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 €100 - €220 and takes 26h 38m.

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 54m and costs €75 - €310.

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, Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof and Wiesdorf Leverkusen Mitte Bf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 38m.

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 30m.

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 30m and costs €200 - €550.

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

It takes approximately 4h 54m 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 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 54m and costs €75 - €310. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €200 - €550 and takes 17h 30m, you could also bus, which costs €100 - €220 and takes 26h 38m.

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 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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There are 10 ways to get from Uppsala to Cologne by plane, train, bus, car, or car train

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Fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
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1. Fly from Stockholm-Arlanda Airport (ARN) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane ARN - CGN
4h 54m
€76–304
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 30m
€202–544
Bus
1. Take the bus from Arlanda Airport Terminal 2 to Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhofbus N602
2. Take the bus from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof to Leverkusenbus N1360a
26h 38m
€108–213
Drive 1,559.5 km
1. Drive from Uppsala to Colognecar 1,559.5 km
15h 24m
€253–366
Fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Fly from Stockholm-Arlanda Airport (ARN) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane ARN - DUS
5h 17m
€90–296
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 41m
€129–362
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 18m
€126–426
Train via Harburg
1. Take the train from Uppsala Centralstation to Stockholm Centralstationtrain 873 / ...
2. Take the train from Stockholm Centralstation to Hamburg-Harburgtrain 345
3. Take the train from Hamburg-Harburg to Köln Hbftrain 43 / ...
18h 53m
€156–584
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 cartrain from Hamburg Hbf to Frankfurtcartrain
3. Drive from Frankfurt to Colognecar
19h 41m
€306–429

Uppsala to Cologne by train

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Distance: 1,235.3 km
Duration: 4h 54m

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) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Uppsala Centralstation to Köln Hbf via Stockholm Central and Hamburg Hbf in around 17h 30m.

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