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The cheapest and fastest trainsfrom Oslo to CologneShowing times and prices for Jul 14
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Oslo to Cologne train with Norwegian Railways (VY)
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Compare train, bus, and flight for Oslo to Cologne
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Oslo to Cologne among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $133. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 11h 0m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $133, and a train costs an average of $328.
Distance: 990 miles (1594 km)
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| Train | Most popular Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$328 Average price | $224 Average price | $206 Average price Cheapest | $349 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
23h 3m Average total duration 22h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 14h 0m Average total duration Fastest 11h 0m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 44h 29m Average total duration 43h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 22h 16m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Oslo to Cologne:
A bus is $17 (€14) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Oslo to Cologne costing on average $224 (€185).
A bus is $121 (€100) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Oslo to Cologne costing on average $328 (€270).
Other travel options to Cologne take longer:
Train takes on average 22h 33m.
Bus takes on average 43h 59m.
Tickets start at around $328 (€270) compared to roughly $349 (€288) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $22 (€18). The journey takes 22h 33m versus 22h 16m 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.
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Oslo to Cologne train times
The table below shows live departures for Oslo to Cologne trains for today, Tuesday, July 14. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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.png) | 2:14 PM Oslo | 18h34 | 8:48 AM Köln Hbf | 3 transfers | |
| 3:45 PM Oslo | 23h03 | 2:48 PM Köln Hbf | 3 transfers | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Oslo to Cologne
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Trains from Oslo to Cologne run on average 2 times per day, taking around 22h 33m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $328 (€270) but you can travel from only $39 (€32) by flight.
The earliest train runs at 14:14, the last at 18:10. The fastest train covers the 990 miles (1594 km) distance in 18h 34m.
Distance 990 miles (1594 km) |
Average train duration 22h 33m |
Cheapest ticket price $328 (€270) |
Trains per day 2 |
Fastest train 18h 34m |
First train 2:14 PM |
Last train 6:10 PM |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Train companies: Norwegian Railways (VY) from Oslo to Cologne trainsNorwegian Railways (VY) trains will get you between Oslo and Cologne from $39 (€32). 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 Oslo to Cologne
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