What is the cheapest way to get from Belfast to Cologne?

The cheapest way to get from Belfast to Cologne is to bus and fly which costs €75 - €350 and takes 6h 22m.

What is the fastest way to get from Belfast to Cologne?

The fastest way to get from Belfast to Cologne is to bus and fly which takes 6h 22m and costs €75 - €350.

Is there a direct bus between Belfast and Cologne?

No, there is no direct bus from Belfast to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Belfast, Europa Buscentre and arriving at Köln via Buchanan Bus Station, London Victoria and Dusseldorf Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 20m.

How far is it from Belfast to Cologne?

The distance between Belfast and Cologne is 976 km.

How do I travel from Belfast to Cologne without a car?

The best way to get from Belfast to Cologne without a car is to bus and ferry and train via Edinburgh which takes 16h 53m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Belfast to Cologne?

It takes approximately 6h 32m to get from Belfast to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Belfast to Cologne bus from?

Belfast to Cologne bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Belfast, Europa Buscentre station.

Where does the Belfast to Cologne bus arrive?

Belfast to Cologne bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Glasgow Buchanan station.

What is the time difference between Belfast and Cologne?

Cologne is 1h ahead of Belfast. It is currently 9:42 AM in Belfast and 10:42 AM in Cologne.

How do I get a bus ticket from Belfast to Cologne?

Book your Belfast to Cologne bus tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Cologne?

There are 1599+ hotels available in Cologne.

Belfast to Cologne - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, and bus and ferry

There are 8 ways to get from Belfast to Cologne by plane, busferry, train, car ferry, or bus

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

Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Düsseldorf International Airport
best
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane BHD - DUS
6h 32m
€128–581
Bus to Dublin Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Grand Central Station to Terminal 2 Zone 21bus
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane DUB - DUS
6h 22m
€76–350
Bus and ferry, train via Edinburgh
1. Take the busferry from Belfast Stena Line Terminus to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's Crosstrain
4. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Eil
5. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln Hbftrain Ice
16h 53m
Car ferry, train
1. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Liverpoolcarferry
2. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to London Eustontrain
3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Eil
4. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln Hbftrain Ice
17h 34m
€287–607
Bus and ferry, bus, train
1. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 594 / ...
3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Brussels Midi / Brussels South Westbus
4. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln Hbftrain Ice
25h 23m
Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane BHD - AMS
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Utrecht Centraaltrain
3. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Koeln Hbftrain
6h 54m
€141–411
Bus and ferry, train
1. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to King's Crosstrain
3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Eil
4. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln Hbftrain Ice
17h 52m
Bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to London Victoriabus
3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Düsseldorf central bus stationbus
29h 20m

George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) flights

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4h 44mAverage Duration

€59Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Belfast to Cologne.

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Distance: 976.3 km
Duration: 6h 32m

What companies run services between Belfast, Northern Ireland and Cologne, Germany?

KLM, British Airways, and two other airlines fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) 5 times a day.

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