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

The cheapest way to get from Linköping to Cologne is to bus which costs €65 - €140 and takes 21h 13m.

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

The fastest way to get from Linköping to Cologne is to fly and train which takes 5h 46m and costs €70 - €380.

Is there a direct bus between Linköping and Cologne?

No, there is no direct bus from Linköping to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Linköping and arriving at Köln Heumarkt via Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof and Wiesdorf Leverkusen Mitte Bf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 13m.

Is there a direct train between Linköping and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Linköping station to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Linköping Centralstation and arriving at Köln Hbf via Malmö Centralstation, Koebenhavn H and Hamburg-Altona. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 8m.

How far is it from Linköping to Cologne?

The distance between Linköping and Cologne is 1024 km. The road distance is 1318.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Linköping to Cologne without a car is to train via Malmö which takes 14h 8m and costs €190 - €400.

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

It takes approximately 5h 46m to get from Linköping to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Linköping to Cologne bus from?

Linköping to Cologne bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Linköping station.

Where do I catch the Linköping to Cologne train from?

Linköping to Cologne train services, operated by Swedish Railways (SJ), depart from Linköping Centralstation.

Train or bus from Linköping to Cologne?

The best way to get from Linköping to Cologne is to train via Malmö which takes 14h 8m and costs €190 - €400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €65 - €140 and takes 21h 13m.

Where does the Linköping to Cologne bus arrive?

Linköping to Cologne bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof station.

Where does the Linköping to Cologne train arrive?

Linköping to Cologne train services, operated by Swedish Railways (SJ), arrive at Malmö Centralstation.

Can I drive from Linköping to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Linköping to Cologne is 1318 km. It takes approximately 12h 18m to drive from Linköping to Cologne.

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

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Linköping to Cologne - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and night train

There are 7 ways to get from Linköping to Cologne by plane, train, bus, night train, train (Deutsche Bahn), 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, train
best
1. Fly from Linköping City Airport (LPI) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)LPI - DUS
2. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Koeln Hbf
5h 46m
€72–377
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Linköping to Hamburg, Zentraler OmnibusbahnhofN602
2. Take the bus from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof to LeverkusenN74
21h 13m
€66–138
Train via Malmö
1. Take the train from Linköping Centralstation to Malmö Centralstation345
2. Take the train from Malmö Centralstation to Köpenhamn H
3. Take the train from Koebenhavn H to Hamburg-AltonaRj
4. Take the train from Hamburg-Altona to Köln Hbf43 / ...
14h 8m
€196–397
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Linkoping C to Hamburg HbfEn
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Köln Hbf43 / ...
15h 21m
€88–179
Train
1. Take the train from Linköping Centralstation to Köpenhamn H
2. Take the train from København H to Hamburg HbfEc
3. Take the train from Hamburg Central Station to Cologne Messe/Deutz
14h 52m
€122–326
Drive 1,318.2 km
1. Drive from Linköping to Cologne1,318.2 km
12h 18m
€213–308
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Linköping to Hamburg Hbf
2. Take the car train from Hamburg Hbf to Hannover Hbf
3. Drive from Hannover Hbf to Cologne
12h 31m
€276–381

Linköping to Cologne by train

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14h 8mAverage Duration

€196Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,024.3 km
Duration: 5h 46m

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

You can take a train from Linköping Centralstation to Köln Hbf via Malmö Centralstation, Köpenhamn H, Koebenhavn H, and Hamburg-Altona in around 14h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Linköping to Köln Heumarkt via Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof, Leverkusen, and Wiesdorf Leverkusen Mitte Bf in around 21h 13m.

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