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 €40 - €75 and takes 12h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Odense to Cologne is to drive which takes 6h 9m and costs €120 - €190.

Is there a direct bus between Odense and Cologne?

No, there is no direct bus from Odense to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Odense St. and arriving at Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis via Hamburg and Münster-Mitte. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 6m.

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-Altona. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 5m.

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 5m and costs €85 - €190.

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

It takes approximately 8h 5m 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 Danish Railways (DSB), depart from Odense St. 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 5m and costs €85 - €190. Alternatively, you can bus via Münster, which costs and takes 11h 6m.

Where does the Odense to Cologne bus arrive?

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

Where does the Odense to Cologne train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Odense to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Odense to Cologne is 720 km. It takes approximately 6h 9m to drive from Odense to Cologne.

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

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

There are 10 ways to get from Odense to Cologne by train, bus, car, plane, or car train

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Odense to Hamburg-Altonatrain Rj
2. Take the train from Hamburg-Altona to Köln Hbftrain 43 / ...
8h 5m
€88–190
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Odense Station to Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhofbus N844
2. Take the bus from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof to Leverkusenbus N74
12h 50m
€42–71
Bus via Münster
1. Take the bus from Odense St. to Hamburg ZOBbus 047
2. Take the bus from Hamburg to Münster-Mittebus
3. Take the bus from Münster-Mitte to Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleisbus
11h 6m
Drive 719.6 km
1. Drive from Odense to Colognecar 719.6 km
6h 9m
€126–182
Train to Copenhagen Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Odense St. to København, Københavns Lufthavntrain
2. Fly from Copenhagen Airport (CPH) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane CPH - DUS
6h 17m
€121–334
Train via Hamburg
1. Take the train from Odense St. to Hamburg Hbftrain Ece / ...
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Köln Hbftrain 43 / ...
8h 13m
€48–182
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Odense to Hamburg Hbfcar
2. Take the car train from Hamburg Hbf to Hannover Hbfcartrain
3. Drive from Hannover Hbf to Colognecar
6h 22m
€184–248
Train to Hamburg Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Odense St. to Pinnebergtrain
2. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane HAM - DUS
7h 2m
€149–337
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 53m
€119–335
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 33m
€141–356

Odense to Cologne by train

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8h 5mAverage Duration

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Distance: 773.8 km
Duration: 8h 5m

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

You can take a train from Odense to Köln Hbf via Hamburg-Altona in around 8h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Odense St. to Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis via Hamburg ZOB, Hamburg, Münster-Mitte, and Münster-Mitte in around 11h 6m.

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