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

The cheapest way to get from Bucharest to Cologne is to bus which costs €143 and takes 23h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bucharest to Cologne is to fly which takes 5h 41m and costs €50 - €350.

Is there a direct bus between Bucharest and Cologne?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Bucharest and arriving at Köln Hauptbahnhof. Services depart four times a week, and operate Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. The journey takes approximately 23h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Bucharest and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Bucharest to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Bucuresti Nord and arriving at Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Budapest-Keleti and München Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 13m.

How far is it from Bucharest to Cologne?

The distance between Bucharest and Cologne is 1610 km. The road distance is 1932.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Bucharest to Cologne without a car is to bus which takes 23h 10m and costs €143.

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

It takes approximately 5h 41m to get from Bucharest to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bucharest to Cologne bus from?

Bucharest to Cologne bus services, operated by Maxibus Travel, depart from Bucharest station.

Where do I catch the Bucharest to Cologne train from?

Bucharest to Cologne train services, operated by Romanian Railways (CFR), depart from Bucuresti Nord station.

Train, bus or fly from Bucharest to Cologne?

The best way to get from Bucharest to Cologne is to fly which takes 5h 41m and costs €50 - €350. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €143 and takes 23h 10m, you could also train, which costs €190 - €330 and takes 29h 13m.

Where does the Bucharest to Cologne bus arrive?

Bucharest to Cologne bus services, operated by Maxibus Travel, arrive at Köln Hauptbahnhof station.

What is the time difference between Bucharest and Cologne?

Cologne is 1h behind Bucharest. It is currently 1:22 PM in Bucharest and 12:22 PM in Cologne.

Where does the Bucharest to Cologne train arrive?

Bucharest to Cologne train services, operated by Romanian Railways (CFR), arrive at Budapest-Keleti station.

Can I drive from Bucharest to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Bucharest to Cologne is 1933 km. It takes approximately 18h 34m to drive from Bucharest to Cologne.

How do I get a train ticket from Bucharest to Cologne?

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

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Where can I stay near Cologne?

There are 1848+ hotels available in Cologne.

Bucharest to Cologne - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and night train

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

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Fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
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1. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane OTP - CGN
5h 41m
€53–344
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bucharest to Köln Hauptbahnhofbus
23h 10m
€143
Train
1. Take the train from Bucuresti Nord to Budapest-Keletitrain Ir
2. Take the train from Budapest-Keleti to Muenchen Hbftrain Rjx
3. Take the train from München Hbf to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain 47 / ...
29h 13m
€194–325
Night train
1. Take the nighttrain from Bucuresti Nord to Wien Hbfnighttrain Night Train
2. Take the nighttrain from Wien Hbf to Koeln Hbfnighttrain Nj
30h 44m
€136–227
Fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane OTP - DUS
2. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Koeln Hbftrain
6h 10m
€88–258
Fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane OTP - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain
6h 3m
€121–309
Fly to Dortmund Airport, train
1. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Dortmund Airport (DTM)plane OTP - DTM
2. Take the train from Holzwickede to Koeln Hbftrain
7h 8m
Fly to Brussels Airport, train
1. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane OTP - BRU
2. Take the train from Brussels-Nord to Koeln Hbftrain
7h 41m
€128–373
Drive 1,932.8 km
1. Drive from Bucharest to Colognecar 1,932.8 km
18h 34m
€284–410
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Bucharest to Salzburg Hbfcar
2. Take the cartrain from Salzburg Hbf to Fuldacartrain
3. Drive from Fulda to Colognecar
22h 5m
€356–502

Bucharest to Cologne by train

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Distance: 1,610.2 km
Duration: 5h 41m

What companies run services between Bucharest, Romania and Cologne, Germany?

Ulendo Airlink, Lufthansa City, and three other airlines fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) 5 times a day. Alternatively, Maxibus Travel operates a bus from Bucharest to Köln Hauptbahnhof twice a week. Tickets cost €143 and the journey takes 23h 10m. Euro Fratello Srl also services this route twice a week.

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