How to travel from Cologne to Oslo

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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 $73. 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 $73, and a flight costs an average of $181.

Distance: 637 miles (1026 km)

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$120

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$495

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$286

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23h 14m

Average total duration

22h 44m

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1.0 - 2.6kg

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3.1 - 6.2kg

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from Cologne to Oslo

How to get from Cologne to Oslo by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

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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.

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    9:20 AM32h35
    Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen)
    5:55 PMOslo, Schweigaards gate (Bussterminal)
    $1481One-way
    2 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    9:20 AM32h35
    Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen)
    5:55 PMOslo, Schweigaards gate (Bussterminal)
    $1481One-way
    2 transfers

Fastest

  • EurowingsLX4425+SwissLX1210
    6:20 AM6h55
    Cologne Bonn Airport
    1:15 PMOslo Airport Gardermoen
    $12291One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    4:05 AM28h50
    Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen)
    8:55 AMOslo, Schweigaards gate (Bussterminal)
    $1571One-way
    2 transfers
  • FlixTrainFlixTrain+FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    12:14 PM29h41
    Cologne Hbf
    5:55 PMOslo, Schweigaards gate (Bussterminal)
    $1761One-way
    2 transfers
  • EurowingsLH5348+LufthansaLH2424
    7:00 AM7h50
    Cologne Bonn Airport
    2:50 PMOslo Airport Gardermoen
    $14601One-way
    1 transfer

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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.

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There are 3 options to travel between Cologne and Oslo including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Cologne to Oslo is a bus with an average price of $73 (€58).

This is compared to other travel options from Cologne to Oslo:

A bus is $108 (€86) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Cologne to Oslo costing on average $181 (€144).

A bus is $200 (€160) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cologne to Oslo costing on average $273 (€218).

The fastest way to travel from Cologne to Oslo is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 5m.

Other travel options to Oslo take longer:

Train takes on average 17h 32m.

Bus takes on average 20h 54m.

The distance from Cologne to Oslo is approximately 637 miles (1026 km).
The average frequency per day from Cologne to Oslo is:
  • Around 6 flights per day.
  • Around 5 buses per day.
  • Around 2 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Cologne and Oslo as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Cologne to Oslo:
  • Flights mostly depart from Cologne Bonn Airport and arrive in Oslo Airport Gardermoen.
  • Buses mostly depart from Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen) and arrive in Oslo, Schweigaards gate (Bussterminal).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Cologne to Oslo, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Oslo by bus.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Oslo by train.
  • Travel with Lufthansa, Swiss, Lufthansa Cityline, Sas Airways, Air Baltic, Helvetic Airways, Eurowings to go to Oslo by flight.
Omio customers who travel from Cologne to Oslo often also extend their vacation to go to Stockholm, Copenhagen, Gothenburg, Bergen, Tromsø. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Oslo and these popular destinations at a great price.

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