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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Bled is to bus which costs €50 - €120 and takes 15h 23m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Bled is to train and fly which takes 5h 6m and costs €140 - €380.

Is there a direct bus between Cologne and Bled?

No, there is no direct bus from Cologne to Bled station. However, there are services departing from Köln Heumarkt and arriving at Bled bus station via Leverkusen and Munich central bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 23m.

How far is it from Cologne to Bled?

The distance between Cologne and Bled is 993 km. The road distance is 909.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Cologne to Bled without a car is to bus which takes 15h 23m and costs €50 - €120.

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

It takes approximately 7h 3m to get from Cologne to Bled, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Bled bus from?

Cologne to Bled bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Leverkusen station.

Bus or fly from Cologne to Bled?

The best way to get from Cologne to Bled is to bus which takes 15h 23m and costs €50 - €120. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs €120 - €340 and takes 6h 59m.

Where does the Cologne to Bled bus arrive?

Cologne to Bled bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Munich central bus station.

Can I drive from Cologne to Bled?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Bled is 910 km. It takes approximately 8h 40m to drive from Cologne to Bled.

Where can I stay near Bled?

There are 1480+ hotels available in Bled.

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

There are 11 ways to get from Cologne to Bled by car, car train, bus, night train, train, plane, or shuttle

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Drive, car train
best
1. Drive from Cologne to Düsseldorf Hbf
2. Take the car train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Villach Hbf
3. Drive from Villach Hbf to Bled
7h 3m
€114–1,020
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Leverkusen to Munich central bus stationN28
2. Take the bus from Munich central bus station to Bled bus station943 / ...
15h 23m
€51–118
Night train, bus
1. Take the night train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Villach Hbf
2. Take the bus from Villach Hbf to Bled bus stationN947
11h 34m
€107–611
Drive 909.7 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Bled909.7 km
8h 40m
€129–186
Train, bus via Munich
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to München Hbf41 / ...
2. Take the train from Muenchen Hbf to Villach HbfRj
3. Take the bus from Villach Hbf to Bled bus station
11h 18m
€90–385
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to BischofshofenDrf
2. Take the bus from Bischofshofen Bahnhof to Hauptbahnhof
3. Take the bus from Villach Hbf to Bled bus station
15h 21m
Fly Cologne Bonn Airport to Ljubljana
1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Ljubljana (LJU)CGN - LJU
6h 59m
€124–340
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Ljubljana
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to D-Flughafen Bf
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Ljubljana (LJU)DUS - LJU
6h 29m
€114–359
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Ljubljana
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurt
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Ljubljana (LJU)FRA - LJU
5h 6m
€147–377
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Graz, shuttle
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to D-Flughafen Bf
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Graz (GRZ)DUS - GRZ
3. Take a shuttle bus from Graz Airport to Zgornji Brnik, Letališče Jožeta Pučnika Ljubljana
7h 23m
€259–569
Fly Cologne Bonn Airport to Munich International Airport, shuttle
1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Munich International Airport (MUC)CGN - MUC
2. Take a shuttle bus from Flughafen München to Zgornji Brnik, Letališče Jožeta Pučnika Ljubljana
8h 14m
€364–590

Cologne to Bled by bus

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15h 23mAverage Duration

€51Cheapest Price

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Distance: 992.6 km
Duration: 7h 3m

What companies run services between Cologne, Germany and Bled, Slovenia?

You can take a bus from Köln Heumarkt to Bled bus station via Wiesdorf Leverkusen Mitte Bf, Leverkusen, and Munich central bus station in around 15h 23m. Alternatively, Eurowings, Swiss, and six other airlines fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Ljubljana (LJU) 3 times a day.

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