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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 train with prices starting from $71. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 45m. 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 train costs an average of $71, and a flight costs an average of $37.
Distance: 725 miles (1168 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus |
|---|---|---|
$102 Average price Cheapest | $221 Average price | $146 Average price |
16h 25m Average total duration 15h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 45m Average total duration Fastest 2h 45m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 23h 28m Average total duration 22h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
- CO2 emissions | 3.5 - 7.0kg CO2 emissions | 1.2 - 2.9kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular airline |  Most popular bus company |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Stockholm to Cologne:
A train is $44 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Stockholm to Cologne costing on average $146.
A train is $119 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Stockholm to Cologne costing on average $221.
Other travel options to Cologne take longer:
Train takes on average 16h 25m.
Bus takes on average 23h 28m.
Travel optionsfrom Stockholm to Cologne
How to get from Stockholm to Cologne by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Stockholm to Cologne is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
R 1067 · IC 851 · IC 5763 · 111837:22 AM18h15Stockholm Central Station1:37 AMCologne-Ehrenfeld$1311One-way7 transfers
Cheapest
- R 1067 · IC 851 · IC 5763 · 111837:22 AM18h15Stockholm Central Station1:37 AMCologne-Ehrenfeld$1311One-way7 transfers
Fastest
LH2415 · LH198211:50 AM5h50Stockholm Arlanda Airport5:40 PMCologne Bonn Airport$5541One-way1 transfer
Other options
- R 1107 · ECE 1199 · S1 · ICE 10312:23 PM20h25Stockholm Central Station8:48 AMCologne Hbf$1311One-way4 transfers
- R 1059 · ECE 395 · S3 · ICE 6176:20 AM15h35Stockholm Central Station9:55 PMCologne Hbf$1691One-way4 transfers
- R 1071 · ECE 397 · S1 · ICE 6197:22 AM16h27Stockholm Central Station11:49 PMCologne Hbf$1691One-way4 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus+
FlixTrain9:55 AM28h01Stockholm, Cityterminalen1:56 PMCologne Hbf$1791One-way2 transfers - FlixBus · FlixBus11:25 PM26h10Stockholm, Cityterminalen1:35 AMKöln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2)$1911One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus12:50 PM31h20Stockholm, Cityterminalen8:10 PMKöln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2)$1961One-way1 transfer
OS968 · OS2498:00 PM24h05Stockholm Arlanda Airport8:05 PMCologne Bonn Airport$3701One-way1 transfer- OS968+
OS89178:00 PM25h45Stockholm Arlanda Airport9:45 PMCologne Bonn Airport$4581One-way1 transfer - LH2415 · LH198411:50 AM7h05Stockholm Arlanda Airport6:55 PMCologne Bonn Airport$5511One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Stockholm to Cologne:
A train is $44 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Stockholm to Cologne costing on average $146.
A train is $119 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Stockholm to Cologne costing on average $221.
Other travel options to Cologne take longer:
Train takes on average 16h 25m.
Bus takes on average 23h 28m.
- 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.
- Flights mostly depart from Stockholm Arlanda Airport and arrive in Cologne Bonn Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Stockholm Central Station and arrive in Cologne Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Stockholm, Cityterminalen and arrive in Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen).
- Travel with Malta Air, Eurowings, Lufthansa, Smartwings, Ryanair, Austrian Airlines, KLM, Swiss to go to Cologne by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Cologne by bus.
- Travel with SJ, Deutsche Bahn, Snälltåget to go to Cologne by train.
- 1 direct flights per day with Malta Air, Eurowings, Smartwings.
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