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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Ireland is to fly which costs €55 - €270 and takes 7h 3m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Ireland is to fly which takes 4h 59m and costs €55 - €230.

How far is it from Cologne to Ireland?

The distance between Cologne and Ireland is 994 km.

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

The best way to get from Cologne to Ireland without a car is to train and ferry which takes 14h 29m and costs €270 - €600.

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

It takes approximately 4h 59m to get from Cologne to Ireland, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Cologne and Ireland?

Ireland is 1h behind Cologne. It is currently 10:27 PM in Cologne and 9:27 PM in Ireland.

Where can I stay near Ireland?

There are 699+ hotels available in Ireland.

Cologne to Ireland - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, and car

There are 7 ways to get from Cologne to Ireland by plane, train, ferry, 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 Cologne Bonn Airport to Dublin Airport
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1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane CGN - DUB
4h 59m
€56–230
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Bruxelles Miditrain 79
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 29m
€275–558
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Cologne to Dunkirkcar
2. Take the car ferry from Dunkirk to Rosslare Harbourcarferry
3. Drive from Rosslare Harbour to Dublincar
29h 28m
€393–584
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Dublin Airport
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
5h 20m
€69–222
Fly Cologne Bonn Airport to Cork Airport
1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane CGN - ORK
7h 3m
€56–263
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Dublin Airport
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane FRA - DUB
5h 51m
€96–316
Train to Brussels Airport, fly to Dublin Airport
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Brussels-Nordtrain
2. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane BRU - DUB
6h 35m
€82–323

Cologne to Ireland by train, foot, ferry, and tram

26Weekly Services

14h 29mAverage Duration

€275Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Cologne to Ireland.

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Distance: 994.3 km
Duration: 4h 59m

What companies run services between Cologne, Germany and Ireland?

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

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