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 €60 - €280 and takes 5h 48m.

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 40m and costs €95 - €290.

Is there a direct bus between Bulgaria and Cologne?

No, there is no direct bus from Bulgaria to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Sofia Serdica Bus Stop and arriving at Köln via Frankfurt, Hauptbahnhof FOB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 32h 4m.

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 via Bratislava which takes 24h 23m and costs €170 - €380.

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

It takes approximately 5h 48m 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 Karat-S, depart from Sofia Serdica Bus Stop station.

Bus or fly from Bulgaria to Cologne?

The best way to get from Bulgaria to Cologne is to fly which takes 5h 48m and costs €60 - €280. Alternatively, you can bus via Frankfurt am Main, which costs €120 - €170 and takes 32h 4m.

Where does the Bulgaria to Cologne bus arrive?

Bulgaria to Cologne bus services, operated by Karat-S, arrive at Frankfurt Central Train Station.

What is the time difference between Bulgaria and Cologne?

Cologne is 1h behind Bulgaria. It is currently 4:22 PM in Bulgaria and 3:22 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.

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

Book your Bulgaria to Cologne bus tickets online with 12go.asia.

Where can I stay near Cologne?

There are 1819+ hotels available in Cologne.

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

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There are 11 ways to get from Bulgaria to Cologne by plane, bus, train, car, or car train

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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 48m
€62–277
Bus, train via Bratislava
1. Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Bratislavabus
2. Take the train from Bratislava Hlavna Stanica to Wien Hbftrain
3. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Hanau Hbftrain Ice
4. Take the train from Hanau Hauptbahnhof to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain 41 / ...
24h 23m
€179–374
Drive 1,858.1 km
1. Drive from Sofia to Colognecar 1,858.1 km
16h 37m
€346–499
Fly Varna Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Fly from Varna Airport (VAR) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane VAR - CGN
5h 51m
€218–360
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 56m
€128–316
Fly Burgas Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Fly from Burgas Airport (BOJ) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane BOJ - CGN
5h 40m
€97–287
Fly Sofia Airport to Dortmund Airport, train
1. Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Dortmund Airport (DTM)plane SOF - DTM
2. Take the train from Holzwickede to Koeln Hbftrain
7h 35m
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Sofia Knyaginya Maria Luiza Station to Linzbus
2. Take the train from Linz/Donau Hbf to Nuernberg Hbftrain Ice
3. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain 41 / ...
25h 33m
€224–349
Bus via Frankfurt am Main
1. Take the bus from Sofia Serdica Bus Stop to Frankfurt Central Train Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Frankfurt, Hauptbahnhof FOB to Kölnbus Ivano-Frankivsk
32h 4m
€126–169
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
€146–207
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Sofia to Villach Hbf ARZcar
2. Take the cartrain from Villach Hbf ARZ to Fuldacartrain
3. Drive from Fulda to Colognecar
21h 16m
€302–419

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

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Distance: 1,563.8 km
Duration: 5h 48m

What companies run services between Bulgaria and Cologne, Germany?

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

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