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

The cheapest way to get from Odense to Cologne is to night train and train which costs €45 - €120 and takes 8h 51m.

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 46m and costs €100 - €330.

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 Kolding bus station and Wiesdorf Leverkusen Mitte Bf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 23m.

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 St. and arriving at Köln Hbf via Hamburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 21m.

How far is it from Odense to Cologne?

The distance between Odense and Cologne is 794 km. The road distance is 719.4 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 21m and costs €60 - €160.

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

It takes approximately 8h 21m 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 Deutsche Bahn Eurocity, depart from Odense St. station.

Train or bus from Odense to Cologne?

The best way to get from Odense to Cologne is to train which takes 8h 21m and costs €60 - €160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €55 - €90 and takes 14h 23m.

Where does the Odense to Cologne bus arrive?

Odense to Cologne bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Kolding bus station.

Where does the Odense to Cologne train arrive?

Odense to Cologne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Eurocity, arrive at Hamburg Hbf station.

Can I drive from Odense to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Odense to Cologne is 719 km. It takes approximately 6h 5m to drive from Odense to Cologne.

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

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

There are 9 ways to get from Odense to Cologne by train (Deutsche Bahn), bus, car, train, plane, night train, 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
best
1. Take the train from Odense St. to Hamburg HbfEc
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Köln Hbf43 / ...
8h 21m
€61–153
Night train, train
cheapest
1. Take the night train from Odense to Hamburg HbfEn
2. Take the train from Hamburg Central Station to Cologne Messe/DeutzFlx20
8h 51m
€49–118
Bus
1. Take the bus from Odense Station to Kolding bus stationN844
2. Take the bus from Kolding bus station to LeverkusenN74
14h 23m
€58–86
Drive 719.4 km
1. Drive from Odense to Cologne719.4 km
6h 5m
€130–187
Train to Hamburg Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Odense St. to Hamburg Hbf
2. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)HAM - DUS
3. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Koeln Hbf
6h 52m
€126–340
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Odense to Hamburg Hbf
2. Take the car train from Hamburg Hbf to Hannover Hbf
3. Drive from Hannover Hbf to Cologne
6h 18m
€185–250
Train to Copenhagen Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Odense St. to København H
2. Fly from Copenhagen Airport (CPH) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)CPH - DUS
3. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Koeln Hbf
5h 46m
€106–322
Train to Billund Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Odense St. to Vejle St.
2. Fly from Billund Airport (BLL) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)BLL - DUS
3. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Koeln Hbf
7h 40m
€122–374
Train to Billund Airport, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the train from Odense St. to Vejle St.
2. Fly from Billund Airport (BLL) to Frankfurt (FRA)BLL - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Hbf
6h 12m
€165–391

Odense to Cologne by train

72Weekly Trains

8h 21mAverage Duration

€61Cheapest Price

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Distance: 793.7 km
Duration: 8h 21m

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

You can take a train from Odense St. to Köln Hbf via Hamburg Hbf in around 8h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Odense Station to Köln Heumarkt via Kolding bus station, Leverkusen, and Wiesdorf Leverkusen Mitte Bf in around 14h 23m.

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