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

The cheapest way to get from Uppsala to Cologne is to bus which costs €85 - €210 and takes 26h 59m.

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

The fastest way to get from Uppsala to Cologne is to fly which takes 4h 43m and costs €85 - €240.

Is there a direct bus between Uppsala and Cologne?

No, there is no direct bus from Uppsala station to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Uppsala Centralstation and arriving at Köln Heumarkt via Arlanda Airport Terminal 4 & 5, Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof and Wiesdorf Leverkusen Mitte Bf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 59m.

Is there a direct train between Uppsala and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Uppsala station to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Uppsala Centralstation and arriving at Köln Hbf via Stockholm Centralstation and Hamburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 23m.

How far is it from Uppsala to Cologne?

The distance between Uppsala and Cologne is 1235 km. The road distance is 1560.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Uppsala to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 18h 23m and costs €110 - €320.

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

It takes approximately 4h 43m to get from Uppsala to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Uppsala to Cologne bus from?

Uppsala to Cologne bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Arlanda Airport Terminal 4 & 5 station.

Where do I catch the Uppsala to Cologne train from?

Uppsala to Cologne train services, operated by Mälartåg, depart from Uppsala Centralstation.

Train, bus or fly from Uppsala to Cologne?

The best way to get from Uppsala to Cologne is to fly which takes 4h 43m and costs €85 - €240. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €110 - €320 and takes 18h 23m, you could also bus, which costs €85 - €210 and takes 26h 59m.

Where does the Uppsala to Cologne bus arrive?

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

Where does the Uppsala to Cologne train arrive?

Uppsala to Cologne train services, operated by Mälartåg, arrive at Stockholm Centralstation.

Can I drive from Uppsala to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Uppsala to Cologne is 1561 km. It takes approximately 15h 19m to drive from Uppsala to Cologne.

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

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Where can I stay near Cologne?

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Uppsala to Cologne - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and car train

There are 8 ways to get from Uppsala 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 Cologne Bonn Airport
best
1. Fly from Stockholm-Arlanda Airport (ARN) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)ARN - CGN
4h 43m
€85–240
Train
1. Take the train from Uppsala Centralstation to Stockholm Centralstation929 / ...
2. Take the train from Stockholm Centralstation to Hamburg Hbf345
3. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Köln Hbf43 / ...
18h 23m
€115–316
Bus
1. Take the bus from Arlanda Airport Terminal 4 & 5 to Hamburg, Zentraler OmnibusbahnhofN602
2. Take the bus from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof to LeverkusenN74
26h 59m
€88–205
Drive 1,560.6 km
1. Drive from Uppsala to Cologne1,560.6 km
15h 19m
€250–361
Fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Fly from Stockholm-Arlanda Airport (ARN) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)ARN - DUS
5h 26m
€110–417
Fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Stockholm-Arlanda Airport (ARN) to Frankfurt (FRA)ARN - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Hbf
5h 48m
€129–323
Train via Södertälje
1. Take the train from Uppsala Centralstation to Södertälje centrum station
2. Take the train from Södertälje Syd station to Hamburg Hbf
3. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Köln Hbf43 / ...
19h 48m
€127–273
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Uppsala to Hamburg Hbf
2. Take the car train from Hamburg Hbf to Hannover Hbf
3. Drive from Hannover Hbf to Cologne
15h 32m
€314–435

Uppsala to Cologne by train

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18h 23mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,235.3 km
Duration: 4h 43m

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

Ryanair, Eurowings, and Lufthansa fly from Stockholm-Arlanda Airport (ARN) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Uppsala Centralstation to Köln Hbf via Stockholm Centralstation and Hamburg Hbf in around 18h 23m.

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