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

The cheapest way to get from Roskilde to Cologne is to bus which costs €40 - €80 and takes 16h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Roskilde to Cologne is to train and fly which takes 5h 18m and costs €95 - €300.

Is there a direct train between Roskilde and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Roskilde to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Roskilde St. and arriving at Köln Hbf via Ringsted and Hamburg-Altona. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 10m.

How far is it from Roskilde to Cologne?

The distance between Roskilde and Cologne is 713 km. The road distance is 845.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Roskilde to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 10h 10m and costs €110 - €230.

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

It takes approximately 5h 18m to get from Roskilde to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Roskilde to Cologne train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Roskilde to Cologne?

The best way to get from Roskilde to Cologne is to train which takes 10h 10m and costs €110 - €230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €80 and takes 16h 40m, you could also fly, which costs €80 - €300 and takes 6h 37m.

Where does the Roskilde to Cologne train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Roskilde to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Roskilde to Cologne is 846 km. It takes approximately 7h 26m to drive from Roskilde to Cologne.

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

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Where can I stay near Cologne?

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Roskilde to Cologne - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and night train

There are 9 ways to get from Roskilde to Cologne by train, plane, bus, night train, 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 Roskilde St. to København, Københavns Lufthavntrain
2. Fly from Copenhagen Airport (CPH) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane CPH - DUS
5h 18m
€97–296
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Copenhagen Busterminal to Düsseldorf central bus stationbus N74
16h 40m
€41–78
Train
1. Take the train from Ringsted to Hamburg-Altonatrain Rj
2. Take the train from Hamburg-Altona to Köln Hbftrain 43 / ...
10h 10m
€111–229
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Høje Taastrup station to Hamburg Hauptbahnhofnighttrain Nt / ...
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Tostedttrain Rb / ...
3. Take the train from Tostedt to Köln Hbftrain Drf
12h 34m
Fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Fly from Copenhagen Airport (CPH) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane CPH - CGN
6h 37m
€82–294
Train, fly to Frankfurt
1. Take the train from Roskilde St. to København, Københavns Lufthavntrain
2. Fly from Copenhagen Airport (CPH) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane CPH - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain
5h 57m
€134–317
Train via Hamburg
1. Take the train from Ringsted St. to Hamburg Hbftrain Ece / ...
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Köln Hbftrain 43 / ...
10h 20m
€101–219
Drive 845.8 km
1. Drive from Roskilde to Colognecar 845.8 km
7h 26m
€148–214
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Roskilde to Hamburg Hbfcar
2. Take the car train from Hamburg Hbf to Hannover Hbfcartrain
3. Drive from Hannover Hbf to Colognecar
7h 39m
€206–279

Roskilde to Cologne by train

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Distance: 713 km
Duration: 5h 18m

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

You can take a train from Roskilde St. to Köln Hbf via Ringsted and Hamburg-Altona in around 10h 10m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Copenhagen Busterminal to Düsseldorf central bus station once daily. Tickets cost €35–70 and the journey takes 13h 45m.

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