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 €120 - €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 20m and costs €120 - €340.

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 956 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 train which takes 12h 13m and costs €180 - €420.

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

It takes approximately 12h 13m 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 train which takes 12h 13m and costs €180 - €420. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €400 - €950 and takes 14h 41m, you could also fly, which costs €130 - €300 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 1642+ hotels available in Cologne.

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

There are 11 ways to get from Bled to Cologne by train, bus, car, plane, car train, 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.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Lesce Bled to Villach Hbftrain 38 / ...
2. Take the train from Villach Hbf to Koeln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12train Ice
12h 13m
€182–418
Drive 911.6 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Bled to Colognecar 911.6 km
8h 37m
€128–185
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
€401–909
Fly Ljubljana to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Fly from Ljubljana (LJU) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane LJU - CGN
9h
€131–299
Train via Munich
1. Take the train from Jesenice to Muenchen Hbftrain Ec
2. Take the train from München Hbf to Köln Hbftrain 42 / ...
12h 17m
€143–383
Drive, car train
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 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 20m
€128–334
Shuttle to Venice Marco Polo Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take a shuttle bus from Bled, Glavna Avtobusna Postajalisce to Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Veneziashuttle
2. Fly from Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane VCE - CGN
6h 54m
€254–627
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 15m
€241–503
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
€345–533
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
€146–537

Bled to Cologne by bus and train

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12h 13mAverage Duration

€182Cheapest Price

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Distance: 955.6 km
Duration: 12h 13m

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

You can take a bus from Unior to Koeln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 via Lesce ŽP, Lesce Bled, and Villach Hbf in around 12h 13m. Alternatively, 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.

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