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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Randers is to train via Odense which costs 950 kr - 1400 kr and takes 11h 56m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Randers is to drive which takes 6h 44m and costs 1000 kr - 1500 kr.

Is there a direct bus between Cologne and Randers?

No, there is no direct bus from Cologne to Randers. However, there are services departing from Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis and arriving at Randers Busterminal via Essen Hbf, Hanover central bus station and Aarhus Rutebilstation. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 26m.

Is there a direct train between Cologne and Randers?

No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Randers. However, there are services departing from Köln Hbf and arriving at Randers St. via Hamburg Hbf, Fredericia St. and Aarhus H. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 31m.

How far is it from Cologne to Randers?

The distance between Cologne and Randers is 885 km. The road distance is 780 km.

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

The best way to get from Cologne to Randers without a car is to train which takes 10h 31m and costs 1100 kr - 1600 kr.

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

It takes approximately 10h 31m to get from Cologne to Randers, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Randers bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Cologne to Randers train from?

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

Train or bus from Cologne to Randers?

The best way to get from Cologne to Randers is to train which takes 10h 31m and costs 1100 kr - 1600 kr. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 13h 26m.

Where does the Cologne to Randers bus arrive?

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

Where does the Cologne to Randers train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cologne to Randers?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Randers is 780 km. It takes approximately 6h 44m to drive from Cologne to Randers.

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

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Where can I stay near Randers?

There are 209+ hotels available in Randers.

Cologne to Randers - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane

There are 10 ways to get from Cologne to Randers by train, bus, car, plane, 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
best
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 Aarhus Htrain Re / ...
4. Take the train from Aarhus H to Randers St.train Ic / ...
10h 31m
kr 1,121–1,529
Train via Odense
cheapest
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain 43 / ...
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Odense St.train Ece / ...
3. Take the train from Odense St. to Aarhus Htrain Icl / ...
4. Take the train from Aarhus H to Randers St.train Ic / ...
11h 56m
kr 981–1,359
Bus
1. Take the bus from Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis to Südviertel, Essenbus
2. Take the bus from Essen Hbf to Hannover Hbfbus
3. Take the bus from Hanover central bus station to Aarhus C FlixBus stopbus 172
13h 26m
Drive 780 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Randerscar 780 km
6h 44m
kr 1,040–1,502
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Aalborg Airport, train
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to D-Flughafen Bftrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Aalborg Airport (AAL)plane DUS - AAL
3. Take the train from Aalborg Lufthavn St. to Randers St.train
6h 51m
kr 1,255–3,217
Train via Odense #2
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Hamburg-Harburgtrain 43 / ...
2. Take the train from Hamburg-Harburg to Odensetrain
3. Take the train from Odense St. to Aarhus Htrain Icl / ...
12h 38m
kr 1,085–1,357
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 Randerscar
6h 58m
kr 1,448–1,995
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Aarhus Airport, bus, train
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to D-Flughafen Bftrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Aarhus Airport (AAR)plane DUS - AAR
3. Take the bus from Aarhus Lufthavn to Aarhus Banegårdsplads/Banegårdspladsenbus
4. Take the train from Aarhus H to Randers St.train
8h 30m
kr 1,070–2,857
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 Aarhus Htrain
4. Take the train from Aarhus H to Randers St.train
7h 7m
kr 1,386–2,941
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 København, Københavns Lufthavn to Aarhus Htrain
4. Take the train from Aarhus H to Randers St.train
9h 15m
kr 1,327–3,011

Cologne to Randers by train

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10h 31mAverage Duration

kr 1,121Cheapest Price

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Distance: 885.5 km
Duration: 10h 31m

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

You can take a train from Köln Hbf to Randers St. via Hamburg Hbf, Fredericia St., and Aarhus H in around 10h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis to Randers Busterminal via Südviertel, Essen, Essen Hbf, Hannover Hbf, Hanover central bus station, Aarhus C FlixBus stop, and Aarhus Rutebilstation in around 13h 26m.

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