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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Gothenburg to Cologne
Cheapest price
$250
Average price
$250
Fastest journey
13 h 20 m
Average duration
15 h
Trains per day
4
Distance
1355 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Gothenburg to Cologne is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Gothenburg to Cologne will cost around $250 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $250.
It's difficult to get from Gothenburg to Cologne without transferring at least 2 times.
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Gothenburg to Cologne
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Gothenburg to Cologne among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $148. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 13h 17m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $148, and a flight costs an average of $220.
Distance: 841 miles (1355 km)
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| Train | Most popular Flight | Bus |
|---|---|---|
$186 Average price | $290 Average price | $148 Average price Cheapest |
18h 23m Average total duration 17h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 16h 17m Average total duration Fastest 13h 17m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 42h 55m Average total duration 42h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Gothenburg to Cologne train times
The table below shows live departures for Gothenburg to Cologne trains for today, Monday, March 23. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5:55 AM Gothenburg | 13h20 | 7:15 PM Köln Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| 6:55 PM Gothenburg | 13h53 | 8:48 AM Köln Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| 7:55 PM Gothenburg | 18h53 | 2:48 PM Köln Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| Tuesday, March 24 | |||||
| 4:55 AM Gothenburg | 13h53 | 6:48 PM Köln Hbf | 2 transfers | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Gothenburg to Cologne
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Trains from Gothenburg to Cologne run on average 3 times per day, taking around 17h 53m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $186 (€151) but you can travel from only $148 (€120) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 05:40, the last at 19:40. The fastest train covers the 841 miles (1355 km) distance in 14h 7m.
Distance 841 miles (1355 km) |
Average train duration 17h 53m |
Cheapest ticket price $186 (€151) |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 14h 7m |
First train 05:40 |
Last train 19:40 |
High season Jan - Mar |
Low season Apr - Jun |
Train companies: Oresundstag from Gothenburg to Cologne trainsOresundstag trains will get you between Gothenburg and Cologne from $148 (€120). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Gothenburg to Cologne
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