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

The cheapest way to get from Denmark to Cologne is to bus which costs €35 - €75 and takes 16h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Denmark to Cologne is to fly and train which takes 2h 30m and costs €95 - €300.

Is there a direct bus between Denmark and Cologne?

No, there is no direct bus from Denmark to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Rådhuspladsen St. and arriving at Köln via Copenhagen Busterminal and Dusseldorf Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Denmark and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Denmark to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Koebenhavn H and arriving at Köln Hbf via Hamburg-Altona. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 19m.

How far is it from Denmark to Cologne?

The distance between Denmark and Cologne is 677 km. The road distance is 879.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Denmark to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 9h 19m and costs €110 - €240.

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

It takes approximately 2h 30m to get from Denmark to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Denmark to Cologne bus from?

Denmark to Cologne bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Copenhagen Busterminal station.

Where do I catch the Denmark to Cologne train from?

Denmark to Cologne train services, operated by Danish Railways (DSB), depart from Koebenhavn H station.

Train, bus or fly from Denmark to Cologne?

The best way to get from Denmark to Cologne is to train which takes 9h 19m and costs €110 - €240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €75 and takes 16h 15m, you could also fly, which costs €80 - €300 and takes 3h 50m.

Where does the Denmark to Cologne bus arrive?

Denmark to Cologne bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Düsseldorf central bus station.

Where does the Denmark to Cologne train arrive?

Denmark to Cologne train services, operated by Danish Railways (DSB), arrive at Hamburg-Altona station.

Can I drive from Denmark to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Denmark to Cologne is 879 km. It takes approximately 7h 38m to drive from Denmark to Cologne.

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

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Where can I stay near Cologne?

There are 1794+ hotels available in Cologne.

Denmark to Cologne - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and night train

There are 9 ways to get from Denmark to Cologne 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 to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Copenhagen Airport (CPH) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane CPH - DUS
2. Take the train from Duesseldorf Hbf to Koeln Hbftrain
2h 30m
€100–294
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Copenhagen Busterminal to Düsseldorf central bus stationbus N74
16h 15m
€37–73
Train
1. Take the train from Koebenhavn H to Hamburg-Altonatrain Rj
2. Take the train from Hamburg-Altona to Köln Hbftrain 43 / ...
9h 19m
€116–233
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from København H to Hamburg Hauptbahnhofnighttrain Nt
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Tostedttrain Rb / ...
3. Take the train from Tostedt to Köln Hbftrain Drf
11h 47m
Fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Fly from Copenhagen Airport (CPH) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane CPH - CGN
3h 50m
€85–292
Fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Copenhagen Airport (CPH) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane CPH - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain
3h 10m
€137–315
Train via Hamburg
1. Take the train from København H to Hamburg Hbftrain Ece / ...
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Köln Hbftrain 43 / ...
9h 29m
€48–226
Drive 879.2 km
1. Drive from Copenhagen to Colognecar 879.2 km
7h 38m
€154–222
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Copenhagen to Hamburg Hbfcar
2. Take the car train from Hamburg Hbf to Hannover Hbfcartrain
3. Drive from Hannover Hbf to Colognecar
7h 51m
€212–288

Denmark to Cologne by train

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Distance: 677 km
Duration: 2h 30m

What companies run services between Denmark and Cologne, Germany?

You can take a train from Koebenhavn H to Köln Hbf via Hamburg-Altona in around 9h 19m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Copenhagen Busterminal to Düsseldorf central bus station once daily. Tickets cost €35–70 and the journey takes 13h 45m.

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