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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Odense is to train and night train which costs 360 kr - 850 kr and takes 9h 36m.

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 6m and costs 800 kr - 2500 kr.

Is there a direct bus between Cologne and Odense?

No, there is no direct bus from Cologne to Odense station. However, there are services departing from Köln Heumarkt and arriving at Odense Station via Leverkusen and Kolding bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h.

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 7m.

How far is it from Cologne to Odense?

The distance between Cologne and Odense is 771 km. The road distance is 719.3 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 7m and costs 450 kr - 1100 kr.

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

It takes approximately 8h 7m 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 FlixBus, depart from Leverkusen 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 7m and costs 450 kr - 1100 kr. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 460 kr - 650 kr and takes 15h.

Where does the Cologne to Odense bus arrive?

Cologne to Odense bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Kolding bus 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 9m to drive from Cologne to Odense.

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

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

There are 9 ways to get from Cologne to Odense by train (Deutsche Bahn), bus, train, night train, car, car train, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Hamburg Hbf39 / ...
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Odense St.Ece
8h 7m
kr 454–1,097
Train, night train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Cologne Messe/Deutz to Hamburg Central StationFlx20
2. Take the night train from Hamburg Hbf to OdenseEn
9h 36m
kr 368–805
Bus
1. Take the bus from Leverkusen to Kolding bus stationN74
2. Take the bus from Kolding bus station to Odense StationN844
15h
kr 463–644
Drive 719.3 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Odense719.3 km
6h 9m
kr 960–1,386
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Cologne to Hannover Hbf
2. Take the car train from Hannover Hbf to Hamburg Hbf
3. Drive from Hamburg Hbf to Odense
6h 23m
kr 1,369–1,846
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Copenhagen Airport, train
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Duesseldorf Flughafen
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Copenhagen Airport (CPH)DUS - CPH
3. Take the train from København H to Odense St.
6h 6m
kr 834–2,486
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Hamburg Airport, train
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Duesseldorf Flughafen
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)DUS - HAM
3. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Odense St.
7h 48m
kr 921–2,482
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Billund Airport, train
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurt
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Billund Airport (BLL)FRA - BLL
3. Take the train from Vejle St. to Odense St.
6h 17m
kr 1,236–2,864
Train, train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Billund Airport
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Utrecht Centraal
2. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Schiphol Airport
3. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Billund Airport (BLL)AMS - BLL
4. Take the train from Vejle St. to Odense St.
8h 1m
kr 1,258–3,445

Cologne to Odense by train

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8h 7mAverage Duration

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Distance: 771.1 km
Duration: 8h 7m

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 7m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Köln Heumarkt to Odense Station via Wiesdorf Leverkusen Mitte Bf, Leverkusen, and Kolding bus station in around 15h.

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