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 €40 - €130 and takes 16h 21m.

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 36m and costs €110 - €330.

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 Heumarkt via Copenhagen Busterminal and Wiesdorf Leverkusen Mitte Bf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 21m.

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 København H and arriving at Köln Hbf via Hamburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 18m.

How far is it from Denmark to Cologne?

The distance between Denmark and Cologne is 684 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 18m and costs €55 - €150.

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

It takes approximately 2h 36m 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 København 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 18m and costs €55 - €150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €130 and takes 16h 21m, you could also fly, which costs €110 - €310 and takes 3h 41m.

Where does the Denmark to Cologne bus arrive?

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

Where does the Denmark to Cologne train arrive?

Denmark to Cologne train services, operated by Danish Railways (DSB), arrive at Hamburg Hbf 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?

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Denmark to Cologne - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and night train

There are 8 ways to get from Denmark to Cologne by plane, train, train (Deutsche Bahn), 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 36m
€111–324
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Copenhagen Busterminal to Leverkusenbus N74
16h 21m
€42–123
Train
1. Take the train from København H to Hamburg Hbftrain Ece / ...
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Köln Hbftrain 43 / ...
9h 18m
€60–144
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 34m
Fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Fly from Copenhagen Airport (CPH) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane CPH - CGN
3h 41m
€115–310
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 5m
€146–320
Drive 879.2 km
1. Drive from Copenhagen to Colognecar 879.2 km
7h 38m
€157–226
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
€213–290

Denmark to Cologne by train

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Distance: 683.5 km
Duration: 2h 36m

What companies run services between Denmark and Cologne, Germany?

You can take a train from København H to Köln Hbf via Hamburg Hbf in around 9h 18m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Copenhagen Busterminal to Leverkusen once daily. Tickets cost €40–120 and the journey takes 14h 15m.

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