Cologne to Roskilde by train

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Overview: trains from Cologne to Roskilde

Find the key information for travelling by train from Cologne to Roskilde, including journey times, fares and operators serving the route. Compare your options and plan the journey that works for you with Rail Europe.

First train 00:19 View journey
Last train 23:15 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 8hr 45m View journey
Distance (km) 624
Trains / day 20 View all
Cheapest journey CA$126.75 View journey
Avg journey time 14hr 54m
Train operators 16

Explore Cologne to Roskilde by rail

Getting ready for a trip from Cologne to Roskilde aboard a local train? Here’s what you need to know — including departure times, fastest routes and ticket prices — about the trip.

Train cost between Cologne and Roskilde: point-to-point tickets

Train travellers have two ticket options to choose from: point-to-point tickets and rail passes. Point-to-point tickets are for one-way travel between two cities. Prices for point-to-point tickets on this route start from CA$126.75, then go to , if booked a month in advance, and , if booked 7 days in advance.

Cost of travel with European train passes

Passes allow unlimited travel in the covered region and timeframe. Passes, like a Eurail or Interrail Global Pass, cover travel to 33 countries. While passes cost more upfront, they quickly pay off if you plan to travel extensively or don’t have a fixed itinerary. Plus, passes also often offer discounts on local travel, museums and outings. Learn more about the financial benefits of rail passes with our European Rail Pass guide.

Whether you want to purchase a pass or a ticket, Rail Europe has you covered with the best deals and smoothest checkout.

Train times for travel from Cologne to Roskilde

During the week, the earliest departure time is at 00:19 and the last departure is 23:12. On weekends, the first train departs at 02:09 and the last train leaves at 23:15. On average, a total of 20 trains make this journey each day.

What are the travel time and distance for trains from Cologne to Roskilde?

On this route spanning 624 kilometres in total, the fastest journey takes 8 hours and 45 minutes.

How early can you book train tickets from Cologne to Roskilde?

Tickets on this route typically go on sale 5 and a half months in advance. Booking early gives you access to the most competitive prices and ample seating options.

Making the most of your Cologne to Roskilde travels

To ensure the smoothest of train journey, check out our vast help articles. To start planning your holiday and to find travel inspiration, check out our city guide: Roskilde.

FAQs about the train journey from Cologne to Roskilde

Want to know more about your journey from Cologne to Roskilde? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

The train journey between Cologne and Roskilde covers 624 kilometres.

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Child and youth passengers

The definition of "Child" and "Youth" varies by country and operator. This is why we ask for the age of young passengers.

Sometimes children below a certain age can travel without a seat for free. If you want to guarantee a seat for child passengers, enter '6' as the age of the child.

Read more about child and youth passenger ages. See also youth discounts and railcards.