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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Roskilde is to bus which costs 340 kr - 650 kr and takes 15h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Roskilde is to train and fly which takes 5h 9m and costs 700 kr - 2200 kr.

Is there a direct train between Cologne and Roskilde?

No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Roskilde. However, there are services departing from Köln Hbf and arriving at Roskilde St. via Hamburg Hbf and Ringsted St.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 58m.

How far is it from Cologne to Roskilde?

The distance between Cologne and Roskilde is 714 km. The road distance is 845.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Cologne to Roskilde without a car is to train which takes 9h 58m and costs 370 kr - 1100 kr.

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

It takes approximately 5h 9m to get from Cologne to Roskilde, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Roskilde train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Cologne to Roskilde?

The best way to get from Cologne to Roskilde is to train which takes 9h 58m and costs 370 kr - 1100 kr. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 340 kr - 650 kr and takes 15h 55m, you could also fly, which costs 600 kr - 1900 kr and takes 6h 43m.

Where does the Cologne to Roskilde train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cologne to Roskilde?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Roskilde is 846 km. It takes approximately 7h 31m to drive from Cologne to Roskilde.

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

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Where can I stay near Roskilde?

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Cologne to Roskilde - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and night train

There are 10 ways to get from Cologne to Roskilde by train, plane, bus, night train, car, 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 to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly, train
best
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 Roskilde St.train
5h 9m
kr 734–2,171
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cologne Airport CGN to Copenhagen Busterminalbus N74
15h 55m
kr 349–613
Train
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain 43 / ...
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Ringsted St.train Ece / ...
9h 58m
kr 379–1,028
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Tostedttrain Drf
2. Take the train from Tostedt to Hamburg Hbftrain Rb / ...
3. Take the night train from Hamburg Hauptbahnhof to Høje Taastrup stationnighttrain Nt / ...
11h 29m
Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Copenhagen Airport (CPH)plane CGN - CPH
6h 43m
kr 624–1,896
Train to Frankfurt, fly, train
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Copenhagen Airport (CPH)plane FRA - CPH
3. Take the train from København, Københavns Lufthavn to Roskilde St.train
5h 30m
kr 999–2,210
Train to Brussels Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Brussels-Nordtrain
2. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Copenhagen Airport (CPH)plane BRU - CPH
6h 42m
kr 949–2,365
Train, train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Arnhem Centraaltrain
2. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Schiphol Airporttrain
3. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Copenhagen Airport (CPH)plane AMS - CPH
7h 36m
kr 909–2,765
Drive 845.7 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Roskildecar 845.7 km
7h 31m
kr 1,102–1,592
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 Roskildecar
7h 45m
kr 1,501–2,085

Cologne to Roskilde by train

93Weekly Trains

9h 58mAverage Duration

kr 379Cheapest Price

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Distance: 713.8 km
Duration: 5h 9m

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

You can take a train from Köln Hbf to Roskilde St. via Hamburg Hbf and Ringsted St. in around 9h 58m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Cologne Airport CGN to Copenhagen Busterminal once daily. Tickets cost kr 280–480 and the journey takes 14h 15m.

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