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How to get fromCologne to Charlottesvilleby train, plane or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Cologne to Charlottesville by train, plane, or car

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  1. Train to Frankfurt, fly to Charlottesville

    best
    1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurttrain train
    2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Charlottesville (CHO)plane plane FRA - CHO
    14h 15m
    $333–1,216

  2. Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Washington Dulles International Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to D-Flughafen Bftrain train
    2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane plane DUS - IAD
    3. Take the train from Alexandria to Charlottesvilletrain train
    17h 32m
    $320–703

  3. Drive to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Washington Dulles International Airport, train

    1. Drive from Cologne to Amsterdam-Schiphol-Airport-AMScar car
    2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane plane AMS - IAD
    3. Take the train from Alexandria to Charlottesvilletrain train
    15h 58m
    $402–1,250

  4. Fly Cologne Bonn Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane plane CGN - IAD
    2. Take the train from Alexandria to Charlottesvilletrain train
    18h 56m
    $361–1,280

  5. Train to Frankfurt, fly to Washington Dulles International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurttrain train
    2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane plane FRA - IAD
    3. Take the train from Alexandria to Charlottesvilletrain train
    16h 8m
    $351–949

  6. Train to Brussels Airport, fly to Washington Dulles International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Brussels-Nordtrain train
    2. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane plane BRU - IAD
    3. Take the train from Alexandria to Charlottesvilletrain train
    17h 1m
    $434–1,027

  7. Drive to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Philadelphia International Airport, train

    1. Drive from Cologne to Amsterdam-Schiphol-Airport-AMScar car
    2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane plane AMS - PHL
    3. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Stationtrain train
    4. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Charlottesvilletrain train
    17h 32m
    $533–1,315

Frankfurt (FRA) to Charlottesville (CHO) flights

Calendar48Weekly Planes
Duration13h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket$276Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Cologne, Germany and Charlottesville, VA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Cologne to Charlottesville. However, you can take the train to Frankfurt, walk to Frankfurt (FRA) airport, fly to Charlottesville (CHO), then take the taxi to Charlottesville. Alternatively, you can drive to Amsterdam-Schiphol-Airport-AMS airport, fly to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD), walk to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform, take the subway to Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform, take the subway to King St-Old Town, Yellow/Blue Line Center Platform, walk to Alexandria, then take the train to Charlottesville.

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