How to travel from Cologne to Stockholm

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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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$191

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$327

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$139

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16h 16m

Average total duration

15h 46m

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5h 44m

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2h 44m

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25h 8m

Average total duration

24h 38m

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CO2 emissions

3.5 - 7.0kg

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1.2 - 2.9kg

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SJ

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Malta Air

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from Cologne to Stockholm

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

Our recommendation

flight

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

  • Malta AirFR 4772
    8:10 PM2h05
    Cologne Bonn Airport
    10:15 PMStockholm Arlanda Airport
    $3151One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    11:35 PM31h15
    Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen)
    6:50 AMStockholm, Cityterminalen
    $2421One-way
    2 transfers

Fastest

  • Malta AirFR 4772
    8:10 PM2h05
    Cologne Bonn Airport
    10:15 PMStockholm Arlanda Airport
    $3151One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • FlixTrainFlixTrain+FlixBusFlixBus
    9:01 AM23h04
    Cologne Hbf
    8:05 AMStockholm, Cityterminalen
    $2561One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    4:05 AM28h00
    Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen)
    8:05 AMStockholm, Cityterminalen
    $2451One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixTrainFlixTrain+FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    4:14 PM25h16
    Cologne Hbf
    5:30 PMStockholm, Cityterminalen
    $2731One-way
    2 transfers
  • EurowingsEW8055 · EW4609
    4:15 PM5h05
    Cologne Bonn Airport
    9:20 PMStockholm Arlanda Airport
    $3801One-way
    1 transfer
  • EurowingsEW8053 · EW4609
    12:55 PM8h25
    Cologne Bonn Airport
    9:20 PMStockholm Arlanda Airport
    $3801One-way
    1 transfer
  • Malta AirFR 5532 · FR 4681
    11:35 AM10h50
    Cologne Bonn Airport
    10:25 PMStockholm Arlanda Airport
    $4331One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Cologne to Stockholm

Travel to Stockholm 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 Cologne to Stockholm.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Cologne and Stockholm including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Cologne to Stockholm is a flight with an average price of $39 (€32).

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).

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

Other travel options to Stockholm take longer:

Train takes on average 17h 22m.

Bus takes on average 20h 59m.

The distance from Cologne to Stockholm is approximately 725 miles (1168 km).
The average frequency per day from Cologne to Stockholm 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 Cologne and Stockholm 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 Cologne to Stockholm:
  • 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.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Cologne to Stockholm, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • 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.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Cologne to Stockholm:
  • 1 direct flights per day with Malta Air, Smartwings.
Omio customers who travel from Cologne to Stockholm often also extend their vacation to go to Copenhagen, Oslo, Gothenburg, Malmö, Berlin. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Stockholm and these popular destinations at a great price.
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