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 €75 - €210 and takes 5h 7m.

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 5h 7m and costs €75 - €210.

How far is it from Cologne to Ireland?

The distance between Cologne and Ireland is 984 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 27m and costs €240 - €650.

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

It takes approximately 5h 7m 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 4:44 AM in Cologne and 3:44 AM in Ireland.

Where can I stay near Ireland?

There are 1062+ 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 from Cologne Bonn Airport
best
1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Dublin Airport (DUB)CGN - DUB
5h 7m
€77–202
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
5h 28m
€72–271
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 27m
€248–642
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 54m
€88–299
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 38m
€78–274
Train, train to Eindhoven Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Neuss Hbf to Venlo
2. Take the train from Venlo to Eindhoven
3. Fly from Eindhoven Airport (EIN) to Dublin Airport (DUB)EIN - DUB
7h 50m
€113–277

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

26Weekly Services

14h 27mAverage Duration

€248Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Cologne to Ireland.

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Distance: 983.7 km
Duration: 5h 7m

What companies run services between Cologne, Germany and 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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