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

The cheapest way to get from Uppsala to Cologne is to fly which costs €70 - €230 and takes 4h 56m.

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 56m and costs €70 - €230.

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 2 & 3, Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof and Wiesdorf Leverkusen Mitte Bf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 37m.

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 Central and Hamburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 28m.

How far is it from Uppsala to Cologne?

The distance between Uppsala and Cologne is 1235 km. The road distance is 1559.5 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 17h 28m and costs €220 - €460.

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

It takes approximately 4h 56m 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 2 & 3 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 56m and costs €70 - €230. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €220 - €460 and takes 17h 28m, you could also bus, which costs €100 - €210 and takes 26h 37m.

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 1560 km. It takes approximately 15h 23m to drive from Uppsala to Cologne.

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

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

There are 9 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)plane ARN - CGN
4h 56m
€73–227
Train
1. Take the train from Uppsala Centralstation to Stockholm Centralstationtrain 873 / ...
2. Take the train from Stockholm Central to Hamburg Hbftrain Ic / ...
3. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Köln Hbftrain 43 / ...
17h 28m
€223–454
Bus
1. Take the bus from Arlanda Airport Terminal 2 & 3 to Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhofbus N602
2. Take the bus from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof to Leverkusenbus N1360a
26h 37m
€104–207
Drive 1,559.5 km
1. Drive from Uppsala to Colognecar 1,559.5 km
15h 23m
€257–372
Fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Fly from Stockholm-Arlanda Airport (ARN) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane ARN - DUS
5h 21m
€95–245
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
5h 52m
€130–326
Fly to Brussels Airport, train
1. Fly from Stockholm-Arlanda Airport (ARN) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane ARN - BRU
2. Take the train from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Köln Hbftrain
7h 27m
€125–351
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Uppsala Centralstation to Stockholm City stationtrain 40
2. Take the bus from Stockholm Central Bus Station to Berlin Central Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Masurenallee - Berlin to Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleisbus
31h 9m
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Uppsala to Hamburg Hbfcar
2. Take the car train from Hamburg Hbf to Frankfurtcartrain
3. Drive from Frankfurt to Colognecar
19h 41m
€310–433

Uppsala to Cologne by train

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Distance: 1,235.4 km
Duration: 4h 56m

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

Ryanair, Eurowings, and two other airlines fly from Stockholm-Arlanda Airport (ARN) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Uppsala Centralstation to Köln Hbf via Stockholm Central and Hamburg Hbf in around 17h 28m.

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