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

The cheapest way to get from Trondheim to Cologne is to fly which costs €90 - €330 and takes 7h 23m.

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 €150 - €400.

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 Fosenkaia and arriving at Köln Hbf via Storlien station, Stockholm Central and Hamburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 50m.

How far is it from Trondheim to Cologne?

The distance between Trondheim and Cologne is 1449 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 Stockholm which takes 27h 50m and costs €260 - €500.

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

It takes approximately 7h 23m 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 Fosenkaia station.

Train, bus or fly from Trondheim to Cologne?

The best way to get from Trondheim to Cologne is to fly which takes 7h 23m and costs €90 - €330. Alternatively, you can train via Stockholm, which costs €260 - €500 and takes 27h 50m, 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 Storlien 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 1814+ hotels available in Cologne.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Trondheim to Cologne by plane, train, bus, car ferry, 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 23m
€93–324
Train via Stockholm
1. Take the train from Trondheim S Fosenkaia to Storlien stationtrain R71
2. Take the train from Storlien station to Stockholm Centralstationtrain
3. Take the train from Stockholm Central to Hamburg Hbftrain Ic
4. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Köln Hbftrain 43 / ...
27h 50m
€261–498
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
Train, car ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Trondheim S Fosenkaia to Oslo Tollbugatatrain F6
2. Take the car ferry from Oslo Vipperangen to Port of Kielcarferry
3. Take the bus from Kiel central bus station to Dortmund central bus stationbus N74
4. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Koeln Hbftrain Re
39h 27m
€295–584
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
€150–395
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 Train Station to Arnhem Centraaltrain
3. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Köln Hbftrain
8h 49m
€149–431
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 48m
€256–528
Drive 1,953.4 km
1. Drive from Trondheim to Colognecar 1,953.4 km
20h 19m
€365–527
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
€417–585

Trondheim to Cologne by train

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27h 50mAverage Duration

€261Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,448.5 km
Duration: 7h 23m

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 Fosenkaia to Köln Hbf via Storlien station, Stockholm Central, and Hamburg Hbf in around 27h 50m.

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