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Journey Duration	6 h 10 min
Connection per Day	100
Lowest Price	$18.03
Highest Price	$80.98
First Departure	1:30am
Last Departure	12:15am
Distance	285.6 mi
Departure	Cologne
Arrival	Flensburg
Carriers	DB - Regionalbahn, Metronom,

Cologne to Flensburg Train Times

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How much do train tickets from Cologne to Flensburg cost?

When you're traveling from Cologne to Flensburg, you can expect to pay an average of approximately $33.85. You might be able to find prices as low as $33.85, but it all depends on how you travel. Some forms of transport are cheaper than others, and prices will vary according to time of day, day of the week, season, and other factors. For the cheapest train tickets, make your reservation well in advance. If you can, travel at an off-peak time, as train ticket prices will often be reduced. You might also be able to save money by booking a connecting journey, rather than a direct route. Be sure to check the conditions of the ticket before booking, as sometimes cheaper train tickets cannot be changed or refunded. Use Virail to check your options before booking, to ensure that you find the lowest price for your journey.

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Cheap tickets from Cologne to Flensburg

Looking for the best deal on a train ticket for your trip? Here are 4 ways to get cheap train tickets from Cologne to Flensburg.

Book in advance and save

If you're looking for the best deal for your trip from Cologne to Flensburg, booking train tickets in advance is a great way to save money, but keep in mind that advance tickets are usually not available until 3 months before your travel date.

Stay flexible with your travel time and explore off-peak journeys

Planning your trips around off-peak travel times not only means that you'll be able to avoid the crowds, but can also end up saving you money. Being flexible with your schedule and considering alternative routes or times will significantly impact the amount of money you spend on getting from Cologne to Flensburg.

Always check special offers

Checking on the latest deals can help save a lot of money, making it worth taking the time to browse and compare prices. So make sure you get the best deal on your ticket and take advantage of special fares for children, youth and seniors as well as discounts for groups.

Unlock the potential of slower trains or connecting trains

If you're planning a trip with some flexible time, why not opt for the scenic route? Taking slower trains or connecting trains that make more stops may save you money on your ticket – definitely worth considering if it fits in your schedule.

FlixBus, a long-distance bus company, operates in both Europe and the United States. Founded in 2013, it has grown to become one of the largest bus operators in Europe, connecting over 2,500 destinations in 30 countries. Originating in Germany, FlixBus has expanded quickly to neighboring countries including France, Italy, Denmark, the Netherlands, and Croatia, while also offering regular services to Norway, Spain, and England. With affordable fares and comfortable amenities such as free Wi-Fi, power outlets, and onboard toilets, FlixBus provides a convenient and enjoyable travel experience.

Flixtrain is a European low-cost passenger rail service that offers affordable and comfortable train travel to various destinations across Germany. It is owned and operated by FlixMobility, the parent company of FlixBus, which is a popular bus transportation service in Europe. Flixtrain operates on several routes, including Berlin to Stuttgart, Berlin to Cologne, and Hamburg to Cologne, among others.

MittelrheinBahn is a regional train company that operates in the Rhine Valley region of Germany. It is a subsidiary of Transdev, a global transportation company. MittelrheinBahn operates on several routes, including the Koblenz-Mainz line, the Koblenz-Trier line, and the Koblenz-Bingen line. The company's trains are modern and comfortable, with amenities such as air conditioning, free Wi-Fi, and onboard toilets. MittelrheinBahn also offers various ticket options, including single tickets, day tickets, and group tickets. The company is committed to providing reliable and efficient service to its passengers, and it plays an important role in connecting communities in the Rhine Valley region.

National Express is a British multinational public transport company that operates bus, and rail services in the UK, Europe, North Africa, and North America. The company was founded in 1972 and has its headquarters in Birmingham, UK. National Express operates a fleet of over 1,600 buses, serving over 900 destinations across the UK. The company also operates rail services in the UK, including the East Anglia franchise.

Second Class

With Deutsche Bahn's Eurocity trains, a second-class ticket guarantees you a more affordable journey. Throughout your trip, you can access basic facilities like electrical outlets, air conditioning, and a bar carriage.

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First Class

If you wish to elevate your travel experience in a quieter place with additional services such as adjustable seats, more legroom, catering service, and seat selection, you can opt for the first-class tickets on Deutsche Bahn's Eurocity trains.

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Standard

A standard ticket on FlixTrain is a regular ticket / second class ticket. Flixtrain standard ticket offers you a comfortable seat, guaranteed Wi-Fi, access to power outlets, and one carry-on and one checked luggage with size restrictions.

