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 390 kr - 700 kr and takes 13h 45m.

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 950 kr - 1400 kr.

Is there a direct bus between Cologne and Odense?

No, there is no direct bus from Cologne to Odense. However, there are services departing from Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis and arriving at Odense St. via Essen Hbf and Hamburg ZOB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 9m.

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 49m.

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 49m and costs 850 kr - 2300 kr.

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

It takes approximately 8h 49m to get from Cologne to Odense, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Odense bus from?

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

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 49m and costs 850 kr - 2300 kr. Alternatively, you can bus via Essen, which costs and takes 11h 9m.

Where does the Cologne to Odense bus arrive?

Cologne to Odense bus services, operated by OrionBus, arrive at Südviertel, Essen station.

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

There are 10 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 49m
kr 858–2,221
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Leverkusen to Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhofbus N74
2. Take the bus from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof to Odense Stationbus N844
13h 45m
kr 396–696
Bus via Essen
1. Take the bus from Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis to Südviertel, Essenbus
2. Take the bus from Essen Hbf to Hamburgbus
3. Take the bus from Hamburg ZOB to Odense St.bus 047
11h 9m
Drive 719.4 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Odensecar 719.4 km
6h 13m
kr 967–1,397
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 29m
kr 1,030–2,321
Train via Fredericia
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain 43 / ...
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Fredericia St.train Ece
3. Take the train from Fredericia St. to Odense St.train Re / ...
9h 14m
kr 1,208–2,231
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 1,371–1,849
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 9m
kr 967–2,562
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 31m
kr 1,313–3,171
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 Fredericia St.train
4. Take the train from Fredericia St. to Odense St.train
8h 15m
kr 1,315–2,633

Cologne to Odense by train

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8h 49mAverage Duration

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Distance: 772.4 km
Duration: 8h 49m

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 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis to Odense St. via Südviertel, Essen, Essen Hbf, Hamburg, and Hamburg ZOB in around 11h 9m.

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