What is the cheapest way to get from Cologne to Castelul Bran?

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Castelul Bran is to bus via Cologne Airport CGN which costs $140 - $250 and takes 31h 19m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cologne to Castelul Bran?

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Castelul Bran is to drive which takes 17h 27m and costs $290 - $430.

Is there a direct bus between Cologne and Castelul Bran?

No, there is no direct bus from Cologne to Castelul Bran. However, there are services departing from Köln and arriving at Bran via Bulevardul Gării and Braşov. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 49m.

How far is it from Cologne to Castelul Bran?

The distance between Cologne and Castelul Bran is 1833 km. The road distance is 1806.6 km.

How do I travel from Cologne to Castelul Bran without a car?

The best way to get from Cologne to Castelul Bran without a car is to train via Munich which takes 27h 24m and costs $460 - $900.

How long does it take to get from Cologne to Castelul Bran?

It takes approximately 9h 26m to get from Cologne to Castelul Bran, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Castelul Bran bus from?

Cologne to Castelul Bran bus services, operated by Euro Fratello Srl, depart from Köln station.

Train or bus from Cologne to Castelul Bran?

The best way to get from Cologne to Castelul Bran is to train via Munich which takes 27h 24m and costs $460 - $900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 27h 49m.

Where does the Cologne to Castelul Bran bus arrive?

Cologne to Castelul Bran bus services, operated by Euro Fratello Srl, arrive at Brașov station.

What is the time difference between Cologne and Castelul Bran?

Castelul Bran is 1h ahead of Cologne. It is currently 5:09 AM in Cologne and 6:09 AM in Castelul Bran.

Can I drive from Cologne to Castelul Bran?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Castelul Bran is 1807 km. It takes approximately 17h 27m to drive from Cologne to Castelul Bran.

Where can I stay near Castelul Bran?

There are 3106+ hotels available in Castelul Bran.

Cologne to Castelul Bran - 13 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 13 ways to get from Cologne to Castelul Bran by plane, bus, train, car, 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 Cologne Bonn Airport to Bucharest Otopeni, bus
best
1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane CGN - OTP
2. Take the bus from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Branbus
9h 26m
Bus via Cologne Airport CGN
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cologne Airport CGN to Brașovbus 1924 / ...
31h 19m
$143–244
Train via Munich
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to München Hbftrain 41 / ...
2. Take the train from München Hbf to Wien Westbahnhoftrain Drf / ...
3. Take the train from Wien Westbahnhof to Predealtrain 347
27h 24m
$460–854
Bus
1. Take the bus from Köln to Brașovbus
27h 49m
Drive 1,806.6 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Castelul Brancar 1,806.6 km
17h 27m
$298–430
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Bucharest Otopeni, bus
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to D-Flughafen Bftrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane DUS - OTP
3. Take the bus from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Branbus
9h 47m
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Bucharest Otopeni, bus
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane FRA - OTP
3. Take the bus from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Branbus
9h 53m
Fly Cologne Bonn Airport to Sibiu, bus
1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Sibiu (SBZ)plane CGN - SBZ
2. Take the bus from Sibiu Airport to Aeroport Ghimbav-Brasovbus
3. Take the bus from Brasov Airport to Branbus
11h 14m
Train to Dortmund Airport, fly to Bucharest Otopeni, bus
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Holzwickedetrain
2. Fly from Dortmund Airport (DTM) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane DTM - OTP
3. Take the bus from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Branbus
10h 53m
Train to Dortmund Airport, fly to Brașov-Ghimbav International Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Holzwickedetrain
2. Fly from Dortmund Airport (DTM) to Brașov-Ghimbav International Airport (GHV)plane DTM - GHV
3. Take the bus from Brasov Airport to Branbus
8h 31m
Train to Dortmund Airport, fly to Sibiu, bus
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Holzwickedetrain
2. Fly from Dortmund Airport (DTM) to Sibiu (SBZ)plane DTM - SBZ
3. Take the bus from Sibiu Airport to Aeroport Ghimbav-Brasovbus
4. Take the bus from Brasov Airport to Branbus
11h 6m
Train
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Wien Meidlingtrain 90N
2. Take the train from Wien Meidling to Brasovtrain 347
30h 25m
$455–738
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 Castelul Brancar
19h 38m
$327–1,520

Cologne to Castelul Bran by train, bus, and foot

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30h 25mAverage Duration

$455Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,833 km
Duration: 9h 26m

What companies run services between Cologne, Germany and Castelul Bran, Romania?

You can take a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Castelul Bran via München Hbf, Wien Westbahnhof, and Predeal in around 27h 24m. Alternatively, Euro Fratello Srl operates a bus from Köln to Brașov twice a week, and the journey takes 25h 48m.

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