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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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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus |
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$191 Average price | $327 Average price | $139 Average price Cheapest |
16h 16m Average total duration 15h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 44m Average total duration Fastest 2h 44m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 25h 8m Average total duration 24h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
- CO2 emissions | 3.5 - 7.0kg CO2 emissions | 1.2 - 2.9kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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How to get from Cologne to Stockholm by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Cologne to Stockholm is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FR 47728:10 PM2h05Cologne Bonn Airport10:15 PMStockholm Arlanda Airport$3151One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus11:35 PM31h15Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen)6:50 AMStockholm, Cityterminalen$2421One-way2 transfers
Fastest
FR 47728:10 PM2h05Cologne Bonn Airport10:15 PMStockholm Arlanda Airport$3151One-way0 transfers
Other options
FlixTrain+
FlixBus9:01 AM23h04Cologne Hbf8:05 AMStockholm, Cityterminalen$2561One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus4:05 AM28h00Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen)8:05 AMStockholm, Cityterminalen$2451One-way1 transfer
FlixTrain+
FlixBus · FlixBus4:14 PM25h16Cologne Hbf5:30 PMStockholm, Cityterminalen$2731One-way2 transfers
EW8055 · EW46094:15 PM5h05Cologne Bonn Airport9:20 PMStockholm Arlanda Airport$3801One-way1 transfer
EW8053 · EW460912:55 PM8h25Cologne Bonn Airport9:20 PMStockholm Arlanda Airport$3801One-way1 transfer
FR 5532 · FR 468111:35 AM10h50Cologne Bonn Airport10:25 PMStockholm Arlanda Airport$4331One-way1 transfer
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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 $152 (€123) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cologne to Stockholm costing on average $191 (€155).
Other travel options to Stockholm take longer:
Train takes on average 17h 22m.
Bus takes on average 20h 59m.
- 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.
- 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.
- Travel with SJ, Deutsche Bahn, Snälltåget to go to Stockholm by train.
- Travel with Malta Air, Ryanair, Eurowings, Lufthansa, Edelweiss Air, Tuifly, KLM, Lufthansa Cityline, Austrian Airlines, Smartwings to go to Stockholm by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus, Wupsi to go to Stockholm by bus.
- 1 direct flights per day with Malta Air, Smartwings.
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