- Must visit
Vasa Museum
A world-class museum built around the remarkably preserved 1628 warship Vasa, with powerful storytelling about maritime history and recovery.
Cheapest price on Aug 30
$168
Average ticket price on Aug 30
$168
Fastest journey on Aug 30
15 h 24 m
Average journey duration on Aug 30
15 h 25 m
Trains on Aug 30
2
Distance
1168 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Cologne to Stockholm is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Cologne to Stockholm will cost around $168 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $168.
It's difficult to get from Cologne to Stockholm without transferring at least 4 times.
ICE 618 · S5 · ECE 396 · R 1094
ICE 206 · S1 · ECE 1196 · R 1104
ICE 618 · S5 · ECE 396 · R 1094
ICE 206 · S1 · ECE 1196 · R 1104Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Cologne to Stockholm among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $125 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 6h 31m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 1.2 - 2.9kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $125, while a flight costs an average of $251.
Distance: 725 miles (1168 km)
| Train | Most popular Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$125 Average price Cheapest | $251 Average price | $146 Average price | $398 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
16h 35m Average total duration 16h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 31m Average total duration Fastest 4h 31m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 25h 12m Average total duration 24h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 16h 48m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
- CO2 emissions | 3.5 - 7.0kg CO2 emissions | 1.2 - 2.9kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Cologne to Stockholm:
A train is $21 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Cologne to Stockholm costing on average $146.
A train is $126 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Cologne to Stockholm costing on average $251.
Other travel options to Stockholm take longer:
Train takes on average 16h 5m.
Bus takes on average 24h 42m.
The journey is about 43m faster (16h 5m by train vs 16h 48m by car) and roughly $272 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($125 vs $398). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Cologne to Stockholm trains for today, Saturday, August 29. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ICE 618 · S5 · ECE 396 · R 1094 | Delayed 4:11 AM 6:11 AMCologne Hbf | 15h24 | 9:35 PM Stockholm Central Station | 4 transfers | |
ICE 100 · ICE 1541 · S3 · ECE 1198 | On time 11:16 PM Cologne Hbf | 18h21 | 5:37 PM Stockholm Central Station | 6 transfers | |
ICE 100 · ICE 1541 · S3 · ECE 1198 | On time 11:16 PM Cologne Hbf | 18h21 | 5:37 PM Stockholm Central Station | 6 transfers | |
| Sunday, August 30 | |||||
ICE 618 · S5 · ECE 396 · R 1094 | 6:11 AM Cologne Hbf | 15h24 | 9:35 PM Stockholm Central Station | 4 transfers | |
ICE 206 · S1 · ECE 1196 · R 1104 | On time 7:11 AM Cologne Hbf | 15h25 | 10:36 PM Stockholm Central Station | 4 transfers | |
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Trains from Cologne to Stockholm run on average 2 times per day, taking around 16h 5m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $74 but you can travel from only $58 by flight.
The earliest train runs at 00:11, the last at 23:30. The fastest train covers the 725 miles (1168 km) distance in 15h 25m.
Distance 725 miles (1168 km) |
Average train duration 16h 5m |
Cheapest ticket price $74 |
Trains per day 2 |
Fastest train 15h 25m |
First train 12:11 AM |
Last train 11:30 PM |
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Best time to book 35 days |
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Most Cologne to Stockholm trains use the Köln Hbf to Stockholm Centralstation station pair. Use this guide to compare Cologne and Stockholm train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Köln Hbf is 1 km from Cologne city centre. Public transport options include:
Köln Hbf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: asiagourmet, Coffee Fellows, dean&david, Dunkin' Donuts, KFC, McDonald's, Pizza Hut, Nordsee, Starbucks, Schweinske, & more
Free Wi-Fi for 30 minutes only. ATMs are available at Köln Hbf.
Ticket office support is available at Köln Hbf. Information desks are one near the departure/arrival board and another near the escalators close to Platforms 4 and 5.
Luggage storage is there are luggage lockers in the station. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Köln Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Köln Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Köln Hbf: Wheelchair accessible & mobility assistance staff. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
Nearby hotels include Wyndham Koeln, Hilton Cologne, Excelsior Hotel Ernst.
Köln Messe/Deutz is 1 km from Cologne city centre. Public transport options include:
Köln Messe/Deutz has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Imbiss Athena, Arena Grill, Cafe Especial, Joe Champs
Wi-Fi is available at Köln Messe/Deutz. ATMs are available at Köln Messe/Deutz.
Ticket office support is available at Köln Messe/Deutz. Information desks are available at Köln Messe/Deutz.
Luggage storage is available at Köln Messe/Deutz. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Köln Messe/Deutz: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Köln Messe/Deutz: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Köln Messe/Deutz.
Nearby hotels include Pension Helenenwall, Zur guten Quelle, Zum Goldenen Hut, Merlin.
Köln/Bonn Flughafen is 13 km from Cologne city centre. Public transport options include:
Köln/Bonn Flughafen has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Café Bistro Leysieffer, Mishba, Ständige Vertretung, Kamps
Wi-Fi is available at Köln/Bonn Flughafen. ATMs are available at Köln/Bonn Flughafen.
Ticket office support is available at Köln/Bonn Flughafen. Information desks are available at Köln/Bonn Flughafen.
Luggage storage is available at Köln/Bonn Flughafen. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Köln/Bonn Flughafen: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Köln/Bonn Flughafen: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Köln/Bonn Flughafen.
Stockholm Centralstation has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Burger King, Caffe Ritazza, Blueberry Tunnelgången, Espresso House, Holy Monkey, Icha Icha, Starbucks, Upper Crust, Sushi Yama, O'Learys, & many more
The station WiFi is called "All Station Guests" and is free to use. ATMs are there are ATMs in various locations inside the station.
The ticket office is open Mon - Fri: 06:00 - 21:00, Sat - Sun: 10:00 - 20:00. Information desks are information center for visitors, travelers and tourists is located in Centralhallen.
Luggage storage is luggage lockers are located near the bus terminal as well as in the upper level between Blueberry Tunnelgången and Kronans Apotek.
Available at Stockholm Centralstation: Taxis, WC.
Available at Stockholm Centralstation: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Stockholm Centralstation: Facilities include elevators, escalators, ramps and barrier-free toilets. Personalized special assistance can be requested to escort or assist passengers.
Nearby hotels include Freys Hotel, Nordic Light Hotel, Radisson Blu Royal Viking Hotel.
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