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 €60 - €120 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 which takes 2h 38m and costs €100 - €260.

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 København H and arriving at Köln Hbf via Hamburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 34m.

How far is it from Denmark to Cologne?

The distance between Denmark and Cologne is 676 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 34m and costs €180 - €350.

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

It takes approximately 2h 38m 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 fly which takes 2h 38m and costs €100 - €260. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €180 - €350 and takes 9h 34m, you could also bus, which costs €60 - €120 and takes 16h 15m.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Denmark to Cologne by plane, train, bus, car, or car train

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Fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
best
1. Fly from Copenhagen Airport (CPH) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane CPH - DUS
2h 38m
€109–260
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Copenhagen Busterminal to Düsseldorf central bus stationbus N74
16h 15m
€62–113
Train
1. Take the train from København H to Hamburg Hbftrain Ece / ...
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Köln Hbftrain 43 / ...
9h 34m
€189–350
Drive 879.2 km
1. Drive from Copenhagen to Colognecar 879.2 km
7h 38m
€155–223
Fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Fly from Copenhagen Airport (CPH) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane CPH - CGN
4h
€98–297
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 4m
€156–355
Train via Hamburg
1. Take the train from København H to Hamburg-Altonatrain Rj / ...
2. Take the train from Hamburg-Altona to Köln Hbftrain 43 / ...
9h 47m
€188–349
Train via Sprötze
1. Take the train from Koebenhavn H to Hamburg-Harburgtrain Rj
2. Take the train from Tostedt to Köln Hbftrain Drf
11h 53m
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Copenhagen to Lüneburgcar
2. Take the car train from Lüneburg to Frankfurtcartrain
3. Drive from Frankfurt to Colognecar
11h 49m
€212–292

Denmark to Cologne by train

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9h 34mAverage Duration

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Distance: 675.8 km
Duration: 2h 38m

What companies run services between Denmark and Cologne, Germany?

Scandinavian Airlines, Eurowings, and three other airlines fly from Copenhagen Airport (CPH) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from København H to Köln Hbf via Hamburg Hbf in around 9h 34m.

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