How to get from Cologne to Stockholm

Travel between Cologne, Germany and Stockholm, Sweden is: Fully open.

Can travellers from Germany enter Sweden?

International entry is allowed at this time for: Entry is fully open for citizens and permanent residents of Germany.

Are there rules for self-quarantine when arriving to Stockholm from Cologne?

Conditions of entry into Sweden:

• No COVID-19 testing required
• No quarantine required

Are there COVID-19 safety rules for social distancing and wearing face masks in Stockholm, Sweden?

To reduce the spread of COVID-19, the government of Sweden has imposed the following measures:

• Physical distance requirement: 1.5 metre (s) (5 feet)
• Face mask requirement: Recommended

This information was last checked on 15/05/2022. As this information can change due to the nature of the pandemic, make sure to review the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations   for your trip from Cologne to Stockholm.

Return travel to Cologne, Germany from Sweden is: Partially open.

Are there any travel restrictions on reentering Germany from Sweden?

Entry into Germany is allowed for: Entry is partially open for citizens and permanent residents of Sweden.

Are there requirements to self-quarantine on arrival into Germany from Sweden?

Requirements for reentering Germany:

• Travellers must present a negative COVID-19 test as either a RT-PCR performed within 3 hours prior to arrival, or an Antigen test performed within 2 hours prior to arrival
• Travellers with a certificate of vaccination are exempt from providing a negative COVID-19 test
• Travellers who have recovered from COVID-19 in the last 9 months are exempt from providing a negative COVID-19 test (certificate needed)

What are the requirements for social distancing and wearing face masks in Germany?

All travellers must abide by the following measures in Germany to reduce the spread of coronavirus in the country:

• Social distance: 1.5 metre (s) (5 feet)
• Face masks: Mandatory

The above information about your return travel to Cologne, Germany was last verified on 16/05/2022. As this information can change due to the nature of the pandemic, please check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations   closer to your planned date of travel to Cologne from Stockholm.

There are 3 ways to get from Cologne to Stockholm: coach, flight or train.

A train service offers the cheapest way to travel from Cologne to Stockholm, which costs on average £50.

This is compared to other ways of getting to Stockholm:

A train journey is usually £35 less than a journey to Stockholm by coach, which costs on average £85 for the same trip.

A train is about £60 less than a flight, which costs on average £110 for this trip.

The fastest way to get to Stockholm from Cologne is by flight with an average travel time of 4 h.

There are alternative travel options to Stockholm that can usually take longer:

In comparison, going by coach can take 20 h 26 min   on average.

In comparison, taking a train requires on average 15 h 30 min   of travel time.

The distance from Cologne to Stockholm is approximately 724 miles (1167 km).

The average frequency per day from Cologne to Stockholm is:

• Around 1 train per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip between Cologne and Stockholm as scheduled services by coach, flight or train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points when travelling from Cologne to Stockholm:

• Most travellers board their coach from Köln, Köln Bonn Airport and arrive in Stockholm, Terminalslingan.
• Most travellers board their plane from Cologne/Bonn Airport and arrive in Stockholm Arlanda Airport.
• Most travellers board their train from Köln Hbf and arrive in Stockholm Centralstation.

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 Flixbus for coaches to Stockholm. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for Flixbus Cologne to Stockholm tickets on Omio for £85.
• Travel with Eurowings Europe for flights to Stockholm. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for Eurowings Europe Cologne to Stockholm tickets on Omio for £110.
• Deutsche Bahn with connection can get you to Stockholm by train. You can find a good deal for train tickets with Deutsche Bahn with connection from Cologne to Stockholm for £50 on Omio.

Yes, there are direct services available from Cologne to Stockholm with the following travel operators:

• You'll find direct flights per day with.
• You can find around 1 direct train per day and book this direct train with.

Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Stockholm as you won't need to change in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets to Stockholm from Cologne.

When planning your trip from Cologne to Stockholm, it’s good to keep in mind what tickets to book and their prices in the next 7 days:

• Coach tickets are costing £85 one way on average.
• Plane tickets cost on average £110 one way.
• Train tickets cost on average £50 one way.

However, we recommend buying tickets from Cologne to Stockholm online a few months in advance to get the best deals and save money on your upcoming journey.