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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Uppsala is to fly which costs 800 kr - 3000 kr and takes 4h 43m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Uppsala is to fly which takes 4h 43m and costs 800 kr - 3000 kr.

Is there a direct train between Cologne and Uppsala?

No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Uppsala station. However, there are services departing from Köln Hbf and arriving at Uppsala Centralstation via Hamburg Hauptbahnhof and Stockholm Centralstation. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 20m.

How far is it from Cologne to Uppsala?

The distance between Cologne and Uppsala is 1235 km. The road distance is 1560.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Cologne to Uppsala without a car is to train via Hamburg which takes 17h 20m and costs 750 kr - 3100 kr.

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

It takes approximately 4h 43m to get from Cologne to Uppsala, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Uppsala train from?

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

Train or fly from Cologne to Uppsala?

The best way to get from Cologne to Uppsala is to fly which takes 4h 43m and costs 800 kr - 3000 kr. Alternatively, you can train via Hamburg, which costs 750 kr - 3100 kr and takes 17h 20m.

Where does the Cologne to Uppsala train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cologne to Uppsala?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Uppsala is 1560 km. It takes approximately 15h 28m to drive from Cologne to Uppsala.

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

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Where can I stay near Uppsala?

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Cologne to Uppsala - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and car train

There are 9 ways to get from Cologne to Uppsala by plane, train, bus, 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 43m
kr 826–2,979
Train via Hamburg
cheapest
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain 43 / ...
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hauptbahnhof to Stockholm Centralstationtrain Ic
3. Take the train from Stockholm Centralstation to Uppsala Centralstationtrain 854 / ...
17h 20m
kr 787–3,095
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Dortmund Hbftrain Re
2. Take the bus from Dortmund central bus station to Hamburgbus
3. Take the bus from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof to Arlanda Airport Terminal 4 & 5bus
24h 54m
kr 1,483–2,894
Drive 1,560.1 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Uppsalacar 1,560.1 km
15h 28m
kr 2,611–3,772
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 9m
kr 1,110–4,269
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 35m
kr 1,395–3,325
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 43m
kr 1,244–3,215
Train
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain 43 / ...
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Stockholm Centraltrain Ic
3. Take the train from Stockholm Centralstation to Uppsala Centralstationtrain 854 / ...
17h 20m
kr 1,287–3,095
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 Uppsalacar
15h 42m
kr 3,278–4,619

Cologne to Uppsala by train

19Weekly Trains

17h 20mAverage Duration

kr 787Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,235.4 km
Duration: 4h 43m

What companies run services between Cologne, Germany and Uppsala, 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 Uppsala Centralstation via Hamburg Hbf, Hamburg Hauptbahnhof, and Stockholm Centralstation in around 17h 20m.

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