How to travel from Cologne to Stockholm

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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 $80. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 44m. 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 $80, and a flight costs an average of $39.

Distance: 725 miles (1168 km)

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$192

Average price

$329

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$140

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16h 16m

Average total duration

15h 46m

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30m

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5h 44m

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2h 44m

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3h 0m

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25h 8m

Average total duration

24h 38m

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30m

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CO2 emissions

3.5 - 7.0kg

CO2 emissions

1.2 - 2.9kg

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SJ

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KM Malta Airlines

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

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from Cologne to Stockholm

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

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Cologne to Stockholm is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

FlixTrainFlixTrain+FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
04:14PM25h16
Cologne Hbf
05:30PMStockholm, Cityterminalen
$1801One-way
2 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
09:20AM32h10
Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen)
05:30PMStockholm, Cityterminalen
$1771One-way
2 transfers

Fastest

KM Malta AirlinesFR 4772
05:05PM2h10
Cologne Bonn Airport
07:15PMStockholm Arlanda Airport
$3151One-way
0 transfers

Other options

Deutsche BahnICE 616 · ECE 1174+Oresundstag1136 Öresundstågen+SJ2 SJ
08:11AM21h49
Cologne Hbf
06:00AMStockholm Central Station
$3481One-way
3 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
04:05AM28h10
Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen)
08:15AMStockholm, Cityterminalen
$1941One-way
1 transfer
Austrian AirlinesOS250 · OS961
08:35PM12h30
Cologne Bonn Airport
09:05AMStockholm Arlanda Airport
$5111One-way
1 transfer
Eurowings OS8918+Austrian AirlinesOS961
05:55PM15h10
Cologne Bonn Airport
09:05AMStockholm Arlanda Airport
$5631One-way
1 transfer
Eurowings LX4431+SWISSLX1254
07:15PM4h10
Cologne Bonn Airport
11:25PMStockholm Arlanda Airport
$9011One-way
1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Cologne to Stockholm

Travel to Stockholm 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 Stockholm.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Cologne and Stockholm including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Cologne to Stockholm is a flight with an average price of $39 (€32).

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

A flight is $41 (€33) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Cologne to Stockholm costing on average $80 (€65).

A flight is $153 (€123) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cologne to Stockholm costing on average $192 (€155).

The fastest way to travel from Cologne to Stockholm is by flight with an average journey time of 2h 10m.

Other travel options to Stockholm take longer:

Train takes on average 17h 22m.

Bus takes on average 20h 59m.

The distance from Cologne to Stockholm is approximately 725 miles (1168 km).
The average frequency per day from Cologne to Stockholm is:
  • 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Cologne to Stockholm:
  • Flights mostly depart from Cologne Bonn Airport and arrive in Stockholm Arlanda Airport.
  • Buses mostly depart from Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen) and arrive in Stockholm, Cityterminalen.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Cologne to Stockholm, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with KM Malta Airlines, Ryanair, Eurowings , Lufthansa, Edelweiss Air, TUIfly, KLM, Lufthansa Cityline, Austrian Airlines, Smartwings to go to Stockholm by flight.
  • Travel with SJ, Deutsche Bahn, Snälltåget to go to Stockholm by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus, Wupsi to go to Stockholm by bus.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Cologne to Stockholm:
  • 1 direct flights per day with KM Malta Airlines, Smartwings.
Omio customers who travel from Cologne to Stockholm often also extend their vacation to go to Copenhagen, Oslo, Gothenburg, Malmö, Berlin. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Stockholm and these popular destinations at a great price.
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