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Compare train, bus, and flight for Cologne to Oslo
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Cologne to Oslo among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €59. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 3m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 1.0 - 2.6kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €59, and a flight costs an average of €164.
Distance: 637 miles (1026 km)
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Most popular Bus | Flight | Train |
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€109 Average price Cheapest | €471 Average price | €231 Average price |
23h 6m Average total duration 22h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 3m Average total duration Fastest 3h 3m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 20h 25m Average total duration 19h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
1.0 - 2.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 3.1 - 6.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Cologne to Oslo by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Cologne to Oslo is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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FAQs: Travel from Cologne to Oslo
Travel to Oslo easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Cologne to Oslo.

There are 3 travel options between Cologne and Oslo. You can take a train, flight or bus.
The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Oslo is by taking a bus with average ticket prices of $66 (€59) compared to other travel options to Oslo:
Taking a bus costs $87 (€78) less than taking a flight, which costs on average $153 (€138) for the same trip.
Taking a bus costs $207 (€187) less than taking a train, which average ticket prices of $273 (€246).
The quickest way to travel from Cologne to Oslo is by flight, which takes on average 4 h compared to other travel options that take longer:
Bus takes on average 22 h 17 min.
Train takes 17 h 32 min on average.
The Cologne to Oslo distance is around 636 miles (1026 km).
The average frequency per day from Cologne to Oslo is:
- 4 buses a day.
- Around 7 flights per day.
- 2 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip between Cologne and Oslo as scheduled services by train, flight or bus can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Cologne to Oslo:
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Cologne to Oslo:
- You can take a bus from Cologne to Oslo with FlixBus. Cheap tickets can be found for $66 (€59) with FlixBus from Cologne to Oslo.
- You can travel to Oslo from Cologne by flight with Lufthansa, Eurowings or Lufthansa Cityline (2). You can find cheap tickets on Omio for $153 (€138) with Lufthansa from Cologne to Oslo.
- You can go to Oslo from Cologne by train with Deutsche Bahn. You'll see cheap train tickets for $273 (€246) with Deutsche Bahn from Cologne to Oslo on Omio.
Yes, there are direct routes from Cologne to Oslo with the following travel companies:
- You can book a direct bus with.
- You'll find direct flights with.
- You can travel directly by train with.
Direct services to Oslo tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your journey.
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