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

The cheapest way to get from Randers to Cologne is to train which costs €90 - €220 and takes 10h 45m.

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 40m 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-Ehrenfeld Gleis via Aarhus C FlixBus stop, Hannover Hbf and Südviertel, Essen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 16m.

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, Fredericia St. and Hamburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 45m.

How far is it from Randers to Cologne?

The distance between Randers and Cologne is 886 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 10h 45m and costs €90 - €220.

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

It takes approximately 10h 45m 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, bus or fly from Randers to Cologne?

The best way to get from Randers to Cologne is to train which takes 10h 45m and costs €90 - €220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 14h 16m, you could also fly, which costs €140 - €390 and takes 8h 13m.

Where does the Randers to Cologne bus arrive?

Randers to Cologne bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Hanover central 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 40m to drive from Randers to Cologne.

Where can I stay near Cologne?

There are 1789+ hotels available in Cologne.

Randers to Cologne - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane

There are 11 ways to get from Randers to Cologne by train, bus, car, plane, 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
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1. Take the train from Randers St. to Aarhus Htrain Icl / ...
2. Take the train from Aarhus H to Fredericia St.train Re / ...
3. Take the train from Fredericia St. to Hamburg Hbftrain Ece
4. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Köln Hbftrain 43 / ...
10h 45m
€91–211
Bus
1. Take the bus from Aarhus C FlixBus stop to Hanover central bus stationbus 172
2. Take the bus from Hannover Hbf to Essen Hbfbus
3. Take the bus from Südviertel, Essen to Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleisbus
14h 16m
Drive 779.9 km
1. Drive from Randers to Colognecar 779.9 km
6h 40m
€138–199
Train to Aalborg Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Randers St. to Aalborg Lufthavn St.train
2. Fly from Aalborg Airport (AAL) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane AAL - DUS
7h
€159–437
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Randers St. to Aarhus Hbus Blå / ...
2. Take the train from Aarhus H to Odense St.train Icl / ...
3. Take the train from Odense St. to Hamburg Hbftrain Ece / ...
4. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Köln Hbftrain 43 / ...
12h 23m
Train via Odense
1. Take the train from Aarhus H to Odense St.train Icl / ...
2. Take the train from Odense to Hamburg-Altonatrain Rj
3. Take the train from Hamburg-Altona to Köln Hbftrain 43 / ...
12h 35m
€117–243
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Randers to Hamburg Hbfcar
2. Take the car train from Hamburg Hbf to Hannover Hbfcartrain
3. Drive from Hannover Hbf to Colognecar
6h 53m
€195–264
Fly Aarhus Airport to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Fly from Aarhus Airport (AAR) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane AAR - DUS
8h 13m
€141–381
Train to Aalborg Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Take the train from Randers St. to Aalborg Lufthavn St.train
2. Fly from Aalborg Airport (AAL) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane AAL - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Arnhem Centraaltrain
4. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Köln Hbftrain
7h 59m
€143–453
Train, train to Billund Airport, fly to Frankfurt
1. Take the train from Randers St. to Aarhus Htrain
2. Take the train from Aarhus H to Vejle St.train
3. Fly from Billund Airport (BLL) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane BLL - FRA
4. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain
7h 28m
€147–382
Train, train to Copenhagen Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Randers St. to Aarhus Htrain
2. Take the train from Aarhus H to København, Københavns Lufthavntrain
3. Fly from Copenhagen Airport (CPH) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane CPH - DUS
9h 24m
€165–417

Randers to Cologne by train

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10h 45mAverage Duration

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Distance: 885.7 km
Duration: 10h 45m

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

You can take a train from Randers St. to Köln Hbf via Aarhus H, Fredericia St., and Hamburg Hbf in around 10h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Randers Busterminal to Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis via Aarhus Rutebilstation, Aarhus C FlixBus stop, Hanover central bus station, Hannover Hbf, Essen Hbf, and Südviertel, Essen in around 14h 16m.

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