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

The cheapest way to get from Randers to Cologne is to bus which costs €60 - €95 and takes 16h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Randers to Cologne is to drive which takes 6h 35m and costs €130 - €200.

Is there a direct bus between Randers and Cologne?

No, there is no direct bus from Randers to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Randers Busterminal and arriving at Köln Heumarkt via Aarhus C FlixBus stop, Kolding bus station and Wiesdorf Leverkusen Mitte Bf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Randers and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Randers to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Randers St. and arriving at Köln Hbf via Aarhus H, Odense St. and Hamburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 55m.

How far is it from Randers to Cologne?

The distance between Randers and Cologne is 817 km. The road distance is 779.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Randers to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 11h 55m and costs €85 - €260.

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

It takes approximately 7h 6m to get from Randers to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Randers to Cologne bus from?

Randers to Cologne bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Aarhus C FlixBus stop station.

Where do I catch the Randers to Cologne train from?

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

Train or bus from Randers to Cologne?

The best way to get from Randers to Cologne is to train which takes 11h 55m and costs €85 - €260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €60 - €95 and takes 16h 40m.

Where does the Randers to Cologne bus arrive?

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

Where does the Randers to Cologne train arrive?

Randers to Cologne train services, operated by Danish Railways (DSB), arrive at Aarhus H station.

Can I drive from Randers to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Randers to Cologne is 780 km. It takes approximately 6h 35m to drive from Randers to Cologne.

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

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Where can I stay near Cologne?

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

There are 10 ways to get from Randers to Cologne by train, plane, train (Deutsche Bahn), bus, car, 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 to Aalborg Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
best
1. Take the train from Randers St. to Aalborg Lufthavn St.
2. Fly from Aalborg Airport (AAL) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)AAL - DUS
3. Take the train from Duesseldorf Hbf to Koeln Hbf
7h 6m
€140–457
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Aarhus C FlixBus stop to Kolding bus stationN150 / ...
2. Take the bus from Kolding bus station to LeverkusenN74
16h 40m
€63–95
Train
1. Take the train from Randers St. to Aarhus HIcl / ...
2. Take the train from Aarhus H to Odense St.Icl / ...
3. Take the train from Odense St. to Hamburg HbfEce / ...
4. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Köln Hbf43 / ...
11h 55m
€86–251
Drive 779.9 km
1. Drive from Randers to Cologne779.9 km
6h 35m
€138–199
Fly Aarhus Airport to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Fly from Aarhus Airport (AAR) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)AAR - DUS
2. Take the train from Duesseldorf Hbf to Koeln Hbf
8h 19m
€137–391
Train, train to Billund Airport, fly to Frankfurt
1. Take the train from Randers St. to Aarhus H
2. Take the train from Aarhus H to Vejle St.
3. Fly from Billund Airport (BLL) to Frankfurt (FRA)BLL - FRA
4. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf
7h 28m
€160–392
Train, train to Copenhagen Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Randers St. to Aarhus H
2. Take the train from Aarhus H to København, Københavns Lufthavn
3. Fly from Copenhagen Airport (CPH) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)CPH - DUS
4. Take the train from Duesseldorf Hbf to Koeln Hbf
9h 28m
€166–417
Train via Hamburg
1. Take the train from Randers St. to Aarhus HIcl / ...
2. Take the train from Aarhus H to Odense St.Icl / ...
3. Take the train from Odense to Hamburg-AltonaRj
4. Take the train from Hamburg-Altona to Köln Hbf43 / ...
12h 3m
€124–281
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Aarhus H to Odense St.Icl / ...
2. Take the night train from Odense station to Hamburg HauptbahnhofNt / ...
3. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Köln Hbf43 / ...
12h 55m
€92–198
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Randers to Hamburg Hbf
2. Take the car train from Hamburg Hbf to Hannover Hbf
3. Drive from Hannover Hbf to Cologne
6h 48m
€195–264

Randers to Cologne by train

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Distance: 817.3 km
Duration: 7h 6m

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

You can take a train from Randers St. to Köln Hbf via Aarhus H, Odense St., and Hamburg Hbf in around 11h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Randers Busterminal to Köln Heumarkt via Aarhus Rutebilstation, Aarhus C FlixBus stop, Kolding bus station, Leverkusen, and Wiesdorf Leverkusen Mitte Bf in around 16h 40m.

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