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

The cheapest way to get from Bulgaria to Cologne is to bus which costs €75 - €120 and takes 28h 50m.

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 38m and costs €40 - €220.

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 7m and costs €140 - €330.

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

It takes approximately 5h 38m to get from Bulgaria to Cologne, including transfers.

Bus or fly from Bulgaria to Cologne?

The best way to get from Bulgaria to Cologne is to fly which takes 5h 38m and costs €40 - €220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €75 - €120 and takes 28h 50m.

What is the time difference between Bulgaria and Cologne?

Cologne is 1h behind Bulgaria. It is currently 11:01 PM in Bulgaria and 10:01 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 30m to drive from Bulgaria to Cologne.

Where can I stay near Cologne?

There are 552+ hotels available in Cologne.

Bulgaria to Cologne - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and shuttle

There are 10 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 38m
€45–218
Bus, train via Bratislava
1. Take the bus from Sofia to Bratislavabus
2. Take the train from Bratislava Hlavna Stanica to Wien Hbftrain 46 / ...
3. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Aschaffenburg Hbftrain Ice
4. Take the train from Aschaffenburg Hbf to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain 41
24h 7m
€144–329
Drive 1,858.1 km
1. Drive from Sofia to Colognecar 1,858.1 km
16h 30m
€261–377
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 50m
€162–487
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 46m
€97–296
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
8h 4m
€63–236
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Sofia Serdica Bus Stop to Salzburg Lastenstrassebus
2. Take the train from Salzburg Hauptbahnhof to München Hbftrain 90 / ...
3. Take the train from München Hbf to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain 47 / ...
24h 24m
€89–241
Bus
1. Take the bus from Sofia Serdica Bus Stop to Cologne / Bonn Airport Busterminalbus Union Ivkoni - Unibus 3631 / ...
28h 50m
€76–112
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 central train station to Cologne Airport CGNbus N280 / ...
33h 32m
€111–174
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Sofia to Villach Hbfcar
2. Take the car train from Villach Hbf to Düsseldorf Hbfcartrain
16h 41m
€269–1,245

Bulgaria to Cologne by bus, foot, and train

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28h 50mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,564 km
Duration: 5h 38m

What companies run services between Bulgaria and Cologne, Germany?

Ryanair, Lufthansa City, and three other airlines fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) 3 times a day. Alternatively, Union Ivkoni operates a bus from Sofia Serdica Bus Stop to Cologne / Bonn Airport Busterminal twice a week. Tickets cost €70–110 and the journey takes 28h 30m.

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