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Compare train, bus, and flight for Cologne to Stockholm
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cologne to Stockholm among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $76. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 4h 18m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 1.2 - 2.9kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $76, and a flight costs an average of $41.
Distance: 725 miles (1168 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$138 Average price | $290 Average price | $137 Average price Cheapest | $389 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
16h 29m Average total duration 15h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 18m Average total duration Fastest 4h 18m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 25h 14m Average total duration 24h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 16h 48m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
- CO2 emissions | 3.5 - 7.0kg CO2 emissions | 1.2 - 2.9kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Cologne to Stockholm:
A bus is $0.75 (€0.62) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cologne to Stockholm costing on average $138 (€113).
A bus is $153 (€126) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Cologne to Stockholm costing on average $290 (€238).
Other travel options to Stockholm take longer:
Train takes on average 15h 59m.
Bus takes on average 24h 44m.
Travel optionsfrom Cologne to Stockholm
How to get from Cologne to Stockholm by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Cologne to Stockholm is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
ICE 1028 · 11158 · ECE 398 · R 10843:47 AM16h51Cologne Hbf8:38 PMStockholm Central Station$831One-way4 transfers
Cheapest
- ICE 1028 · 11158 · ECE 398 · R 10843:47 AM16h51Cologne Hbf8:38 PMStockholm Central Station$831One-way4 transfers
Fastest
OS8918+
OS9696:00 PM4h40Cologne Bonn Airport10:40 PMStockholm Arlanda Airport$7321One-way1 transfer
Other options
- ICE 618 · ECE 396 · R 1100+X2 5486:11 AM16h29Cologne Hbf10:40 PMStockholm Central Station$971One-way3 transfers
- ICE 912 · 89737 · S1 · Bus S18:32 PM23h07Cologne Messe/Deutz7:39 PMStockholm Central Station$1291One-way9 transfers
- 17432 · 89737 · S1 · Bus S18:21 PM23h18Cologne Hbf7:39 PMStockholm Central Station$1291One-way9 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus11:35 PM31h15Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen)6:50 AMStockholm, Cityterminalen$1891One-way2 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus4:05 PM25h25Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen)5:30 PMStockholm, Cityterminalen$2521One-way2 transfers
FlixTrain+FlixBus · FlixBus4:14 PM28h11Cologne Hbf8:25 PMStockholm, Cityterminalen$2621One-way2 transfers
- OS8914+OS9616:30 AM26h50Cologne Bonn Airport9:20 AMStockholm Arlanda Airport$4691One-way1 transfer
- EW6 · EW46095:10 PM4h50Cologne Bonn Airport10:00 PMStockholm Arlanda Airport$6771One-way1 transfer
- OS8918+OS9616:00 PM15h20Cologne Bonn Airport9:20 AMStockholm Arlanda Airport$6781One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Cologne to Stockholm:
A bus is $0.75 (€0.62) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cologne to Stockholm costing on average $138 (€113).
A bus is $153 (€126) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Cologne to Stockholm costing on average $290 (€238).
Other travel options to Stockholm take longer:
Train takes on average 15h 59m.
Bus takes on average 24h 44m.
- Around 7 flights per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
- Around 2 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Cologne and Stockholm as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Cologne Bonn Airport and arrive in Stockholm Arlanda Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Cologne Hbf and arrive in Stockholm Central Station.
- Buses mostly depart from Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen) and arrive in Stockholm, Cityterminalen.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Stockholm by bus.
- Travel with SJ, Deutsche Bahn, Snälltåget, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Stockholm by train.
- Travel with Malta Air, Eurowings, Ryanair, Lufthansa, Austrian Airlines, Edelweiss Air, Tuifly, KLM, Lufthansa Cityline, Smartwings to go to Stockholm by flight.
- 1 direct flights per day with Malta Air, Ryanair, Smartwings.
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