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

The cheapest way to get from Varde to Cologne is to bus which costs €60 - €95 and takes 17h 26m.

What is the fastest way to get from Varde to Cologne?

The fastest way to get from Varde to Cologne is to drive which takes 6h 17m and costs €120 - €180.

Is there a direct bus between Varde and Cologne?

No, there is no direct bus from Varde station to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Varde Rutebilstation and arriving at Köln Heumarkt via Grindsted Rutebilstation, Vejle Trafikcenter, Kolding bus station and Wiesdorf Leverkusen Mitte Bf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 26m.

Is there a direct train between Varde and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Varde to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Varde St. and arriving at Köln Hbf via Esbjerg St., Kolding St. and Hamburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 6m.

How far is it from Varde to Cologne?

The distance between Varde and Cologne is 800 km. The road distance is 688.3 km.

How do I travel from Varde to Cologne without a car?

The best way to get from Varde to Cologne without a car is to train via Hamburg which takes 10h 6m and costs €90 - €210.

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

It takes approximately 10h 6m to get from Varde to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Varde to Cologne bus from?

Varde to Cologne bus services, operated by Sydtrafik, depart from Varde Rutebilstation.

Where do I catch the Varde to Cologne train from?

Varde to Cologne train services, operated by Danish Railways (DSB), depart from Esbjerg St. station.

Train or bus from Varde to Cologne?

The best way to get from Varde to Cologne is to train via Hamburg which takes 10h 6m and costs €90 - €210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €60 - €95 and takes 17h 26m.

Where does the Varde to Cologne bus arrive?

Varde to Cologne bus services, operated by Sydtrafik, arrive at Grindsted Rutebilstation.

Where does the Varde to Cologne train arrive?

Varde to Cologne train services, operated by Danish Railways (DSB), arrive at Kolding St. station.

Can I drive from Varde to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Varde to Cologne is 688 km. It takes approximately 6h 17m to drive from Varde to Cologne.

Where can I stay near Cologne?

There are 1736+ hotels available in Cologne.

Varde to Cologne - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Varde to Cologne by train (Deutsche Bahn), bus, car, plane, or train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train via Hamburg
best
1. Take the train from Esbjerg St. to Kolding St.Ic / ...
2. Take the train from Kolding St. to Hamburg HbfEc
3. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Köln Hbf43 / ...
10h 6m
€92–204
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Varde Rutebilstation to Grindsted Rutebilstation198
2. Take the bus from Grindsted Rutebilstation to Vejle Trafikcenter838
3. Take the bus from Kolding bus station to LeverkusenN74
17h 26m
€63–95
Drive 688.3 km
1. Drive from Varde to Cologne688.3 km
6h 17m
€123–178
Bus to Billund Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Varde Rutebilstation to Grindsted Rutebilstation
2. Fly from Billund Airport (BLL) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)BLL - DUS
3. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Koeln Hbf
7h 50m
€108–353
Train
1. Take the train from Esbjerg St. to Tønder St.030
2. Take the train from Niebüll to Köln Hbf39
11h 16m
Bus to Billund Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the bus from Varde Rutebilstation to Grindsted Rutebilstation
2. Fly from Billund Airport (BLL) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)BLL - CGN
8h
€120–352
Bus to Billund Airport, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the bus from Varde Rutebilstation to Grindsted Rutebilstation
2. Fly from Billund Airport (BLL) to Frankfurt (FRA)BLL - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Hbf
6h 21m
€151–370
Train, train to Hamburg Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Esbjerg St. to Kolding St.
2. Take the train from Kolding to Hamburg-Altona
3. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)HAM - DUS
4. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Koeln Hbf
8h 34m
€152–391
Bus to Billund Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Take the bus from Varde Rutebilstation to Grindsted Rutebilstation
2. Fly from Billund Airport (BLL) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)BLL - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Arnhem Centraal
4. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Köln Hbf
8h 59m
€153–420

Varde to Cologne by train

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10h 6mAverage Duration

€92Cheapest Price

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Distance: 800.2 km
Duration: 10h 6m

What companies run services between Varde, Denmark and Cologne, Germany?

You can take a train from Varde St. to Köln Hbf via Esbjerg St., Kolding St., and Hamburg Hbf in around 10h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Varde Rutebilstation to Köln Heumarkt via Grindsted Rutebilstation, Vejle Trafikcenter, Kolding Busterminal, Kolding bus station, Leverkusen, and Wiesdorf Leverkusen Mitte Bf in around 17h 26m.

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