The cheapest and fastest trains from Copenhagen Central Station to Cologne/Bonn Flughafen
Cheapest price
$162
Average price
$162
Fastest journey
10 h 17 m
Average duration
10 h 17 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
644 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Copenhagen Central Station to Cologne/Bonn Flughafen is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Copenhagen Central Station to Cologne/Bonn Flughafen will cost around $162 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $162.
Of the 1 trains that leave Copenhagen Central Station for Cologne/Bonn Flughafen on Sun, Jun 21, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Jun 21 the direct trains cover the 644 km distance in an average of 10 h 17 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 10 h 17 m .
On Sun, Jun 21 the slowest trains will take 10 h 17 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
7:08 AM10h17Copenhagen Central Station5:25 PMCologne/Bonn Flughafen$1621One-way0 transfers
7:08 AM10h17Copenhagen Central Station5:25 PMCologne/Bonn Flughafen$1621One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Copenhagen Central Station to Cologne/Bonn Flughafen
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Copenhagen Central Station to Cologne/Bonn Flughafen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $70. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 53m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $70, and a flight costs an average of $590.
Distance: 400 miles (644 km)
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| Train | Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$132 Average price | $75 Average price Cheapest | $628 Average price | $203 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
11h 39m Average total duration 11h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 15h 5m Average total duration 14h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 53m Average total duration Fastest 3h 53m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 8h 25m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Copenhagen Central Station to Cologne/Bonn Flughafen:
A bus is $57 (€46) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Copenhagen Central Station to Cologne/Bonn Flughafen costing on average $132 (€108).
A bus is $553 (€452) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Copenhagen Central Station to Cologne/Bonn Flughafen costing on average $628 (€514).
Other travel options to Cologne/Bonn Flughafen take longer:
Train takes on average 11h 9m.
Bus takes on average 14h 35m.
Tickets start at around $132 (€108) compared to roughly $203 (€167) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $72 (€59). The journey takes 11h 9m versus 8h 25m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Live departures
Copenhagen Central Station to Cologne/Bonn Flughafen train times
The table below shows live departures for Copenhagen Central Station to Cologne/Bonn Flughafen trains for tomorrow, Sunday, June 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 7:08 AM Copenhagen Central Station | 10h17 | 5:25 PM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Copenhagen Central Station to Cologne/Bonn Flughafen
Trains from Copenhagen Central Station to Cologne/Bonn Flughafen run on average 8 times per day, taking around 11h 9m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $88 (€72) but you can travel from only $70 (€57) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 07:08, the last at 23:35. The fastest train covers the 400 miles (644 km) distance in 10h 7m.
Distance 400 miles (644 km) |
Average train duration 11h 9m |
Cheapest ticket price $88 (€72) |
Trains per day 8 |
Fastest train 10h 7m |
First train 7:08 AM |
Last train 11:35 PM |
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Low Season Jul - Sep |
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Train companies: Danish Railways (DSB) from Copenhagen Central Station to Cologne/Bonn Flughafen trainsDanish Railways (DSB) trains will get you between Copenhagen Central Station and Cologne/Bonn Flughafen from $70 (€57). 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 Copenhagen Central Station to Cologne/Bonn Flughafen
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Copenhagen Central Station to Cologne/Bonn Flughafen by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Cologne/Bonn Flughafen, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Copenhagen Central Station to Cologne/Bonn Flughafen
- 6:00 AM - 11:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week from 5:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m. Departures can be made outside of opening hours. You can access the car park at 4 rue de Compiègne as well as at 112 rue Maubeuge
- Restaurant Frk. Barners Kælder
- Tivoli Food Hall
- Outside the main entrance
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms
- DKK 5
- Hotel Astoria
- Copenhagen Plaza Hotel
- Hotel Ansgar
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-13 for trains to Sweden, Germany, and regional destinations
- Hall 2: S-train platforms
- Hall 3: Metro connections
- Metro: Line M3, Line M4
- Bus: Several lines available
- S-train: Lines A, B, C, E, H
- Monday: 09:00 13:00 - 12:30 18:00
- Tuesday: 09:00 13:00 - 12:30 18:00
- Wednesday: 09:00 13:00 - 12:30 18:00
- Thursday: 09:00 13:00 - 12:30 18:00
- Friday: 09:00 13:00 - 12:30 18:00
- Saturday: 09:00 13:30 - 13:00 16:00
- Sunday: 12:00 16:00 - 15:30 20:00
- Café Bistro Leysieffer
- Mishba
- Ständige Vertretung
- Kamps
