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

The cheapest way to get from Bled to Cologne is to drive which costs €130 - €190 and takes 8h 37m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bled to Cologne is to fly and train which takes 5h 17m and costs €130 - €350.

Is there a direct bus between Bled and Cologne?

No, there is no direct bus from Bled to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Bled Union and arriving at Köln Heumarkt via Zgornji Brnik, Letališče Jožeta Pučnika Ljubljana, Munich central bus station and Wiesdorf Leverkusen Mitte Bf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 41m.

How far is it from Bled to Cologne?

The distance between Bled and Cologne is 987 km. The road distance is 911.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Bled to Cologne without a car is to bus which takes 14h 41m and costs €470 - €1200.

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

It takes approximately 12h 34m to get from Bled to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bled to Cologne bus from?

Bled to Cologne bus services, operated by GoOpti, depart from Zgornji Brnik, Letališče Jožeta Pučnika Ljubljana station.

Train, bus or fly from Bled to Cologne?

The best way to get from Bled to Cologne is to bus which takes 14h 41m and costs €470 - €1200. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €170 - €410 and takes 12h 45m, you could also fly, which costs €140 - €320 and takes 9h.

Where does the Bled to Cologne bus arrive?

Bled to Cologne bus services, operated by GoOpti, arrive at Munich Hbf station.

Can I drive from Bled to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Bled to Cologne is 912 km. It takes approximately 8h 37m to drive from Bled to Cologne.

Where can I stay near Cologne?

There are 1817+ hotels available in Cologne.

Bled to Cologne - 11 ways to travel via train, car, car train, and bus

There are 11 ways to get from Bled to Cologne by car, car train, bus, night train, train, plane, or shuttle

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

Drive, car train
best
1. Drive from Bled to Villach Hbfcar
2. Take the car train from Villach Hbf to Fuldacartrain
3. Drive from Fulda to Colognecar
12h 34m
€133–182
Fly Ljubljana to Düsseldorf International Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Ljubljana (LJU) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane LJU - DUS
6h 36m
€109–308
Bus
1. Take the bus from Zgornji Brnik, Letališče Jožeta Pučnika Ljubljana to Munich Hbfbus
2. Take the bus from Munich central bus station to Leverkusenbus N28
14h 41m
€474–1,174
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Jesenice to Augsburg Hbfnighttrain En
2. Take the train from Augsburg Hbf to Köln Hbftrain 42 / ...
14h 8m
€148–373
Drive 911.6 km
1. Drive from Bled to Colognecar 911.6 km
8h 37m
€130–188
Train
1. Take the train from Villach Hbf to Koeln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12train Ice
12h 45m
€170–407
Fly Ljubljana to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Fly from Ljubljana (LJU) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane LJU - CGN
9h
€146–311
Fly Ljubljana to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Ljubljana (LJU) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane LJU - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain
5h 17m
€134–349
Shuttle to Klagenfurt Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take a shuttle bus from Zgornji Brnik, Letališče Jožeta Pučnika Ljubljana to Klagenfurt Airportshuttle
2. Fly from Klagenfurt Airport (KLU) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane KLU - CGN
5h 29m
€131–561
Shuttle to Graz Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take a shuttle bus from Zgornji Brnik, Letališče Jožeta Pučnika Ljubljana to Graz Airportshuttle
2. Fly from Graz Airport (GRZ) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane GRZ - DUS
7h 13m
€249–508
Shuttle to Munich International Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take a shuttle bus from Zgornji Brnik, Letališče Jožeta Pučnika Ljubljana to Flughafen Münchenshuttle
2. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane MUC - CGN
8h 4m
€346–541

Bled to Cologne by bus, night train, and train

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14h 8mAverage Duration

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Distance: 986.5 km
Duration: 12h 34m

What companies run services between Bled, Slovenia and Cologne, Germany?

You can take a bus from Bled Union to Köln Heumarkt via Brnik/airport Ljubljana, Zgornji Brnik, Letališče Jožeta Pučnika Ljubljana, Munich central bus station, Leverkusen, and Wiesdorf Leverkusen Mitte Bf in around 14h 41m. Alternatively, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Villach Hbf to Koeln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 3 times a day. Tickets cost €160–390 and the journey takes 9h 24m.

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