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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Stockholm is to train and night train which costs 900 kr - 2400 kr and takes 17h 7m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Stockholm is to fly which takes 4h 40m and costs 950 kr - 3200 kr.

Is there a direct bus between Cologne and Stockholm?

No, there is no direct bus from Cologne to Stockholm. However, there are services departing from Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis and arriving at Stockholm, Cityterminalen via Münster-Mitte and Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 31m.

Is there a direct train between Cologne and Stockholm?

No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Stockholm. However, there are services departing from Köln Hbf and arriving at Stockholm Central via Hamburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 30m.

How far is it from Cologne to Stockholm?

The distance between Cologne and Stockholm is 1243 km. The road distance is 1510 km.

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

The best way to get from Cologne to Stockholm without a car is to train which takes 16h 30m and costs 1200 kr - 3000 kr.

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

It takes approximately 4h 40m to get from Cologne to Stockholm, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Stockholm bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Cologne to Stockholm train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Cologne to Stockholm?

The best way to get from Cologne to Stockholm is to fly which takes 4h 40m and costs 950 kr - 3200 kr. Alternatively, you can train, which costs 1200 kr - 3000 kr and takes 16h 30m, you could also bus, which costs and takes 22h 31m.

Where does the Cologne to Stockholm bus arrive?

Cologne to Stockholm bus services, operated by OrionBus, arrive at Münster-Mitte station.

Where does the Cologne to Stockholm train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cologne to Stockholm?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Stockholm is 1510 km. It takes approximately 14h 31m to drive from Cologne to Stockholm.

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

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Where can I stay near Stockholm?

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

There are 10 ways to get from Cologne to Stockholm by plane, train, 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.

Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport
best
1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Stockholm-Arlanda Airport (ARN)plane CGN - ARN
4h 40m
kr 956–3,181
Train, night train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain 43 / ...
2. Take the night train from Hamburg Hbf to Stockholm Centralnighttrain En
17h 7m
kr 913–2,310
Train
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain 43 / ...
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Stockholm Centraltrain Ic
16h 30m
kr 1,213–2,910
Bus
1. Take the bus from Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis to Münster-Mittebus
2. Take the bus from Münster-Mitte to Hamburgbus
3. Take the bus from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof to Stockholm, Cityterminalenbus
22h 31m
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to D-Flughafen Bftrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Stockholm-Arlanda Airport (ARN)plane DUS - ARN
5h 5m
kr 1,240–4,473
Train to Frankfurt, fly
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Stockholm-Arlanda Airport (ARN)plane FRA - ARN
5h 32m
kr 1,526–3,429
Train to Brussels Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Brussels-Nordtrain
2. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Stockholm-Arlanda Airport (ARN)plane BRU - ARN
6h 39m
kr 1,391–3,353
Train via Sprötze
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 Hauptbahnhof to Stockholm Centralstationtrain Ic
17h 1m
Drive 1,510 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Stockholmcar 1,510 km
14h 31m
kr 2,556–3,692
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 Stockholmcar
14h 45m
kr 3,183–4,526

Cologne to Stockholm by train

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16h 30mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,242.8 km
Duration: 4h 40m

What companies run services between Cologne, Germany and Stockholm, Sweden?

Ryanair, Eurowings, and four other airlines fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Stockholm-Arlanda Airport (ARN) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Köln Hbf to Stockholm Central via Hamburg Hbf in around 16h 30m.

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