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

The cheapest way to get from Bulgaria to Cologne is to fly which costs €30 - €210 and takes 5h 37m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bulgaria to Cologne is to fly which takes 5h 37m and costs €30 - €210.

Is there a direct bus between Bulgaria and Cologne?

No, there is no direct bus from Bulgaria station to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Sofia Serdica Bus Station and arriving at Köln via Frankfurt, Hauptbahnhof FOB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 32h 3m.

How far is it from Bulgaria to Cologne?

The distance between Bulgaria and Cologne is 1564 km. The road distance is 1858.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Bulgaria to Cologne without a car is to bus and train which takes 23h 59m and costs €190 - €450.

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

It takes approximately 5h 37m to get from Bulgaria to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bulgaria to Cologne bus from?

Bulgaria to Cologne bus services, operated by Citylines, depart from Sofia Serdica Bus Station.

Bus or fly from Bulgaria to Cologne?

The best way to get from Bulgaria to Cologne is to fly which takes 5h 37m and costs €30 - €210. Alternatively, you can bus via Frankfurt am Main, which costs and takes 32h 3m.

Where does the Bulgaria to Cologne bus arrive?

Bulgaria to Cologne bus services, operated by Citylines, arrive at Frankfurt am Main Frankfurt central station.

What is the time difference between Bulgaria and Cologne?

Cologne is 1h behind Bulgaria. It is currently 6:45 PM in Bulgaria and 5:45 PM in Cologne.

Can I drive from Bulgaria to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Bulgaria to Cologne is 1858 km. It takes approximately 16h 37m to drive from Bulgaria to Cologne.

Where can I stay near Cologne?

There are 1813+ hotels available in Cologne.

Bulgaria to Cologne - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and shuttle

There are 8 ways to get from Bulgaria to Cologne by plane, bus, train, car, shuttle, 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.

Fly Sofia Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport
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1. Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane SOF - CGN
5h 37m
€33–207
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Sofia to Bratislavabus
2. Take the train from Bratislava Hlavna Stanica to Wien Hbftrain
3. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Aschaffenburg Hbftrain Ice
4. Take the train from Aschaffenburg Hbf to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain 41
23h 59m
€194–449
Drive 1,858.1 km
1. Drive from Sofia to Colognecar 1,858.1 km
16h 37m
€265–382
Shuttle to Bucharest Otopeni, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take a shuttle bus from Ruse to Bucharest Otopeni Airportshuttle
2. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane OTP - CGN
6h 54m
€155–446
Fly Sofia Airport to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane SOF - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain
6h 52m
€105–271
Bus via Frankfurt am Main
1. Take the bus from Sofia Serdica Bus Station to Frankfurt am Main Frankfurt centralbus Citylines 57 / ...
2. Take the bus from Frankfurt, Hauptbahnhof FOB to Kölnbus Ivano-Frankivsk
32h 3m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Sofiya, Avtogara Serdika to Niš, Autobuska Stanicabus
2. Take the bus from Niš, Autobuska Stanica to Colognebus
33h 3m
€145–286
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Sofia to Villach Hbfcar
2. Take the car train from Villach Hbf to Düsseldorf Hbfcartrain
16h 45m
€271–1,249

Sofia Airport (SOF) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) flights

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Distance: 1,563.8 km
Duration: 5h 37m

What companies run services between Bulgaria and Cologne, Germany?

Ryanair, Lufthansa, and two other airlines fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sofia Serdica Bus Station to Köln via Frankfurt, Hauptbahnhof FOB in around 32h 3m.

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