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

The cheapest way to get from Odense to Cologne is to bus which costs €60 - €100 and takes 12h 57m.

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

The fastest way to get from Odense to Cologne is to train and fly which takes 5h 55m and costs €90 - €290.

Is there a direct bus between Odense and Cologne?

No, there is no direct bus from Odense station to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Odense Station and arriving at Köln Heumarkt via Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof and Wiesdorf Leverkusen Mitte Bf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 57m.

Is there a direct train between Odense and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Odense to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Odense and arriving at Köln Hbf via Hamburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 26m.

How far is it from Odense to Cologne?

The distance between Odense and Cologne is 774 km. The road distance is 719.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Odense to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 8h 26m and costs €95 - €190.

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

It takes approximately 8h 26m to get from Odense to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Odense to Cologne bus from?

Odense to Cologne bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Odense Station.

Where do I catch the Odense to Cologne train from?

Odense to Cologne train services, operated by Danish Railways (DSB), depart from Odense station.

Train or bus from Odense to Cologne?

The best way to get from Odense to Cologne is to train which takes 8h 26m and costs €95 - €190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €60 - €100 and takes 12h 57m.

Where does the Odense to Cologne bus arrive?

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

Where does the Odense to Cologne train arrive?

Odense to Cologne train services, operated by Danish Railways (DSB), arrive at Hamburg Hbf station.

Can I drive from Odense to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Odense to Cologne is 720 km. It takes approximately 6h 8m to drive from Odense to Cologne.

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

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Where can I stay near Cologne?

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

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

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Train
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1. Take the train from Odense to Hamburg Hbftrain Rj / ...
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Köln Hbftrain 43 / ...
8h 26m
€97–183
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Odense Station to Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhofbus N844
2. Take the bus from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof to Leverkusenbus N1360a
12h 57m
€62–100
Drive 719.6 km
1. Drive from Odense to Colognecar 719.6 km
6h 8m
€155–224
Train to Hamburg Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Odense to Hamburg-Altonatrain
2. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane HAM - DUS
6h 50m
€109–324
Train via Hamburg
1. Take the train from Odense station to Hamburg Hauptbahnhoftrain Ic
2. Take the train from Hamburg Central Station to Cologne Central Stationtrain Flx20
8h 47m
€78–98
Train to Copenhagen Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Odense St. to Copenhagen Lufthavntrain
2. Fly from Copenhagen Airport (CPH) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane CPH - DUS
5h 55m
€94–282
Train to Billund Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Odense St. to Vejle St.train
2. Fly from Billund Airport (BLL) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane BLL - DUS
7h 28m
€134–389
Train to Billund Airport, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the train from Odense St. to Vejle St.train
2. Fly from Billund Airport (BLL) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane BLL - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain
6h 37m
€156–376
Train to Billund Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Take the train from Odense St. to Vejle St.train
2. Fly from Billund Airport (BLL) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane BLL - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Arnhem Centraaltrain
4. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Koeln Hbftrain
8h 23m
€158–427

Odense to Cologne by train

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Distance: 773.7 km
Duration: 8h 26m

What companies run services between Odense, Denmark and Cologne, Germany?

You can take a train from Odense to Köln Hbf via Hamburg Hbf in around 8h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Odense Station to Köln Heumarkt via Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof, Leverkusen, and Wiesdorf Leverkusen Mitte Bf in around 12h 57m.

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