How to travel from Stockholm to Cologne

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Stockholm to Cologne

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Stockholm to Cologne among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $83. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 41m. 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 $83, and a flight costs an average of $26.

Distance: 725 miles (1168 km)

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Bus

$194

Average price

$335

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$142

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16h 20m

Average total duration

15h 50m

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30m

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5h 41m

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2h 41m

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3h 0m

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23h 51m

Average total duration

23h 21m

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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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from Stockholm to Cologne

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

Our recommendation

flight

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

KM Malta AirlinesFR 4771
07:50PM2h10
Stockholm Arlanda Airport
10:00PMCologne Bonn Airport
$311One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

KM Malta AirlinesFR 4771
07:50PM2h10
Stockholm Arlanda Airport
10:00PMCologne Bonn Airport
$311One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

KM Malta AirlinesFR 4771
07:50PM2h10
Stockholm Arlanda Airport
10:00PMCologne Bonn Airport
$311One-way
0 transfers

Other options

FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus+FlixTrainFlixTrain
09:55AM28h07
Stockholm, Cityterminalen
02:02PMCologne Hbf
$1661One-way
2 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
11:25PM26h00
Stockholm, Cityterminalen
01:25AMKöln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen)
$1521One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
09:55AM30h10
Stockholm, Cityterminalen
04:05PMKöln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen)
$1661One-way
2 transfers
KM Malta AirlinesFR 3656 · FR 5551
04:05PM8h40
Stockholm Arlanda Airport
12:45AMCologne Bonn Airport
$2301One-way
1 transfer
Austrian AirlinesOS966 · OS249
03:20PM4h30
Stockholm Arlanda Airport
07:50PMCologne Bonn Airport
$3981One-way
1 transfer
Austrian AirlinesOS966+Eurowings OS8917
03:20PM6h40
Stockholm Arlanda Airport
10:00PMCologne Bonn Airport
$4371One-way
1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Stockholm to Cologne

Travel to Cologne 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 Stockholm to Cologne.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Stockholm and Cologne including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Stockholm to Cologne is a flight with an average price of $26 (€21).

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

A flight is $56 (€45) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Stockholm to Cologne costing on average $83 (€66).

A flight is $167 (€133) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Stockholm to Cologne costing on average $194 (€154).

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

Other travel options to Cologne take longer:

Train takes on average 16h 12m.

Bus takes on average 24h 51m.

The distance from Stockholm to Cologne is approximately 725 miles (1168 km).
The average frequency per day from Stockholm to Cologne 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 Stockholm and Cologne 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 Stockholm to Cologne:
  • Flights mostly depart from Stockholm Arlanda Airport and arrive in Cologne Bonn Airport.
  • Buses mostly depart from Stockholm, Cityterminalen and arrive in Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Stockholm to Cologne, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Eurowings , KM Malta Airlines, Ryanair, Lufthansa, Smartwings, TUIfly, Austrian Airlines, SWISS, KLM to go to Cologne by flight.
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Cologne by bus.
  • Travel with SJ, Deutsche Bahn, Snälltåget, Swedish Railways (SJ) to go to Cologne by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Stockholm to Cologne:
  • 1 direct flights per day with KM Malta Airlines, Ryanair, Smartwings.
Omio customers who travel from Stockholm to Cologne often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Amsterdam, Berlin, Brussels, London. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Cologne and these popular destinations at a great price.
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