Cologne to Halmstad by train

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Overview: trains from Cologne to Halmstad

Find the key information for travelling by train from Cologne to Halmstad, 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 02:09 View journey
Last train 23:27 View journey
Avg changes 2
Fastest journey 12hr 6m View journey
Distance (km) 745
Trains / day 13 View all
Cheapest journey US$107.00 View journey
Avg journey time 14hr 34m
Train operators 11

Going from Cologne to Halmstad by train

About to set off from Cologne to Halmstad by rail? Make your journey as seamless as possible with this guide, packed with tips on schedules, route details and how to find the best deals on tickets.

Train cost between Cologne to Halmstad

Getting from Cologne to Halmstad by rail typically costs US$107.00, but runs about if booked a month in advance. If you wait until 7 days before departure, prices increase to . Booking as early as possible helps you find the lowest cost tickets, but that’s not the only way to save.

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Cologne to Halmstad departure timetable

On this route, 13 trains run daily, with the first one leaving Cologne at 02:09 and the last leaving at 23:17 during the week.

For weekend travel to Halmstad, the earliest departure is at 02:09 and the last one is at 23:27. You will find that departures along this journey occur every 38 minutes.

Travel time and distance between Cologne and Halmstad

The route’s fastest journey takes 12 hours and 6 minutes, covering a total of 745 kilometres.

Booking time frame: Cologne to Halmstad trains

Tickets for travel to Halmstad along this route are available for purchase 6 months before the travel date. Set up a booking alert to be notified as soon as your ideal travel date goes on sale.

Learn even more about travelling from Cologne to Halmstad by train

Need more information on travelling through Europe by train? Head to our help articles for details on everything from booking to navigating stations and understanding different ticket types. Then review the travel ideas we’ve compiled in our city guide: Halmstad.

FAQs about the train journey from Cologne to Halmstad

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

The train route from Cologne to Halmstad covers 745 kilometres.

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Child and youth passengers

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