How to travel from Stockholm to Cologne

Travel from Stockholm, Sweden to Cologne, Germany is: Partially open.

Is international entry into Cologne from Stockholm restricted?

International entry is currently allowed for: Entry is partially open for citizens and permanent residents of Sweden.

Do I need to self-quarantine upon arrival to Cologne, Germany from Stockholm?

• Negative COVID-19 test issued at most 2 days before arrival and 10 day mandatory self quarantine
• Travellers with a certificate of vaccination are exempt from compulsory quarantine
• Travellers who have recovered from COVID-19 in the last 6 months are exempt from compulsory quarantine (certificate needed)
• Negative COVID-19 test is required to end quarantine early. This test occurs on day 5 in quarantine
• Digital entry registration is required prior to arrival
• The exact quarantine requirements depend on the regulations in each federal state

What are the COVID-19 safety measures to follow in Cologne, Germany?

The government of Germany has imposed the following measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19:

• Social distance requirement: 1.5 metre (s) (5 feet)
• Face mask requirement: Mandatory

The above information was last verified on 1/21/22. Remember to check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations for your trip between Stockholm and Cologne closer to your planned date of departure here.

The restriction level for your return to Stockholm, Sweden from Germany is: Partially open.

Is my journey back to Stockholm from Cologne restricted?

Entry into Sweden is currently allowed for: Entry is partially open for citizens and permanent residents of Germany.

Do I need to self-quarantine upon arrival in Stockholm from Cologne?

Conditions of reentry into Sweden:

• Entry is allowed only for fully vaccinated travellers
• Negative COVID-19 test issued at most 3 days before arrival
• COVID-19 test upon arrival

What are the coronavirus safety measures I need to follow in Stockholm, Sweden?

You should observe these safety measures in Sweden as imposed by the government to reduce the spread of COVID-19:

• Physical distance requirement: 1.5 metre (s) (5 feet)
• Face mask requirement: Recommended

This information about your return travel to Sweden was last checked on 1/21/22. We advise you to check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations for your trip back to Stockholm from Cologne closer to your date of departure here.

There are 3 ways to get from Stockholm to Cologne: flight, bus or train.

The cheapest way to go to Cologne from Stockholm is by taking a bus, which costs on average $72 (€60).

This is compared to other ways of getting to Cologne:

A bus is $105 (€87) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Stockholm to Cologne costing on average $177 (€147).

Taking a bus is usually $12 (€10) less than taking a train to Cologne, which costs on average $84 (€70) for the same trip.

The fastest way to get to Cologne from Stockholm is by flight with an average travel time of 2 h 50 min.

Other travel options to Cologne can usually take longer:

In comparison, traveling by bus can take you on average 23 h 45 min.

In comparison, getting to Cologne by train can take on average 15 h 26 min.

Cologne is approximately 724 miles (1167 km) away from Stockholm.

The average frequency per day from Stockholm to Cologne is:

• 1 train per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip between Stockholm and Cologne as scheduled services by flight, bus or train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Stockholm to Cologne:

• Most travelers who book a plane ticket from Stockholm to Cologne depart from Stockholm Arlanda Airport to Cologne/Bonn Airport.
• Most travelers take a bus from Stockholm, Terminalslingan to Köln, Köln Bonn Airport.
• Most travelers who buy a train ticket from Stockholm to Cologne depart from Stockholm Centralstation to Köln Hbf.

Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Stockholm to Cologne:

• You can travel between Stockholm and Cologne by flight with Lufthansa. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for $177 (€147) with Lufthansa from Stockholm to Cologne.
• You can take a bus from Stockholm to Cologne with Flixbus. Cheap tickets can be found for $72 (€60) with Flixbus from Stockholm to Cologne.
• You can travel by train between Stockholm and Cologne with Deutsche Bahn with connection, and you can find Deutsche Bahn with connection Stockholm to Cologne tickets for $84 (€70) on Omio.

Yes, there are direct services available from Stockholm to Cologne with the following travel companies:

• You can take a direct flight with.

Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Cologne as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets between Stockholm and Cologne.

Before traveling from Stockholm to Cologne, it’s good to know what ticket you can buy and how much it will cost in the next 7 days:

• A plane ticket for this journey is costing $177 (€147) one way on average.
• A bus ticket for this journey costs on average $72 (€60) one way.
• A train ticket costs $84 (€70) one way on average for this trip.

But we recommend booking Stockholm to Cologne tickets online a few months before your planned travel date to score the best deals and save money on your trip.