How to get from Copenhagen to Cologne
- 643 km as the crow flies
- 5 bus departures a day with FlixBus
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
Route details last verified on 25 September 2026.
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Copenhagen to Cologne: flight, train. The two cities are about 643 km apart in a straight line. The operators below come from a real route search, last verified on 25 September 2026. Run a live search for current times and fares.
This fare comes from a search on September 21, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
643 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €59Checked Sep 29 | 5h 28m1 transfer | See Flight details |
| Bus | €38Omio catalogue, Oct 3 | 15hdirect | See Bus details |
- Flight€59Checked Sep 295h 28m · 1 transferSee Flight details
- Bus€38Omio catalogue, Oct 315h · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Copenhagen to Cologne: cheapest or fastest?
Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Copenhagen Kastrup → Brussels Airportflight1h 45m
- 2Brussels Airport → Colognetrain
Deutsche Bahn·1h 43m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
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The amounts on each day are fares seen earlier, not live offers. A day with no figure is one we have not priced, not one without a service.
Flight prices by day, Copenhagen to Cologne
The lowest fare we saw for each day over the next three months. Tap a day to search it live.
Departures from Copenhagen to Cologne
FlixBus runs 5 scheduled departures a day, the first at 14:40 and the last at 16:40.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 5 | 14:40 | 16:40 |
All departures
- 14:40
- 15:40
- 16:40
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
Omio last refreshed these on Sat, Oct 3
Operators seen on these journeys
On this route you travel with Deutsche Bahn, FlixBus; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Copenhagen to Cologne works
Start with a flight from Copenhagen to Brussels, about 1h 45m. Transfer in Brussels and continue by Deutsche Bahn train on to Cologne (1h 43m). In total it's roughly €86 over 5h 28m, 1 transfer.
Copenhagen to Cologne: common questions
When is the first bus from Copenhagen to Cologne?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 14:40 and the last at 16:40, from Copenhagen Busterminal, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Copenhagen to Cologne?
5 a day with FlixBus, between 14:40 and 16:40.
Which station does the bus from Copenhagen to Cologne leave from?
Copenhagen Busterminal with FlixBus, according to the published timetable.
Is there a train from Copenhagen to Cologne?
Our route search found a train option, but we hold no verified timetable for this route yet. Check the operator's own timetable for departure times.
How far is Cologne from Copenhagen?
About 643 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
Which operators run Copenhagen to Cologne?
On this route you travel with Deutsche Bahn, FlixBus.
What is the cheapest way to get from Copenhagen to Cologne?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: Deutsche Bahn
Route calculated: 25 Sep 2026
Prices checked: 21 Sep 2026