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 €75 - €290 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 €75 - €290.

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 20m.

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 17h 20m and costs €110 - €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 train from?

Uppsala to Cologne train services, operated by Swedish Railways (SJ), depart from Uppsala Centralstation.

Train or fly from Uppsala to Cologne?

The best way to get from Uppsala to Cologne is to fly which takes 4h 52m and costs €75 - €290. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €110 - €300 and takes 17h 20m.

Where does the Uppsala to Cologne train arrive?

Uppsala to Cologne train services, operated by Swedish Railways (SJ), 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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Where can I stay near Cologne?

There are 1794+ hotels available in Cologne.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Uppsala to Cologne by plane, train, bus, night train, 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
€76–286
Train
1. Take the train from Uppsala Centralstation to Stockholm Centralstationtrain
2. Take the train from Stockholm Central to Hamburg Hbftrain Ic
3. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Köln Hbftrain 43 / ...
17h 20m
€112–297
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Arlanda Airport Terminal 4 & 5 to Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhofbus
2. Take the bus from Hamburg to Dortmund central bus stationbus
3. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Koeln Hbftrain Re
24h 40m
€135–252
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Uppsala Centralstation to Stockholm City stationtrain
2. Take the night train from Stockholm Central to Hamburg-Harburgnighttrain En
3. Take the train from Hamburg-Harburg to Köln Hbftrain 43 / ...
19h 5m
€130–238
Fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Fly from Stockholm-Arlanda Airport (ARN) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane ARN - DUS
5h 28m
€106–418
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 12m
€130–319
Drive 1,560.6 km
1. Drive from Uppsala to Colognecar 1,560.6 km
15h 24m
€249–359
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
€313–434

Uppsala to Cologne by train

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17h 20mAverage 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 Central and Hamburg Hbf in around 17h 20m.

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