The distance between Stockholm and Cologne is around 1,410km (876 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 13h 45m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Stockholm to Cologne by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Take the train to København H then Hamburg Hbf and then to Köln Hbf.
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Take the bus to Hamburg Hauptbahnhof/ZOB and then to Leverkusen Wiesdorf Mitte Bf.
There are several options for getting from Stockholm to Cologne by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €82 ($82) and will take around 22h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 13h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €215 ($215).
The distance between Stockholm and Cologne is around 1,410km (876 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,167km (725 miles)
It takes around 13h 45m to get from Stockholm and Cologne by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 14h 20m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Stockholm to Cologne is to take the train which takes around 13h 45m and will set you back approx €215 ($215).
The cheapest way to travel between Stockholm and Cologne, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €82 ($82) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Stockholm and Cologne. It typically takes around 13h 45m and departs every 20 mins.
There are no direct train services that runs from Stockholm to Cologne. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in København H and Hamburg Hbf. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 13h 45m.
Swedish Railways, Danish Railways, Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain and Snälltåget run train services between Stockholm and Cologne. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 13h 45m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Stockholm and Cologne. It typically takes around 22h 30m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Stockholm to Cologne. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Hamburg Hauptbahnhof/ZOB and Leverkusen Wiesdorf Mitte Bf. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 22h 30m.
FlixBus run regular bus services between Stockholm and Cologne. Buses run once daily and take around 22h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Stockholm to Cologne. We recommend that you take the train to København H then Hamburg Hbf and then to Köln Hbf. instead which will take 13h 45m.
The closest major airport to Cologne is Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) (CGN) which is approximately 13km (8 miles) from Cologne. Düsseldorf Airport (DUS) (DUS) and Dortmund Airport (DTM) (DTM) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Stockholm and Cologne. The distance is around 1,528km (950 miles) by road and it will take around 14h 20m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Stockholm to Cologne is to take the train which takes, on average, 13h 45m and will usually cost around €215 ($215).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train + 1 similar | 13h 45m | €215($215) | every 20 mins | 1,571km (976 miles) |
Train via Hamburg Hbf | 17h 10m | €150($150) | 3 times a week | 1,410km (876 miles) |
Bus | 22h 30m | €82($82) | once daily | 1,496km (929 miles) |
Drive | 14h 20m | €285($285) | on demand | 1,528km (950 miles) |
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The following major airports near Cologne offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Germany and internationally.