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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Dublin is to fly which costs €75 - €220 and takes 4h 39m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Dublin is to fly which takes 4h 39m and costs €75 - €220.

How far is it from Cologne to Dublin?

The distance between Cologne and Dublin is 981 km.

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

The best way to get from Cologne to Dublin without a car is to train and ferry which takes 14h 10m and costs €230 - €700.

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

It takes approximately 4h 39m to get from Cologne to Dublin, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Cologne and Dublin?

Dublin is 1h behind Cologne. It is currently 8:46 PM in Cologne and 7:46 PM in Dublin.

Where can I stay near Dublin?

There are 1060+ hotels available in Dublin.

Cologne to Dublin - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, bus, and car

There are 8 ways to get from Cologne to Dublin by plane, train, ferry, bus, car, or car ferry

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 Dublin Airport (DUB)CGN - DUB
4h 39m
€79–212
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly
cheapest
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to D-Flughafen Bf
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Dublin Airport (DUB)DUS - DUB
4h 59m
€74–281
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to London St Pancras IntlEil
3. Take the train from London Euston to Holyhead
4. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+I0
14h 10m
€230–690
Bus, train, ferry
1. Take the bus from Düsseldorf central bus station to London Victoria
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bus Station409
3. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Holyhead
4. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+I0
29h 16m
€162–408
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Cologne to Dunkirk
2. Take the car ferry from Dunkirk to Rosslare Harbour
3. Drive from Rosslare Harbour to Dublin
29h 26m
€263–574
Train to Frankfurt, fly
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurt
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Dublin Airport (DUB)FRA - DUB
5h 26m
€77–286
Train to Eindhoven Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Eindhoven
2. Fly from Eindhoven Airport (EIN) to Dublin Airport (DUB)EIN - DUB
6h 50m
€106–307
Train to Brussels Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Brussels-Nord
2. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Dublin Airport (DUB)BRU - DUB
6h 9m
€80–286

Cologne to Dublin by train, foot, and ferry

26Weekly Services

14h 10mAverage Duration

€230Cheapest Price

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Distance: 981 km
Duration: 4h 39m

What companies run services between Cologne, Germany and Dublin, Ireland?

Ryanair, Ryanair UK, and three other airlines fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Dublin Airport (DUB) 3 times a day.

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