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Trip Overview

The train between Cologne and Varna takes 2d 23h. The train runs, on average, 5 times per week from Cologne to Varna. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2d 23h
Duration
2,486 km
Distance
$532
Average price
5 times a week
Frequency

Cologne to Varna train times

Trains run 5 times a week between Cologne and Varna. The service departs Cologne at 7:30 PM in the evening, which arrives into Varna at 19:47:00. All services require a transfer at Ulm Hbf and take an average of 2d 23h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)WESTbahn GmbhÖBBRomanian Railways (CFR)Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)2d 23h • 4 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Arrives +3 days

    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)WESTbahn GmbhÖBBRomanian Railways (CFR)Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)2d 23h • 4 changes

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Arrives +3 days

    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)WESTbahn GmbhÖBBRomanian Railways (CFR)Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)2d 23h • 4 changes

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Arrives +3 days

    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)WESTbahn GmbhÖBBRomanian Railways (CFR)Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)2d 23h • 4 changes

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Arrives +3 days

    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)WESTbahn GmbhÖBBRomanian Railways (CFR)Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)2d 23h • 4 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Cologne to Varna? 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.

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  • Distance: 2,486.3 km
  • Duration: 2d 23h

What companies run services between Cologne, Germany and Varna, Bulgaria?

You can take a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Varna via Ulm Hbf, Wien Westbahnhof, Bucuresti Nord, and Ruse Razpredelitelna in around 36h 51m.

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