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

The cheapest way to get from Oslo to Cologne is to train and fly which costs €70 - €290 and takes 7h 7m.

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

The fastest way to get from Oslo to Cologne is to train and fly which takes 5h 20m and costs €100 - €270.

Is there a direct bus between Oslo and Cologne?

No, there is no direct bus from Oslo to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Oslo bussterminal and arriving at Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis via Hamburg and Südviertel, Essen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 24m.

Is there a direct train between Oslo and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Oslo to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Oslo S and arriving at Köln Hbf via Malmo C and Hamburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 25m.

How far is it from Oslo to Cologne?

The distance between Oslo and Cologne is 1123 km. The road distance is 1474.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Oslo to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 17h 25m and costs €260 - €470.

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

It takes approximately 5h 20m to get from Oslo to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Oslo to Cologne bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Oslo to Cologne train from?

Oslo to Cologne train services, operated by Norwegian Railways (VY), depart from Oslo S station.

Train or bus from Oslo to Cologne?

The best way to get from Oslo to Cologne is to train which takes 17h 25m and costs €260 - €470. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 21h 24m.

Where does the Oslo to Cologne bus arrive?

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

Where does the Oslo to Cologne train arrive?

Oslo to Cologne train services, operated by Norwegian Railways (VY), arrive at Malmö, Centralstation.

Can I drive from Oslo to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Oslo to Cologne is 1474 km. It takes approximately 13h 51m to drive from Oslo to Cologne.

Where can I stay near Cologne?

There are 1814+ hotels available in Cologne.

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

There are 10 ways to get from Oslo to Cologne by train, plane, bus, car ferry, 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 Oslo S to Oslo lufthavn stasjontrain
2. Fly from Oslo Airport, Gardermoen (OSL) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane OSL - DUS
5h 20m
€102–261
Train, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from Oslo S to Oslo lufthavn stasjontrain
2. Fly from Oslo Airport, Gardermoen (OSL) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane OSL - CGN
7h 7m
€72–289
Train
1. Take the train from Oslo S to Malmö, Centralstationtrain
2. Take the train from Malmo C to Hamburg Hbftrain Ic
3. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Köln Hbftrain 43 / ...
17h 25m
€264–470
Bus
1. Take the bus from Oslo bussterminal to Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhofbus
2. Take the bus from Hamburg to Essen Hbfbus
3. Take the bus from Südviertel, Essen to Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleisbus
21h 24m
Car ferry, train
1. Take the car ferry from Oslo Vipperangen to Port of Kielcarferry
2. Take the train from Kiel Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain Re7
3. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Köln Hbftrain 43 / ...
26h 16m
€302–650
Train, fly to Frankfurt
1. Take the train from Oslo S to Oslo lufthavn stasjontrain
2. Fly from Oslo Airport, Gardermoen (OSL) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane OSL - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain
5h 57m
€144–342
Train, fly to Brussels Airport
1. Take the train from Oslo S to Oslo lufthavn stasjontrain
2. Fly from Oslo Airport, Gardermoen (OSL) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane OSL - BRU
3. Take the train from Brussels-Nord to Koeln Hbftrain
7h 30m
€122–327
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Oslo Bussterminal to Göteborg Nils Ericsonterminalbus 666 / ...
2. Take the train from Göteborg Centralstation to Hamburg Hbftrain
3. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Tostedttrain Rb / ...
4. Take the train from Tostedt to Köln Hbftrain Drf
20h 10m
Drive 1,474.4 km
1. Drive from Oslo to Colognecar 1,474.4 km
13h 51m
€275–398
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Oslo to Hamburg Hbfcar
2. Take the car train from Hamburg Hbf to Hannover Hbfcartrain
3. Drive from Hannover Hbf to Colognecar
14h 4m
€328–456

Oslo to Cologne by train

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17h 25mAverage Duration

€264Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,122.6 km
Duration: 5h 20m

What companies run services between Oslo, Norway and Cologne, Germany?

You can take a train from Oslo S to Köln Hbf via Malmo C and Hamburg Hbf in around 17h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Oslo bussterminal to Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis via Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof, Hamburg, Essen Hbf, and Südviertel, Essen in around 21h 24m.

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