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

The cheapest way to get from Helsingborg to Cologne is to bus which costs €45 - €85 and takes 18h.

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

The fastest way to get from Helsingborg to Cologne is to train and fly which takes 5h 47m and costs €110 - €310.

Is there a direct bus between Helsingborg and Cologne?

No, there is no direct bus from Helsingborg station to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Helsingborg Centralstation and arriving at Köln via Copenhagen Busterminal and Dusseldorf Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h.

Is there a direct train between Helsingborg and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Helsingborg to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Helsingborg C and arriving at Köln Hbf via Hamburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 42m.

How far is it from Helsingborg to Cologne?

The distance between Helsingborg and Cologne is 772 km. The road distance is 979.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Helsingborg to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 11h 42m and costs €65 - €160.

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

It takes approximately 5h 47m to get from Helsingborg to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Helsingborg to Cologne bus from?

Helsingborg to Cologne bus services, operated by Vy Buss, depart from Helsingborg Centralstation.

Where do I catch the Helsingborg to Cologne train from?

Helsingborg to Cologne train services, operated by Snälltåget, depart from Helsingborg C station.

Train or bus from Helsingborg to Cologne?

The best way to get from Helsingborg to Cologne is to train which takes 11h 42m and costs €65 - €160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €85 and takes 18h.

Where does the Helsingborg to Cologne bus arrive?

Helsingborg to Cologne bus services, operated by Vy Buss, arrive at Dybbølsbro fjernbussterminal station.

Where does the Helsingborg to Cologne train arrive?

Helsingborg to Cologne train services, operated by Snälltåget, arrive at Hamburg Hbf station.

Can I drive from Helsingborg to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Helsingborg to Cologne is 979 km. It takes approximately 8h 37m to drive from Helsingborg to Cologne.

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

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Helsingborg to Cologne - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, and bus

There are 10 ways to get from Helsingborg to Cologne by train, plane, 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.

Train, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
best
1. Take the train from Helsingborg Centralstation to København lufthavn stasjontrain
2. Fly from Copenhagen Airport (CPH) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane CPH - DUS
5h 47m
€112–301
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Helsingborg Centralstation to Dybbølsbro fjernbussterminalbus 600 / ...
2. Take the bus from Copenhagen Busterminal to Düsseldorf central bus stationbus N74
18h
€45–85
Train
1. Take the train from Helsingborg C to Hamburg Hbftrain Ic / ...
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Köln Hbftrain 43 / ...
11h 42m
€65–151
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Helsingborg Centralstation to København lufthavn stasjontrain
2. Take the night train from Cph Lufthavn to Hamburg Hbfnighttrain En
3. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Tostedttrain Rb / ...
4. Take the train from Tostedt to Köln Hbftrain Drf
13h 40m
Train, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Helsingborg Centralstation to København lufthavn stasjontrain
2. Fly from Copenhagen Airport (CPH) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane CPH - CGN
7h 1m
€96–259
Train, fly to Frankfurt
1. Take the train from Helsingborg Centralstation to København lufthavn stasjontrain
2. Fly from Copenhagen Airport (CPH) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane CPH - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain
6h 26m
€148–307
Train, fly to Brussels Airport
1. Take the train from Helsingborg Centralstation to København lufthavn stasjontrain
2. Fly from Copenhagen Airport (CPH) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane CPH - BRU
3. Take the train from Brussels-Nord to Koeln Hbftrain
7h 58m
€140–332
Train via Copenhagen Airport (CPH)
1. Take the train from Helsingborg Centralstation to København lufthavn stasjontrain
2. Take the train from København, Københavns Lufthavn to Hamburg Hbftrain Ece
3. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Köln Hbftrain 43 / ...
11h 47m
€126–250
Drive 979.2 km
1. Drive from Helsingborg to Colognecar 979.2 km
8h 37m
€154–223
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Helsingborg to Hamburg Hbfcar
2. Take the car train from Hamburg Hbf to Hannover Hbfcartrain
3. Drive from Hannover Hbf to Colognecar
8h 50m
€219–299

Helsingborg to Cologne by train

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Distance: 772.4 km
Duration: 5h 47m

What companies run services between Helsingborg, Sweden and Cologne, Germany?

You can take a train from Helsingborg C to Köln Hbf via Hamburg Hbf in around 11h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Helsingborg Centralstation to Köln via Dybbølsbro fjernbussterminal, Copenhagen Busterminal, and Dusseldorf Central Bus Station in around 18h.

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