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

The cheapest way to get from Uppsala to Cologne is to train and night train which costs €90 - €220 and takes 18h 55m.

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 48m and costs €90 - €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, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof and Münster-Mitte. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 28m.

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 35m.

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 35m and costs €100 - €320.

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

It takes approximately 4h 48m 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 48m and costs €90 - €260. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €100 - €320 and takes 18h 35m, you could also bus, which costs and takes 25h 28m.

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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Where can I stay near Cologne?

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

There are 9 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 48m
€90–253
Train
1. Take the train from Uppsala Centralstation to Stockholm Centralstationtrain 877 / ...
2. Take the train from Stockholm Centralstation to Hamburg Hbftrain 345
3. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Köln Hbftrain 43 / ...
18h 35m
€107–317
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Arlanda Airport Terminal 4 & 5 to Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhofbus
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Tostedttrain Rb / ...
3. Take the train from Tostedt to Köln Hbftrain Drf
23h 16m
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Uppsala Centralstation to Stockholm Centralstationtrain 877 / ...
2. Take the night train from Stockholm Centralstation to Hamburg Hauptbahnhofnighttrain Nt
3. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Köln Hbftrain 43 / ...
18h 55m
€92–212
Fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Fly from Stockholm-Arlanda Airport (ARN) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane ARN - DUS
2. Take the train from Duesseldorf Hbf to Koeln Hbftrain
5h 33m
€106–417
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 8m
€131–303
Bus
1. Take the bus from Arlanda Airport Terminal 4 & 5 to Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhofbus
2. Take the bus from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof to Münster bus stopbus N71 / ...
3. Take the bus from Münster-Mitte to Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleisbus
25h 28m
Drive 1,560.6 km
1. Drive from Uppsala to Colognecar 1,560.6 km
15h 24m
€252–363
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
€315–437

Uppsala to Cologne by train

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Distance: 1,235.3 km
Duration: 4h 48m

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 and Hamburg Hbf in around 18h 35m.

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