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Second Class

Deutshce Bahn's second class ensures a comfortable journey with standard seating arrangements with free Wi-Fi, power socket, and. Second class passengers can buy food and drinks from the bar/bistro car or restaurant car.

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First Class

First Class travel with Deutsche Bahn provides a luxurious experience with comfortable seats and many amenities such as spacious seating with personalized on-seat service and exclusive lounge access at major stations. First-class passengers can have their orders delivered to their seats, but if you do not want to wait, you can also dine in the restaurant car or buy food and drinks from the bar/bistro car.

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Second Class

On SBB Intercity trains, in addition to basic amenities for Second Class ticket, there's a Family Zone specially designed to offer comfort for families with children. If you get hungry during the journey, you can enjoy tasty meals in the restaurant carriage.

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First Class

In the First Class of SBB Intercity, you can benefit from personal power socket, more comfortable seats, and larger luggage space. Some IC trains also offer quiet zones and business areas.

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Facility Description

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Facilities Description

Power sockets DB's EC trains feature recently updated coaches equipped with power sockets.

WiFi Deutsche Bahn is progressively adding free WiFi to their EC trains.

Luggage On DB Eurocity trains, you can bring any amount of luggage without restrictions. Store small bags either in the overhead racks or beneath your seats. For bigger luggage items, use the racks found in the compartments or close to the exterior doors.

Accessibility The Mobility Service assists with boarding, disembarking, and train transitions. Additionally, the staff is ready to address any inquiries or provide support to ensure a smooth journey.

Food and drink On EC trains, dine in the onboard restaurant or grab a quick bite from the bistro. First Class passengers receive complimentary meals at their seat. DB provides diverse, locally-sourced food options, including vegetarian and vegan choices.

Air conditioning DB's EC trains now boast modernized carriages with air conditioning.

WiFi Connect effortlessly on FlixTrain and enjoy free WiFi, whether you're catching up on work, chatting, or simply browsing.

Power sockets Keep your devices charged and ready. FlixTrain seats come equipped with power sockets and USB outlets.

Luggage For your safety and the comfort of everyone on board, FlixBus permits you to bring one carry-on bag that should fit under the seat or in the overhead compartment. You're also allowed one checked bag, but make sure you can load and unload it by yourself and store it in the overhead space or under your seat. Kindly ensure your luggage isn't bulky or poses a risk to others. Remember, it's up to you to keep track of your belongings during the trip.

Accessibility FlixTrain prioritizes comfort for all. Passengers with mobility concerns can book designated seats and utilize complimentary transportation for foldable wheelchairs and mobility aids. Reach out to FlixTrain for any assistance required.

Food and drink While FlixTrain doesn't offer onboard catering, you're welcome to bring along your own snacks and beverages.

Bicycle With FlixTrain, you can pack an extra piece of luggage, but it's a good idea to book early since train space is limited. Got sports equipment or a big musical instrument? They're welcome too, though an extra fee might apply. If you're cycling around, you can park your bike in specific areas for just 9 Euro, but ensure it's standard-sized and free of extra attachments. Remember to reserve a spot for your bike early, as space fills up fast

WiFi On ICE trains, enjoy free WiFi and access the ICE portal for movies, TV shows, audiobooks, games, and reading material.

Quiet zone Seek tranquillity on ICE Frankfurt in Coach 21 (second class) and Coach 28/29 (first class). On ICE 104/105 Basel, it's Coach 31 (second class) and Coach 38/39 (first class).

Power sockets Stay charged with a power socket available for every two seats on the train.

Luggage On ICE-trains, you can bring any amount of luggage without restrictions. Store small bags either in the overhead racks or beneath your seats. For bigger luggage items, use the racks found in the compartments or close to the exterior doors.

Accessibility For assistance in boarding, changing trains, or other queries, reach out to DB’s Mobility Service. The staff is always ready to assist and ensure a smooth journey.

Food and drink With ICE, choose between a full menu at the onboard restaurant or quick snacks at the bistro. For First Class passengers, complimentary food and drinks are served directly to your seat. DB's diverse menu, updated quarterly, features local and vegetarian/vegan options.

Air conditioning ICE trains not only offer air conditioning but are also innovating with eco-friendly systems that both cool and heat using natural refrigerants.

Bicycle On Deutsche Bahn trains, make sure it's disassembled and snugly packed in a case or cover with your name labeled on it, and you can bring it on board for free. You're also allowed one regular and one hand luggage item. Just ensure your bike doesn't get in the way of other travelers or block aisles. Note: Special bikes aren't permitted, but if you're an international traveler, there's no need to worry about peak-time restrictions.

