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 - €95 and takes 16h 23m.

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 4h 29m and costs €95 - €310.

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 23m.

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 35m.

How far is it from Denmark to Cologne?

The distance between Denmark and Cologne is 682 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 35m and costs €80 - €250.

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

It takes approximately 4h 29m 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 Deutsche Bahn Eurocity, 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 35m and costs €80 - €250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €95 and takes 16h 23m, you could also fly, which costs €90 - €300 and takes 5h 52m.

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 Deutsche Bahn Eurocity, 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 35m 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 1740+ hotels available in Cologne.

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, train (Deutsche Bahn), 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 Copenhagen Airport to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Copenhagen Airport (CPH) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)CPH - DUS
2. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Koeln Hbf
4h 29m
€96–302
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Copenhagen Busterminal to LeverkusenN74
16h 23m
€42–93
Train
1. Take the train from København H to Hamburg HbfEc
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Köln Hbf43 / ...
9h 35m
€84–245
Drive 879.2 km
1. Drive from Copenhagen to Cologne879.2 km
7h 35m
€158–229
Fly Copenhagen Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Fly from Copenhagen Airport (CPH) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)CPH - CGN
5h 52m
€93–291
Fly Copenhagen Airport to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Copenhagen Airport (CPH) to Frankfurt (FRA)CPH - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Hbf
5h 1m
€134–309
Fly Billund Airport to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Billund Airport (BLL) to Frankfurt (FRA)BLL - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Hbf
5h 7m
€150–367
Train via Cologne Messe/Deutz
1. Take the train from Koebenhavn H to Hamburg HbfRj
2. Take the train from Hamburg Central Station to Cologne Messe/DeutzFlx20
10h 9m
€105–210
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Copenhagen to Hamburg Hbf
2. Take the car train from Hamburg Hbf to Hannover Hbf
3. Drive from Hannover Hbf to Cologne
7h 48m
€214–291

Denmark to Cologne by train

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9h 35mAverage Duration

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Distance: 682.1 km
Duration: 4h 29m

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 35m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Copenhagen Busterminal to Leverkusen once daily. Tickets cost €40–90 and the journey takes 14h 15m.

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