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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Belgrade is to bus which costs RSD 14000 - RSD 31000 and takes 23h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Belgrade is to fly which takes 4h 59m and costs RSD 9500 - RSD 32000.

Is there a direct bus between Cologne and Belgrade?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Cologne and arriving at Beograd, Autobuska stanica. Services depart six times a week, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 23h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Cologne and Belgrade?

No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Belgrade. However, there are services departing from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf and arriving at Beograd Centar via Stuttgart Hbf, Budapest-Kelenfoeld, Szeged and Subotica. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 7m.

How far is it from Cologne to Belgrade?

The distance between Cologne and Belgrade is 1228 km. The road distance is 1467.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Cologne to Belgrade without a car is to train and bus which takes 17h 9m and costs RSD 14000 - RSD 42000.

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

It takes approximately 4h 59m to get from Cologne to Belgrade, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Belgrade bus from?

Cologne to Belgrade bus services, operated by Nikolic Prevoz D.O.O, depart from Cologne station.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Belgrade train from?

Cologne to Belgrade train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf station.

Bus or fly from Cologne to Belgrade?

The best way to get from Cologne to Belgrade is to fly which takes 4h 59m and costs RSD 9500 - RSD 32000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs RSD 14000 - RSD 31000 and takes 23h 10m.

Where does the Cologne to Belgrade bus arrive?

Cologne to Belgrade bus services, operated by Nikolic Prevoz D.O.O, arrive at Beograd, Autobuska stanica station.

Where does the Cologne to Belgrade train arrive?

Cologne to Belgrade train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Hauptbahnhof station.

Can I drive from Cologne to Belgrade?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Belgrade is 1468 km. It takes approximately 12h 54m to drive from Cologne to Belgrade.

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

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Where can I stay near Belgrade?

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

There are 10 ways to get from Cologne to Belgrade by plane, train, bus, car, car train, or night 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 from Cologne Bonn Airport
best
1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport (BEG)plane CGN - BEG
4h 59m
RSD 9,629–31,362
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Augsburg Hbftrain 47 / ...
2. Take the bus from Augsburg to Beograd, Autobuska stanicabus
17h 9m
RSD 14,020–41,366
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Cologne to Göttingencar
2. Take the car train from Göttingen to Villach Hbfcartrain
3. Drive from Villach Hbf to Belgradecar
19h 14m
RSD 27,503–38,504
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Hauptbahnhoftrain 47 / ...
2. Take the night train from Stuttgart Hbf to Budapest-Kelenfoeldnighttrain En
3. Take the train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Szegedtrain
4. Take the train from Szeged to Suboticatrain Re
5. Take the train from Subotica to Beograd Centartrain Ir / ...
24h 7m
RSD 14,822–27,256
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to D-Flughafen Bftrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport (BEG)plane DUS - BEG
5h 30m
RSD 11,611–29,994
Train to Frankfurt, fly
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport (BEG)plane FRA - BEG
5h 36m
RSD 14,954–39,074
Train to Dortmund Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Holzwickedetrain
2. Fly from Dortmund Airport (DTM) to Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport (BEG)plane DTM - BEG
6h 31m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Cologne to Beograd, Autobuska stanicabus
23h 10m
RSD 14,000–31,000
Bus via Bonn Universität/Markt
1. Take the bus from Bonn Universität/Markt to Beograd, Autobuska stanicabus
24h 40m
Drive 1,467.6 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Belgradecar 1,467.6 km
12h 54m
RSD 24,410–35,259

Cologne to Belgrade by train and bus

2Weekly Services

17h 9mAverage Duration

RSD 14,020Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Cologne to Belgrade.

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Distance: 1,227.8 km
Duration: 4h 59m

What companies run services between Cologne, Germany and Belgrade, Serbia?

Eurowings, Austrian Airlines, and Swiss fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport (BEG) 3 times a day. Alternatively, Nikolic Prevoz D.O.O operates a bus from Cologne to Beograd, Autobuska stanica 3 times a week. Tickets cost RSD 8,500–11,000 and the journey takes 23h 10m. Two other operators also service this route.

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