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 440 kr - 800 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 drive which takes 6h 13m and costs 900 kr - 1400 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 51m.

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 51m and costs 900 kr - 2500 kr.

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

It takes approximately 8h 51m 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 51m and costs 900 kr - 2500 kr. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 440 kr - 800 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?

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

There are 9 ways to get from Cologne to Odense by train, bus, car, plane, or car train

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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 51m
kr 898–2,428
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 444–802
Drive 719.4 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Odensecar 719.4 km
6h 13m
kr 946–1,367
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 23m
kr 1,064–2,417
Train via Neumünster
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 Neumünstertrain Re7
4. Take the train from Neumuenster to Odensetrain Ic
9h 36m
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 Odensecar
6h 27m
kr 1,354–1,840
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
8h 7m
kr 981–2,598
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 51m
kr 919–2,639
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 29m
kr 1,338–3,132

Cologne to Odense by train

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8h 51mAverage Duration

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Distance: 772.4 km
Duration: 8h 51m

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 51m. 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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