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 €75 - €190 and takes 27h.

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 41m and costs €90 - €240.

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 4 & 5, Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof and Wiesdorf Leverkusen Mitte Bf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h.

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 43m.

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 43m and costs €110 - €330.

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

It takes approximately 4h 41m 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 41m and costs €90 - €240. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €110 - €330 and takes 18h 43m, you could also bus, which costs €75 - €190 and takes 27h.

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 19m to drive from Uppsala to Cologne.

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

Book your Uppsala to Cologne train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Cologne?

There are 1746+ hotels available in Cologne.

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)ARN - CGN
4h 41m
€90–234
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Arlanda Airport Terminal 4 & 5 to Hamburg, Zentraler OmnibusbahnhofN602
2. Take the bus from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof to LeverkusenN74
27h
€77–185
Train
1. Take the train from Uppsala Centralstation to Stockholm Centralstation951 / ...
2. Take the train from Stockholm Centralstation to Hamburg Hbf345
3. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Köln Hbf43 / ...
18h 43m
€116–326
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Uppsala Centralstation to Stockholm Centralstation951 / ...
2. Take the night train from Stockholm Central to Hamburg HbfEn
3. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Köln Hbf43 / ...
18h 40m
€101–266
Fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Fly from Stockholm-Arlanda Airport (ARN) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)ARN - DUS
2. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Koeln Hbf
5h 18m
€108–285
Fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Stockholm-Arlanda Airport (ARN) to Frankfurt (FRA)ARN - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf
5h 53m
€132–322
Train via Södertälje
1. Take the train from Uppsala Centralstation to Södertälje hamn station
2. Take the train from Södertälje Syd station to Hamburg Hbf
3. Take the train from Hamburg Central Station to Cologne Messe/Deutz
20h 14m
€115–257
Drive 1,560.6 km
1. Drive from Uppsala to Cologne1,560.6 km
15h 19m
€252–364
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Uppsala to Hamburg Hbf
2. Take the car train from Hamburg Hbf to Hannover Hbf
3. Drive from Hannover Hbf to Cologne
15h 32m
€315–438

Uppsala to Cologne by train

11Weekly Trains

18h 43mAverage Duration

€116Cheapest Price

See schedules

Questions & Answers

Launch map view

Distance: 1,235.3 km
Duration: 4h 41m

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 43m.

Transport is disrupted due to the Russia-Ukraine war. Read more

Airlines

Train operators

Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around Germany

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.