WiFi Deutsche Bahn is rolling out free WiFi on their IC trains, with some already offering the service.

Power sockets All seats in both classes have power sockets on DB IC trains.

Luggage On IC trains, you can bring any amount of luggage without restrictions. Store small bags either in the overhead racks or beneath your seats. For bigger luggage items, use the racks found in the compartments or close to the exterior doors.

Accessibility Deutsche Bahn's Mobility Service provides assistance for boarding, disembarking, and train transfers. Staff are on hand to address questions and ensure a smooth trip.

Food and drink On the DB IC trains, there's a restaurant for meals or a bistro for snacks. You can eat at the bistro or in your seat. First Class passengers get free food at their seat. The menu changes but always has local food, including vegetarian and vegan choices.

Air conditioning Intercity trains have air-conditioned sections.

Bicycle For IC trains, a ticket and reservation are required for bicycles, with the reservation cost included. Bikes are typically stored in second class carriages, though your seat may be elsewhere.

Power sockets

DB's EC trains feature recently updated coaches equipped with power sockets.

WiFi

Deutsche Bahn is progressively adding free WiFi to their EC trains.

Luggage

On DB Eurocity trains, you can bring any amount of luggage without restrictions. Store small bags either in the overhead racks or beneath your seats. For bigger luggage items, use the racks found in the compartments or close to the exterior doors.

Accessibility

The Mobility Service assists with boarding, disembarking, and train transitions. Additionally, the staff is ready to address any inquiries or provide support to ensure a smooth journey.

Food and drink

On EC trains, dine in the onboard restaurant or grab a quick bite from the bistro. First Class passengers receive complimentary meals at their seat. DB provides diverse, locally-sourced food options, including vegetarian and vegan choices.

Air conditioning

DB's EC trains now boast modernized carriages with air conditioning.

WiFi

Connect effortlessly on FlixTrain and enjoy free WiFi, whether you're catching up on work, chatting, or simply browsing.

Power sockets

Keep your devices charged and ready. FlixTrain seats come equipped with power sockets and USB outlets.

Luggage

For your safety and the comfort of everyone on board, FlixBus permits you to bring one carry-on bag that should fit under the seat or in the overhead compartment. You're also allowed one checked bag, but make sure you can load and unload it by yourself and store it in the overhead space or under your seat. Kindly ensure your luggage isn't bulky or poses a risk to others. Remember, it's up to you to keep track of your belongings during the trip.

Accessibility

FlixTrain prioritizes comfort for all. Passengers with mobility concerns can book designated seats and utilize complimentary transportation for foldable wheelchairs and mobility aids. Reach out to FlixTrain for any assistance required.

Food and drink

While FlixTrain doesn't offer onboard catering, you're welcome to bring along your own snacks and beverages.

Bicycle

With FlixTrain, you can pack an extra piece of luggage, but it's a good idea to book early since train space is limited. Got sports equipment or a big musical instrument? They're welcome too, though an extra fee might apply. If you're cycling around, you can park your bike in specific areas for just 9 Euro, but ensure it's standard-sized and free of extra attachments. Remember to reserve a spot for your bike early, as space fills up fast

WiFi

On ICE trains, enjoy free WiFi and access the ICE portal for movies, TV shows, audiobooks, games, and reading material.

Quiet zone

Seek tranquillity on ICE Frankfurt in Coach 21 (second class) and Coach 28/29 (first class). On ICE 104/105 Basel, it's Coach 31 (second class) and Coach 38/39 (first class).

Power sockets

Stay charged with a power socket available for every two seats on the train.

Luggage

On ICE-trains, you can bring any amount of luggage without restrictions. Store small bags either in the overhead racks or beneath your seats. For bigger luggage items, use the racks found in the compartments or close to the exterior doors.

Accessibility

For assistance in boarding, changing trains, or other queries, reach out to DB’s Mobility Service. The staff is always ready to assist and ensure a smooth journey.

Food and drink

With ICE, choose between a full menu at the onboard restaurant or quick snacks at the bistro. For First Class passengers, complimentary food and drinks are served directly to your seat. DB's diverse menu, updated quarterly, features local and vegetarian/vegan options.

Air conditioning

ICE trains not only offer air conditioning but are also innovating with eco-friendly systems that both cool and heat using natural refrigerants.

Bicycle

On Deutsche Bahn trains, make sure it's disassembled and snugly packed in a case or cover with your name labeled on it, and you can bring it on board for free. You're also allowed one regular and one hand luggage item. Just ensure your bike doesn't get in the way of other travelers or block aisles. Note: Special bikes aren't permitted, but if you're an international traveler, there's no need to worry about peak-time restrictions.

