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 €55 - €230 and takes 4h 36m.

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 36m and costs €55 - €230.

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 28m and costs €300 - €650.

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

It takes approximately 4h 36m 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 4:42 PM in Cologne and 3:42 PM in Dublin.

Where can I stay near Dublin?

There are 1102+ hotels available in Dublin.

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

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

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
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1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane CGN - DUB
4h 36m
€57–224
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Ice
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
3. Take the train from London Euston to Holyheadtrain
4. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry 0
14h 28m
€305–650
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Cologne to Port of Cherbourgcar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Cherbourg to Dublin Terminal 1carferry
26h 43m
€196–268
Train, bus, ferry
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Aachen Hbftrain Re
2. Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Liège-Guilleminstrain S41 / ...
3. Take the bus from Liege to London Victoriabus
4. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bus Stationbus 409
5. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Holyheadtrain
6. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry 0
27h 46m
€182–350
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to D-Flughafen Bftrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane DUS - DUB
4h 56m
€84–271
Train to Frankfurt, fly
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane FRA - DUB
5h 23m
€91–264
Train to Eindhoven Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Eindhoventrain
2. Fly from Eindhoven Airport (EIN) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane EIN - DUB
6h 31m
€83–306
Train to Brussels Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Brussels-Nordtrain
2. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane BRU - DUB
6h 5m
€89–241

Cologne to Dublin by train, foot, and ferry

26Weekly Services

14h 28mAverage Duration

€305Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Cologne to Dublin.

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Distance: 981.4 km
Duration: 4h 36m

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

Ryanair flies from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Dublin Airport (DUB) once daily.

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