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

The cheapest way to get from Stockholm to Cologne is to fly which costs €85 - €300 and takes 4h 49m.

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

The fastest way to get from Stockholm to Cologne is to fly which takes 4h 49m and costs €85 - €300.

Is there a direct bus between Stockholm and Cologne?

No, there is no direct bus from Stockholm to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Stockholm, Cityterminalen and arriving at Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis via Hamburg and Münster-Mitte. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 16m.

Is there a direct train between Stockholm and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Stockholm to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Stockholm Central and arriving at Köln Hbf via Hamburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 44m.

How far is it from Stockholm to Cologne?

The distance between Stockholm and Cologne is 1243 km. The road distance is 1511.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Stockholm to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 15h 44m and costs €100 - €270.

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

It takes approximately 4h 49m to get from Stockholm to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Stockholm to Cologne bus from?

Stockholm to Cologne bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Stockholm, Cityterminalen station.

Where do I catch the Stockholm to Cologne train from?

Stockholm to Cologne train services, operated by Snälltåget, depart from Stockholm Central station.

Train, bus or fly from Stockholm to Cologne?

The best way to get from Stockholm to Cologne is to fly which takes 4h 49m and costs €85 - €300. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €100 - €270 and takes 15h 44m, you could also bus, which costs and takes 22h 16m.

Where does the Stockholm to Cologne bus arrive?

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

Where does the Stockholm to Cologne train arrive?

Stockholm to Cologne train services, operated by Snälltåget, arrive at Hamburg Hbf station.

Can I drive from Stockholm to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Stockholm to Cologne is 1511 km. It takes approximately 14h 28m to drive from Stockholm to Cologne.

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

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Where can I stay near Cologne?

There are 1794+ hotels available in Cologne.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Stockholm to Cologne by plane, train, 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.

Fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
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1. Fly from Stockholm-Arlanda Airport (ARN) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane ARN - CGN
4h 49m
€87–294
Train
1. Take the train from Stockholm Central to Hamburg Hbftrain Ic
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Köln Hbftrain 43 / ...
15h 44m
€107–262
Bus
1. Take the bus from Stockholm, Cityterminalen to Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhofbus
2. Take the bus from Hamburg to Münster-Mittebus
3. Take the bus from Münster-Mitte to Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleisbus
22h 16m
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Stockholm Central to Hamburg-Harburgnighttrain En
2. Take the train from Hamburg-Harburg to Köln Hbftrain 43 / ...
17h 9m
€126–221
Fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Fly from Stockholm-Arlanda Airport (ARN) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane ARN - DUS
5h 25m
€117–426
Fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Stockholm-Arlanda Airport (ARN) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane ARN - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain
6h 9m
€141–327
Night train, train via Sprötze
1. Take the night train from Stockholm Central to Hamburg-Harburgnighttrain En
2. Take the train from Tostedt to Köln Hbftrain Drf
18h 14m
Drive 1,511.1 km
1. Drive from Stockholm to Colognecar 1,511.1 km
14h 28m
€241–348
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Stockholm to Hamburg Hbfcar
2. Take the car train from Hamburg Hbf to Hannover Hbfcartrain
3. Drive from Hannover Hbf to Colognecar
14h 41m
€305–422

Stockholm to Cologne by train

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Distance: 1,242.8 km
Duration: 4h 49m

What companies run services between Stockholm, Sweden and Cologne, Germany?

Ryanair, Eurowings, and Lufthansa fly from Stockholm-Arlanda Airport (ARN) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Stockholm Central to Köln Hbf via Hamburg Hbf in around 15h 44m.

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