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Compare train for Cologne to Stendal
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cologne to Stendal among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of DKK 849 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 4m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of DKK 849, while a flight costs an average of DKK 3,366.
Distance: 239 miles (386 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
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DKK 849 Average price Cheapest | DKK 3,366 Average price | DKK 553 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 46m Average total duration 4h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 4m Average total duration Fastest 2h 4m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 5h 17m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.2 - 2.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Cologne to Stendal
Compare the available ways to get from Cologne to Stendal, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Cologne to Stendal:
A train is DKK 2,517 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Cologne to Stendal costing on average DKK 3,366.
Other travel options to Stendal take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 46m.
You'll arrive about 1h 1m sooner (4h 16m by train vs 5h 17m by car). Tickets start at around DKK 849 compared to roughly DKK 553 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Cologne to Stendal
How to get from Cologne to Stendal by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Cologne to Stendal is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

6:15 PM 1h10 Cologne 7:25 PM Stendal DKK 1,744 1 One-way 0 transfers
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6:15 PM 1h10 Cologne 7:25 PM Stendal DKK 1,744 1 One-way 0 transfers
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6:15 PM 1h10 Cologne 7:25 PM Stendal DKK 1,744 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Cologne to Stendal:
A train is DKK 2,517 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Cologne to Stendal costing on average DKK 3,366.
Other travel options to Stendal take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 46m.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 6 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Cologne and Stendal as scheduled services by train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Cologne Bonn Airport and arrive in Berlin Brandenburg Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Cologne Hbf and arrive in Stendal Hbf.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Stendal by train.
- Travel with Eurowings, Lufthansa, Air Baltic to go to Stendal by flight.
- 2 direct flights per day with Eurowings.
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