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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 €60. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 42m. 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 €60, and a flight costs an average of €27.
Distance: 725 miles (1168 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus |
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€156 Average price | €235 Average price | €113 Average price Cheapest |
16h 42m Average total duration 16h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 42m Average total duration Fastest 2h 42m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 23h 33m Average total duration 23h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
- CO2 emissions | 3.5 - 7.0kg CO2 emissions | 1.2 - 2.9kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Stockholm to Cologne by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Stockholm to Cologne is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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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.

There are 3 ways to get from Stockholm to Cologne: train, bus or flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Stockholm to Cologne is a flight with an average price of $30 (€27).
This is compared to other travel options from Stockholm to Cologne:
Taking a flight costs $39 (€35) less than taking a bus, which costs on average $69 (€62) for the same trip.
A flight is $163 (€147) less than a train with an average ticket price of $193 (€174) from Stockholm to Cologne.
The fastest way to get to Cologne from Stockholm is by flight with an average travel time of 2 h 10 min.
Other travel options to Cologne take longer:
Getting to Cologne by bus takes 23 h 28 min on average.
Taking a train requires on average 16 h 12 min of travel time.
You should expect to travel around 724 miles (1167 km) between Stockholm and Cologne.
The average frequency per day from Stockholm to Cologne is:
- 1 bus a day.
- Around 1 train per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Stockholm and Cologne as scheduled services by train, bus or flight can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Stockholm to Cologne:
- Flights from Stockholm to Cologne most often leave from Stockholm Arlanda Airport and arrive in Cologne Bonn Airport.
The following travel companies offer services from Stockholm to Cologne:
- FlixBus can get you to Cologne by bus. You can find a good deal for bus tickets with FlixBus from Stockholm to Cologne for $69 (€62) on Omio.
- Eurowings, Ryanair, Lufthansa, Austrian Airlines or SWISS can get you to Cologne by plane. You can find a good deal for plane tickets with Ryanair from Stockholm to Cologne for $30 (€27) on Omio.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn or Swedish Railways (SJ) to go to Cologne by train. For a good deal on tickets, you can find Deutsche Bahn Stockholm to Cologne tickets on Omio for $133 (€120).
Yes, there are direct routes from Stockholm to Cologne with the following travel companies:
- You can travel directly by bus with.
- You'll find direct flights with.
- You can take a direct train with.
Direct services to Cologne tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your trip.
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