What is the cheapest way to get from Alba Iulia to Cologne?

The cheapest way to get from Alba Iulia to Cologne is to bus via Sebeș which costs €65 - €100 and takes 25h 5m.

What is the fastest way to get from Alba Iulia to Cologne?

The fastest way to get from Alba Iulia to Cologne is to bus and fly which takes 7h 57m and costs €100 - €300.

Is there a direct bus between Alba Iulia and Cologne?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Alba Iulia and arriving at Köln. Services depart twice a week, and operate Wednesday and Friday. The journey takes approximately 23h 2m.

Is there a direct train between Alba Iulia and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Alba Iulia to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Alba Iulia and arriving at Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Loekoeshaza, Budapest-Keleti, Wien Hbf and Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 14m.

How far is it from Alba Iulia to Cologne?

The distance between Alba Iulia and Cologne is 1415 km. The road distance is 1616.7 km.

How do I travel from Alba Iulia to Cologne without a car?

The best way to get from Alba Iulia to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 20h 14m and costs €140 - €330.

How long does it take to get from Alba Iulia to Cologne?

It takes approximately 7h 57m to get from Alba Iulia to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Alba Iulia to Cologne bus from?

Alba Iulia to Cologne bus services, operated by Euro Fratello Srl, depart from Alba Iulia station.

Where do I catch the Alba Iulia to Cologne train from?

Alba Iulia to Cologne train services, operated by Romanian Railways (CFR), depart from Alba Iulia station.

Train or bus from Alba Iulia to Cologne?

The best way to get from Alba Iulia to Cologne is to train which takes 20h 14m and costs €140 - €330. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 23h 2m.

Where does the Alba Iulia to Cologne bus arrive?

Alba Iulia to Cologne bus services, operated by Euro Fratello Srl, arrive at Köln station.

What is the time difference between Alba Iulia and Cologne?

Cologne is 1h behind Alba Iulia. It is currently 5:44 PM in Alba Iulia and 4:44 PM in Cologne.

Where does the Alba Iulia to Cologne train arrive?

Alba Iulia to Cologne train services, operated by Romanian Railways (CFR), arrive at Lokoshaza station.

Can I drive from Alba Iulia to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Alba Iulia to Cologne is 1617 km. It takes approximately 14h 47m to drive from Alba Iulia to Cologne.

Where can I stay near Cologne?

There are 1738+ hotels available in Cologne.

Alba Iulia to Cologne - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, plane

There are 10 ways to get from Alba Iulia to Cologne by bus, plane, train, night train, car, or car train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus to Cluj-Napoca, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
best
1. Take the bus from Alba Iulia to Cluj-Napoca
2. Fly from Cluj-Napoca (CLJ) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)CLJ - CGN
7h 57m
€109–291
Bus via Sebeș
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Sebeș to Köln
25h 5m
€67–97
Train
1. Take the train from Alba Iulia to LokoshazaIr
2. Take the train from Loekoeshaza to Budapest-KeletiIc / ...
3. Take the train from Budapest-Keleti to Wien HbfEc / ...
4. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Frankfurt(Main)HbfIce
5. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf41 / ...
20h 14m
€148–328
Bus
1. Take the bus from Alba Iulia to Köln
23h 2m
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Alba Iulia to Wien HbfNight Train
2. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Koeln SuedIce
21h 2m
€186–209
Bus to Sibiu, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the bus from Alba Iulia to Sibiu
2. Fly from Sibiu (SBZ) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)SBZ - CGN
8h 12m
€102–273
Bus to Sibiu, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Alba Iulia to Sibiu
2. Fly from Sibiu (SBZ) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)SBZ - DUS
3. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Koeln Hbf
9h 12m
€80–384
Bus to Cluj-Napoca, fly to Dortmund Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Alba Iulia to Cluj-Napoca
2. Fly from Cluj-Napoca (CLJ) to Dortmund Airport (DTM)CLJ - DTM
3. Take the train from Holzwickede to Koeln Hbf
8h 39m
€72–304
Drive 1,616.7 km
1. Drive from Alba Iulia to Cologne1,616.7 km
14h 47m
€230–332
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Alba Iulia to Villach Hbf
2. Take the car train from Villach Hbf to Düsseldorf Hbf
17h 41m
€258–1,229

Alba Iulia to Cologne by train

19Weekly Trains

20h 14mAverage Duration

€148Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,415.5 km
Duration: 7h 57m

What companies run services between Alba Iulia, Romania and Cologne, Germany?

You can take a train from Alba Iulia to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Lokoshaza, Loekoeshaza, Budapest-Keleti, Wien Hbf, Frankfurt(Main)Hbf, and Frankfurt in around 20h 14m. Alternatively, Euro Fratello Srl operates a bus from Alba Iulia to Köln twice a week, and the journey takes 23h 2m.

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