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 €80 - €260 and takes 4h 52m.

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 52m and costs €80 - €260.

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-Ehrenfeld Gleis via Arlanda Airport Terminal 4 & 5, Hamburg and Südviertel, Essen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 51m.

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 17h 26m.

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 via Hamburg which takes 17h 26m and costs €100 - €300.

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

It takes approximately 4h 52m 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 52m and costs €80 - €260. Alternatively, you can train via Hamburg, which costs €100 - €300 and takes 17h 26m, you could also bus, which costs and takes 24h 51m.

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 24m to drive from Uppsala to Cologne.

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

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Uppsala to Cologne - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car

There are 10 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 52m
€80–255
Train via Hamburg
1. Take the train from Uppsala Centralstation to Stockholm Centralstationtrain 857 / ...
2. Take the train from Stockholm Centralstation to Hamburg Hauptbahnhoftrain Ic
3. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Köln Hbftrain 43 / ...
17h 26m
€105–297
Bus
1. Take the bus from Arlanda Airport Terminal 4 & 5 to Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhofbus
2. Take the bus from Hamburg to Essen Hbfbus
3. Take the bus from Südviertel, Essen to Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleisbus
24h 51m
Drive 1,560.6 km
1. Drive from Uppsala to Colognecar 1,560.6 km
15h 24m
€245–354
Fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Fly from Stockholm-Arlanda Airport (ARN) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane ARN - DUS
5h 28m
€105–407
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 10m
€124–303
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-Nord to Koeln Hbftrain
7h 35m
€114–303
Train
1. Take the train from Uppsala Centralstation to Stockholm Centralstationtrain 857 / ...
2. Take the train from Stockholm Central to Hamburg Hbftrain Ic
3. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Köln Hbftrain 43 / ...
17h 26m
€105–267
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Arlanda Airport Terminal 4 & 5 to Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhofbus
2. Take the bus from Hamburg Central Bus Station to Dortmund , Busbahnof Steinstrbus
3. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Koeln Hbftrain Re
26h 32m
€135–312
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Uppsala to Hamburg Hbfcar
2. Take the car train from Hamburg Hbf to Hannover Hbfcartrain
3. Drive from Hannover Hbf to Colognecar
15h 37m
€310–430

Uppsala to Cologne by train

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17h 26mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,235.4 km
Duration: 4h 52m

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) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Uppsala Centralstation to Köln Hbf via Stockholm Centralstation, Hamburg Hauptbahnhof, and Hamburg Hbf in around 17h 26m.

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