WiFi

Deutsche Bahn is rolling out free WiFi on their IC trains, with some already offering the service.

Power sockets

All seats in both classes have power sockets on DB IC trains.

Luggage

On IC trains, you can bring any amount of luggage without restrictions. Store small bags either in the overhead racks or beneath your seats. For bigger luggage items, use the racks found in the compartments or close to the exterior doors.

Accessibility

Deutsche Bahn's Mobility Service provides assistance for boarding, disembarking, and train transfers. Staff are on hand to address questions and ensure a smooth trip.

Food and drink

On the DB IC trains, there's a restaurant for meals or a bistro for snacks. You can eat at the bistro or in your seat. First Class passengers get free food at their seat. The menu changes but always has local food, including vegetarian and vegan choices.

Air conditioning

Intercity trains have air-conditioned sections.

Bicycle

For IC trains, a ticket and reservation are required for bicycles, with the reservation cost included. Bikes are typically stored in second class carriages, though your seat may be elsewhere.

Services on board DB - Regionalbahn, Metronom and National Express from Cologne to Flensburg

Compare services on board when travelling from Cologne to Flensburg by train.

Facilities	DB - Regionalbahn	Metronom	National Express	FlixTrain	MittelrheinBahn	DB - Regional Express	DB - InterCity Express (ICE)	FlixBus	DB - Intercity	EuroCity
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What are the CO2 emissions from Cologne to Flensburg by train? The CO2 emissions from taking the train between Cologne and Flensburg are 2.6kg.

How much CO2 do I save by taking the train between Cologne and Flensburg? By taking the train between Cologne and Flensburg you will save 688.7kg CO2 emissions compared to a flight, 14.7kg compared to a bus and 64.1kg compared to a car.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is a train ticket from Cologne to Flensburg?

A train ticket from Cologne to Flensburg is $48.38. However the price varies depending on how early you buy, and if it's peak time to travel. Occasionally you can find them for as cheap as $18.03.

What's the cheapest train ticket from Cologne to Flensburg?

The cheapest ticket you can get from Cologne to Flensburg is $18.03. We recommend booking as early as possible and off-peak hours to get the cheapest ticket possible. Off-peak times are usually from 09:30 to 16:00, and after 19:00.

What's the distance between Cologne and Flensburg by train?

Cologne to Flensburg is 285.6 mi.

How long does the train between Cologne and Flensburg take?

Cologne to Flensburg is on average 7 h 40 min. However the fastest option will get you there in 6 h 10 min.

Which companies operate from Cologne to Flensburg?

The train journey from Cologne to Flensburg is covered by 10 operator(s). On Virail you can find these carriers that provide services on this route: DB - Regionalbahn, Metronom, National Express, FlixTrain, MittelrheinBahn, DB - Regional Express, DB - InterCity Express (ICE), FlixBus, DB - Intercity, EuroCity.

How many train connections per day go from Cologne to Flensburg?

Cologne to Flensburg has 100 connection(s) per day on average.

What time does the first train from Cologne to Flensburg leave?

The earliest train from Cologne to Flensburg departs at 1:30am. However be sure to check with us the schedule on the day you want to leave as the time may differ.

What time does the last train from Cologne to Flensburg depart?

The latest train from Cologne to Flensburg departs at 12:15am. However be sure to check with us the schedule on the day you want to leave as the time may differ.

Should I book my ticket from Cologne to Flensburg in advance?

If you can, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to ensure you get better savings. The cheapest train ticket we have found is $18.03 but this may be subject to change depending on the day of travel, hour you wish to depart and how far in advance you book.

From which stations can I leave from Cologne to Flensburg?

There are 1 station(s) that you can depart from Cologne to go to Flensburg. You can go from Cologne Central Station (train) and you can arrive at Flensburg Hauptbahnhof.

What's the fastest journey time between Cologne to Flensburg by train?

The fastest journey time by train between Cologne and Flensburg is 6 h 10 min.

Is there a direct train from Cologne to Flensburg?

Yes, there is a direct train between Cologne and Flensburg.

What are the CO2 emissions for Cologne to Flensburg by train?

The train journey from Cologne to Flensburg creates 2.6kg of CO2 emissions.

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Your journey from Cologne to Flensburg with Virail

How much do train tickets from Cologne to Flensburg cost?

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Stay flexible with your travel time and explore off-peak journeys

Always check special offers

Unlock the potential of slower trains or connecting trains

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Ticket types and facilities from Cologne to Flensburg

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