Copenhagen to Cologne Train & Bus Tickets

Train or bus? What recent searches show

Fares and timetables seen in recent TransitScanner searches for Copenhagen to Cologne, side by side.

Last checked 28 Oct 2026. This is what searches saw, not a live quote: fares change, and the price at the seller's checkout is the one that counts.

Copenhagen to Cologne: what to expect

Copenhagen and Cologne are about 645 kilometres apart. TransitScanner compares the train and bus options sold on this route across many sellers, so fares, journey times and companies can be seen side by side.

This is an international route from Denmark to Germany. Carry valid travel documents (passport or EU ID card where applicable) for border checks. At 645 km this is a long-distance journey.

Fares are asked of the sellers on every search; the price at their checkout is the one that counts.

How to find cheap Copenhagen–Cologne tickets

• Book early: fares often rise as the departure date approaches.
• Fares often differ between weekdays and times of day, so compare several dates.
• Use the multi-date scanner to find the cheapest day in a week or month.
• Compare direct and connecting options: a change can be cheaper, a direct journey is usually quicker.

About Cologne

• Cologne Cathedral was the world's tallest building from 1880 to 1890. (Source: Wikipedia)
• Eau de Cologne has been produced in the city since 1709. (Source: Wikipedia)
• Cologne's weights and measures, such as the Cologne mark, were used throughout medieval Europe. (Source: Wikipedia)

FAQ: Copenhagen to Cologne

How long does the journey from Copenhagen to Cologne take?
In recent searches the typical journey took about 15 h 15 min by train and about 16 h by bus (median of the journeys seen, last checked 28 Oct 2026).

What is the cheapest ticket from Copenhagen to Cologne?
The lowest fare seen recently is €38.47 by bus (FlixBus), for travel on 8 Dec 2026 (seen 18 Oct 2026). The lowest train fare seen is €38.96. Fares change daily: search your date to compare current train and bus prices.

Is it cheaper by train or by bus from Copenhagen to Cologne?
In recent searches the lowest train fare was €38.96 and the lowest bus fare €38.47, so the bus was cheaper. Fares change by date, so compare your own.

Which companies sell tickets from Copenhagen to Cologne?
Recent searches showed journeys sold by FlixTrain, FlixBus.