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

The cheapest way to get from Trondheim to Cologne is to fly and train which costs €120 - €350 and takes 6h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Trondheim to Cologne is to fly and train which takes 6h 35m and costs €120 - €350.

Is there a direct bus between Trondheim and Cologne?

No, there is no direct bus from Trondheim to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Olav Kyrres gate and arriving at Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis via Oslo bussterminal, Hamburg and Münster-Mitte. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 30h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Trondheim and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Trondheim to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Trondheim S and arriving at Köln Hbf via Oslo S, Malmo C and Hamburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 7m.

How far is it from Trondheim to Cologne?

The distance between Trondheim and Cologne is 1450 km. The road distance is 1953.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Trondheim to Cologne without a car is to train via Oslo which takes 25h 7m and costs €200 - €430.

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

It takes approximately 7h 21m to get from Trondheim to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Trondheim to Cologne bus from?

Trondheim to Cologne bus services, operated by Vy Buss, depart from Olav Kyrres gate station.

Where do I catch the Trondheim to Cologne train from?

Trondheim to Cologne train services, operated by Sj Nord, depart from Trondheim S station.

Train, bus or fly from Trondheim to Cologne?

The best way to get from Trondheim to Cologne is to fly which takes 7h 21m and costs €90 - €360. Alternatively, you can train via Oslo, which costs €200 - €430 and takes 25h 7m, you could also bus, which costs and takes 30h 10m.

Where does the Trondheim to Cologne bus arrive?

Trondheim to Cologne bus services, operated by Vy Buss, arrive at Oslo bussterminal station.

Where does the Trondheim to Cologne train arrive?

Trondheim to Cologne train services, operated by Sj Nord, arrive at Oslo S station.

Can I drive from Trondheim to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Trondheim to Cologne is 1953 km. It takes approximately 20h 19m to drive from Trondheim to Cologne.

Where can I stay near Cologne?

There are 1790+ hotels available in Cologne.

Trondheim to Cologne - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 9 ways to get from Trondheim to Cologne by plane, train, bus, 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 Düsseldorf International Airport
best
1. Fly from Trondheim (TRD) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane TRD - DUS
7h 21m
€90–353
Train via Oslo
1. Take the train from Trondheim S to Oslo Strain F6
2. Take the train from Oslo S to Malmö, Centralstationtrain
3. Take the train from Malmo C to Hamburg Hbftrain Ic
4. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Köln Hbftrain 43 / ...
25h 7m
€202–424
Bus
1. Take the bus from Olav Kyrres gate to Oslo bussterminalbus
2. Take the bus from Oslo bussterminal to Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhofbus
3. Take the bus from Hamburg to Münster-Mittebus
4. Take the bus from Münster-Mitte to Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleisbus
30h 10m
Drive 1,953.4 km
1. Drive from Trondheim to Colognecar 1,953.4 km
20h 19m
€353–510
Fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Trondheim (TRD) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane TRD - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain
6h 35m
€121–349
Fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Fly from Trondheim (TRD) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane TRD - AMS
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Arnhem Centraaltrain
3. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Köln Hbftrain
8h 39m
€148–439
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Trondheim S to Oslo Strain F6
2. Take the bus from Oslo Bussterminal to Göteborg Nils Ericsonterminalbus 604 / ...
3. Take the train from Göteborg Centralstation to Hamburg Hbftrain
4. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Köln Hbftrain 43 / ...
26h 49m
€146–354
Train
1. Take the train from Trondheim S Fosenkaia to Storlien stationtrain R71
2. Take the train from Storlien station to Malmö, Centralstationtrain
3. Take the train from Malmö, Centralstation to Hamburg Hbftrain 345
4. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Köln Hbftrain 43 / ...
30h 44m
€141–322
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Trondheim to Hamburg Hbfcar
2. Take the car train from Hamburg Hbf to Hannover Hbfcartrain
3. Drive from Hannover Hbf to Colognecar
20h 32m
€408–572

Trondheim to Cologne by train

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25h 7mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,449.8 km
Duration: 7h 21m

What companies run services between Trondheim, Norway and Cologne, Germany?

Norwegian Air Shuttle, Scandinavian Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Trondheim (TRD) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Trondheim S to Köln Hbf via Oslo S, Malmo C, and Hamburg Hbf in around 25h 7m.

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