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

The cheapest way to get from Silkeborg to Cologne is to bus which costs €60 - €110 and takes 15h 43m.

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

The fastest way to get from Silkeborg to Cologne is to drive which takes 6h 30m and costs €130 - €190.

Is there a direct bus between Silkeborg and Cologne?

No, there is no direct bus from Silkeborg to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Amaliegade/Drewsensvej and arriving at Köln via Vejle Trafikcenter, Kolding bus station and Dusseldorf Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 43m.

Is there a direct train between Silkeborg and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Silkeborg to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Silkeborg St. and arriving at Köln Hbf via Skanderborg St., Fredericia St. and Hamburg-Altona. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 12m.

How far is it from Silkeborg to Cologne?

The distance between Silkeborg and Cologne is 836 km. The road distance is 735.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Silkeborg to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 10h 12m and costs €150 - €310.

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

It takes approximately 10h 12m to get from Silkeborg to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Silkeborg to Cologne bus from?

Silkeborg to Cologne bus services, operated by Midttrafik, depart from Amaliegade/Drewsensvej station.

Where do I catch the Silkeborg to Cologne train from?

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

Train or bus from Silkeborg to Cologne?

The best way to get from Silkeborg to Cologne is to train which takes 10h 12m and costs €150 - €310. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €60 - €110 and takes 15h 43m.

Where does the Silkeborg to Cologne bus arrive?

Silkeborg to Cologne bus services, operated by Midttrafik, arrive at Vejle Trafikcenter station.

Where does the Silkeborg to Cologne train arrive?

Silkeborg to Cologne train services, operated by Danish Railways (DSB), arrive at Fredericia St. station.

Can I drive from Silkeborg to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Silkeborg to Cologne is 736 km. It takes approximately 6h 30m to drive from Silkeborg to Cologne.

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

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

There are 10 ways to get from Silkeborg 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
best
1. Take the train from Skanderborg St. to Fredericia St.train Re / ...
2. Take the train from Fredericia St. to Hamburg-Altonatrain Ece
3. Take the train from Hamburg-Altona to Köln Hbftrain 43 / ...
10h 12m
€153–310
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Amaliegade/Drewsensvej to Vejle Trafikcenterbus 215
2. Take the bus from Kolding bus station to Düsseldorf central bus stationbus N74
15h 43m
€60–102
Drive 735.7 km
1. Drive from Silkeborg to Colognecar 735.7 km
6h 30m
€131–189
Train to Billund Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Skanderborg St. to Vejle St.train
2. Fly from Billund Airport (BLL) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane BLL - DUS
8h 5m
€120–327
Train via Middelfart
1. Take the train from Skanderborg St. to Middelfart St.train Icl / ...
2. Take the train from Middelfart St. to Hamburg Hbftrain Ece / ...
3. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Köln Hbftrain 43 / ...
10h 40m
€160–303
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Silkeborg to Hamburg Hbfcar
2. Take the car train from Hamburg Hbf to Frankfurtcartrain
3. Drive from Frankfurt to Colognecar
10h 47m
€177–243
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Silkeborg Trafikterminal to Vejle Trafikcenterbus 215
2. Take the train from Kolding to Hamburg-Harburgtrain Rj
3. Take the train from Hamburg-Harburg to Köln Hbftrain 43 / ...
12h 30m
€118–292
Train to Billund Airport, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the train from Skanderborg St. to Vejle St.train
2. Fly from Billund Airport (BLL) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane BLL - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain
6h 46m
€185–417
Train to Copenhagen Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Skanderborg St. to Copenhagen Lufthavntrain
2. Fly from Copenhagen Airport (CPH) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane CPH - DUS
9h 44m
€169–342
Train to Billund Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Take the train from Skanderborg St. to Vejle St.train
2. Fly from Billund Airport (BLL) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane BLL - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Arnhem Centraaltrain
4. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Köln Hbftrain
8h 49m
€173–462

Silkeborg to Cologne by train

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Distance: 836.3 km
Duration: 10h 12m

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

You can take a train from Silkeborg St. to Köln Hbf via Skanderborg St., Fredericia St., and Hamburg-Altona in around 10h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Amaliegade/Drewsensvej to Köln via Vejle Trafikcenter, Kolding Busterminal, Kolding bus station, and Dusseldorf Central Bus Station in around 15h 43m.

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