The average train between Bucharest and Cologne takes 2d and the fastest train takes 37h 45m. The train runs, on average, 6 times per week from Bucharest to Cologne. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 6 times a week between Bucharest and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 5:29 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bucharest is at 5:29 AM which arrives into Cologne at 6:14 PM. All services require a transfer at Budapest-Keleti and take an average of 2d. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
Want to know about travelling from Bucharest to Cologne? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Bucharest to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Bucharest station and arriving at Cologne station via Budapest-Keleti. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2d.
Bucharest to Cologne train services, operated by Romanian Railways (CFR), depart from Bucuresti Nord station.
Bucharest to Cologne train services, operated by Romanian Railways (CFR), arrive at Köln Messe/Deutz Bf station.
The distance between Bucharest and Cologne is 1,599.5 km. The road distance is 1,999 km.
You can take a train from Bucuresti Nord to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Budapest-Keleti, Wien Hbf, and Aschaffenburg Hbf in around 29h 18m.