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Compare train, bus, and flight for Cologne to Stockholm
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Cologne to Stockholm among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $126 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 6h 31m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 1.2 - 2.9kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $126, while a flight costs an average of $252.
Distance: 725 miles (1168 km)
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Most popular Flight | Train | Bus | Driving |
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$252 Average price | $126 Average price Cheapest | $147 Average price | $399 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 31m Average total duration Fastest 4h 31m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 16h 35m Average total duration 16h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 25h 12m Average total duration 24h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 16h 48m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
3.5 - 7.0kg CO2 emissions | - 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 train is $21 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Cologne to Stockholm costing on average $147.
A train is $126 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Cologne to Stockholm costing on average $252.
Other travel options to Stockholm take longer:
Train takes on average 16h 35m.
Bus takes on average 25h 12m.
You'll arrive about 12h 17m sooner (4h 31m by flight vs 16h 48m by car) and save roughly $147 compared to fuel and tolls ($252 vs $399). You also avoid a long drive, giving you more time to relax or get on with your plans.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way, are travelling with bulky luggage, or need a car at your destination.
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.
IC 2349 · 82848 · S3 · 111529:11 PM22h24Cologne Hbf7:35 PMStockholm Central Station$821One-way8 transfers
Cheapest
- IC 2349 · 82848 · S3 · 111529:11 PM22h24Cologne Hbf7:35 PMStockholm Central Station$821One-way8 transfers
Fastest
LH1985 · LH24207:35 PM4h05Cologne Bonn Airport11:40 PMStockholm Arlanda Airport$3581One-way1 transfer
Other options
- ICE 920 · ECE 1198 · R 1066+X2 5422:09 AM18h18Cologne Hbf8:27 PMStockholm Central Station$871One-way3 transfers
- ICE 108 · 11180 · IC 5766 · IC 701883:11 PM20h44Cologne Hbf11:55 AMStockholm Central Station$981One-way5 transfers
- ICE 610 · ECE 392 · R 1162+X2 5262:11 PM21h44Cologne Hbf11:55 AMStockholm Central Station$991One-way3 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus11:35 PM31h15Köln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2)6:50 AMStockholm, Cityterminalen$1031One-way2 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus4:05 AM28h00Köln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2)8:05 AMStockholm, Cityterminalen$1121One-way1 transfer
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FlixTrain9:01 AM23h04Cologne Hbf8:05 AMStockholm, Cityterminalen$1171One-way1 transfer
LH4051+
LH24181:05 PM4h25Cologne Bonn Airport5:30 PMStockholm Arlanda Airport$3581One-way1 transfer- LH1983 · LH24206:25 PM5h15Cologne Bonn Airport11:40 PMStockholm Arlanda Airport$3581One-way1 transfer
- LH1973 · LH24168:30 AM5h55Cologne Bonn Airport2:25 PMStockholm Arlanda Airport$3581One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Cologne to Stockholm:
A train is $21 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Cologne to Stockholm costing on average $147.
A train is $126 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Cologne to Stockholm costing on average $252.
Other travel options to Stockholm take longer:
Train takes on average 16h 35m.
Bus takes on average 25h 12m.
- Around 8 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 Malta Air, Eurowings, Lufthansa, Austrian Airlines, Ryanair, Edelweiss Air, KLM, Lufthansa Cityline, Smartwings to go to Stockholm by flight.
- Travel with SJ, Deutsche Bahn, Snälltåget, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Stockholm by train.
- 1 direct flights per day with Malta Air, Ryanair, Smartwings.
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