?

No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Odense. However, there are services departing from Köln Hbf and arriving at Odense St. via Hamburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 12m.

How far is it from Cologne to Odense?

The distance between Cologne and Odense is 772 km. The road distance is 719.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Cologne to Odense without a car is to train which takes 8h 12m and costs 850 kr - 2200 kr.

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

It takes approximately 8h 12m to get from Cologne to Odense, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Odense train from?

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

Train or bus from Cologne to Odense?

The best way to get from Cologne to Odense is to train which takes 8h 12m and costs 850 kr - 2200 kr. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 420 kr - 750 kr and takes 14h 38m.

Where does the Cologne to Odense train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cologne to Odense?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Odense is 719 km. It takes approximately 6h 13m to drive from Cologne to Odense.

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

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Where can I stay near Odense?

There are 588+ hotels available in Odense.

Cologne to Odense - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Cologne to Odense by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain 43 / ...
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Odense St.train Ece / ...
8h 12m
kr 860–2,187
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cologne Airport CGN to Kolding bus stationbus N74
2. Take the bus from Kolding bus station to Odense Stationbus N844
14h 38m
kr 422–752
Drive 719.4 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Odensecar 719.4 km
6h 13m
kr 945–1,364
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Copenhagen Airport, train
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 Odense St.train
6h 7m
kr 1,032–2,370
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 Odensetrain Ic
9h 22m
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Billund Airport, train
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to D-Flughafen Bftrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Billund Airport (BLL)plane DUS - BLL
3. Take the train from Vejle St. to Odense St.train
7h 55m
kr 939–2,541
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Billund Airport, train
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Billund Airport (BLL)plane FRA - BLL
3. Take the train from Vejle St. to Odense St.train
6h 16m
kr 1,391–3,175
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Hamburg Airport, train
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to D-Flughafen Bftrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)plane DUS - HAM
3. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Odense St.train
7h 12m
kr 897–2,492

Cologne to Odense by train

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8h 12mAverage Duration

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Distance: 772.4 km
Duration: 8h 12m

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

You can take a train from Köln Hbf to Odense St. via Hamburg Hbf in around 8h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Odense Station via Flughafen Köln/Bonn Bf, Cologne Airport CGN, and Kolding bus station in around 14h 38m.

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