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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Burgas is to train and bus and night train which costs $60 - $150 and takes 25h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Burgas is to train and fly which takes 5h 50m and costs $130 - $420.

Is there a direct bus between Cologne and Burgas?

No, there is no direct bus from Cologne to Burgas. However, there are services departing from Köln Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Burgas South via Buchurest and Varna. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 32h 1m.

Is there a direct train between Cologne and Burgas?

No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Burgas. However, there are services departing from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf and arriving at Burgas via Nürnberg Hbf, Wien Meidling, Bucharest and Stara Zagora. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 35h 43m.

How far is it from Cologne to Burgas?

The distance between Cologne and Burgas is 1911 km. The road distance is 2244.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Cologne to Burgas without a car is to train and bus and night train which takes 25h 30m and costs $60 - $150.

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

It takes approximately 5h 50m to get from Cologne to Burgas, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Burgas bus from?

Cologne to Burgas bus services, operated by Maxibus Travel, depart from Köln Hauptbahnhof station.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Burgas train from?

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

Where does the Cologne to Burgas bus arrive?

Cologne to Burgas bus services, operated by Maxibus Travel, arrive at Bucharest station.

What is the time difference between Cologne and Burgas?

Burgas is 1h ahead of Cologne. It is currently 2:22 AM in Cologne and 3:22 AM in Burgas.

Where does the Cologne to Burgas train arrive?

Cologne to Burgas train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Nürnberg Hbf station.

Can I drive from Cologne to Burgas?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Burgas is 2244 km. It takes approximately 19h 41m to drive from Cologne to Burgas.

Where can I stay near Burgas?

There are 1806+ hotels available in Burgas.

Cologne to Burgas - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, night train

There are 9 ways to get from Cologne to Burgas by train, plane, bus, night 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.

Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Burgas Airport
best
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to D-Flughafen Bftrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Burgas Airport (BOJ)plane DUS - BOJ
5h 50m
$135–413
Train, bus, night train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Aachen Hbftrain Re
2. Take the bus from Aachen to Bucharest Oborbus
3. Take the night train from Bucharest to Stara Zagoranighttrain
4. Take the train from Stara Zagora to Burgastrain
25h 30m
$60–150
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Nürnberg Hbftrain 41 / ...
2. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Wien Meidlingtrain
3. Take the train from Wien Meidling to Bucuresti Nordtrain 347
4. Take the night train from Bucharest to Stara Zagoranighttrain
5. Take the train from Stara Zagora to Burgastrain
35h 43m
$394–819
Drive 2,244.3 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Burgascar 2,244.3 km
19h 41m
$370–534
Train to Dortmund Airport, fly to Varna Airport, shuttle
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Holzwickedetrain
2. Fly from Dortmund Airport (DTM) to Varna Airport (VAR)plane DTM - VAR
3. Take a shuttle bus from Varna Airport to Burgasshuttle
8h 53m
$161–579
Bus via Varna
1. Take the bus from Köln Hauptbahnhof to Bucharestbus
2. Take the bus from Buchurest to Varnabus
3. Take the bus from Varna to Burgas Southbus
32h 1m
$196–209
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Frankfurttrain 49 / ...
2. Take the bus from Frankfurt am Main Frankfurt central to Burgas Bus Station Southbus Citylines 64 / ...
38h 5m
$174–275
Bus
1. Take the bus from Cologne Airport CGN to București, Autogara Militaribus 1924 / ...
2. Take the bus from București, Autogara Militari to Burgasbus N984
42h 22m
$115–201
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Cologne to Düsseldorf Hbfcar
2. Take the car train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Villach Hbfcartrain
3. Drive from Villach Hbf to Burgascar
19h 1m
$387–1,600

Cologne to Burgas by train and bus

3Weekly Services

38h 5mAverage Duration

$174Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,910.6 km
Duration: 5h 50m

What companies run services between Cologne, Germany and Burgas, Bulgaria?

You can take a bus from Köln Hauptbahnhof to Burgas South via Bucharest, Buchurest, Varna, and Varna in around 32h 1m.

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