- Must visit
Vasa Museum
Stockholm’s most famous museum, built around the remarkably preserved 17th-century warship Vasa. A must for Swedish history and maritime heritage.
Cheapest price
$119
Average price
$160
Fastest journey
17 h 40 m
Average duration
19 h 34 m
Trains per day
12
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 $160 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $119.
It's difficult to get from Cologne to Stockholm without transferring at least once.
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10300 SnälltågetOmio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cologne to Stockholm among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $77. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 4h 18m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 1.2 - 2.9kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $77, and a flight costs an average of $42.
Distance: 725 miles (1168 km)
Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$141 Average price | $296 Average price | $140 Average price Cheapest | $397 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
16h 29m Average total duration 15h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 18m Average total duration Fastest 4h 18m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 25h 14m Average total duration 24h 44m 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 bus is $0.77 (€0.62) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cologne to Stockholm costing on average $141 (€113).
A bus is $156 (€126) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Cologne to Stockholm costing on average $296 (€238).
Other travel options to Stockholm take longer:
Train takes on average 15h 59m.
Bus takes on average 24h 44m.
The journey is about 49m faster (15h 59m by train vs 16h 48m by car) and roughly $257 (€207) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($141 (€113) vs $397 (€320)). 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, Sunday, May 31. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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ICE 612 · 11176 · IC 5764 · IC 70176 | Delayed 10:18 AM 12:11 PMCologne Hbf | 20h27 | 8:38 AM Stockholm Central Station | 5 transfers | |
ICE 612 · 11176 · IC 5764 · IC 70176 | Delayed 10:18 AM 12:11 PMCologne Hbf | 20h27 | 8:38 AM Stockholm Central Station | 5 transfers | |
ICE 612 · ECE 392 · R 1180+ X2 520 | Delayed 10:18 AM 12:11 PMCologne Hbf | 20h27 | 8:38 AM Stockholm Central Station | 3 transfers | |
ICE 549 · ICE 680 · ECE 392 · R 1180 | Delayed 10:27 AM 12:26 PMCologne Hbf | 20h12 | 8:38 AM Stockholm Central Station | 4 transfers | |
ICE 200 · ECE 392 · R 1180+ X2 520 | On time 1:11 PM Cologne Hbf | 19h27 | 8:38 AM Stockholm Central Station | 3 transfers | |
ICE 610 · ECE 392 · R 1180+ X2 520 | On time 2:16 PM Cologne Hbf | 18h22 | 8:38 AM Stockholm Central Station | 3 transfers | |
ICE 108+ 10300 Snälltåget | On time 3:11 PM Cologne Hbf | 22h06 | 1:17 PM Stockholm Central Station | 1 transfer | |
ICE 108+ 344 SJ · 522 X 2000 | On time 3:11 PM Cologne Hbf | 18h26 | 9:37 AM Stockholm Central Station | 2 transfers | |
ICE 108+ 344 SJ | On time 3:11 PM Cologne Hbf | 18h45 | 9:56 AM Stockholm Central Station | 1 transfer | |
ICE 518+ 344 SJ · 522 X 2000 | On time 4:12 PM Cologne Hbf | 17h25 | 9:37 AM Stockholm Central Station | 2 transfers | |
ICE 518+ 10300 Snälltåget | On time 4:12 PM Cologne Hbf | 21h05 | 1:17 PM Stockholm Central Station | 1 transfer | |
ICE 518+ 344 SJ | On time 4:12 PM Cologne Hbf | 17h44 | 9:56 AM Stockholm Central Station | 1 transfer | |
| Monday, June 1 | |||||
ICE 614+ 344 SJ | On time 10:15 AM Cologne Hbf | 23h41 | 9:56 AM Stockholm Central Station | 1 transfer | |
ICE 614+ 344 SJ · 522 X 2000 | On time 10:15 AM Cologne Hbf | 23h22 | 9:37 AM Stockholm Central Station | 2 transfers | |
ICE 612+ 344 SJ | On time 12:11 PM Cologne Hbf | 21h45 | 9:56 AM Stockholm Central Station | 1 transfer | |
ICE 612+ 10300 Snälltåget | On time 12:11 PM Cologne Hbf | 25h06 | 1:17 PM Stockholm Central Station | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Cologne to Stockholm run on average 2 times per day, taking around 15h 59m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $99 (€80) but you can travel from only $42 (€34) 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 20h 27m.
Distance 725 miles (1168 km) |
Average train duration 15h 59m |
Cheapest ticket price $99 (€80) |
Trains per day 2 |
Fastest train 20h 27m |
First train 12:11 AM |
Last train 11:30 PM |
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