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How to get fromCologne to Jerusalemby train or plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Cologne to Jerusalem by train or plane

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  1. Train to Frankfurt, fly, train

    best
    1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurttrain train
    2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Ben Gurion Airport (TLV)plane plane FRA - TLV
    3. Take the train from נתב''ג to Yerushalayim/Yits'hak Navontrain train
    7h 42m
    ₪507–1,085

  2. Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to D-Flughafen Bftrain train
    2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Ben Gurion Airport (TLV)plane plane DUS - TLV
    3. Take the train from נתב''ג to Yerushalayim/Yits'hak Navontrain train
    7h 46m
    ₪454–1,143

  3. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport, train

    1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Ben Gurion Airport (TLV)plane plane CGN - TLV
    2. Take the train from נתב''ג to Yerushalayim/Yits'hak Navontrain train
    7h 5m
    ₪536–1,266

  4. Train to Brussels Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Brussels-Nordtrain train
    2. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Ben Gurion Airport (TLV)plane plane BRU - TLV
    3. Take the train from נתב''ג to Yerushalayim/Yits'hak Navontrain train
    9h 17m
    ₪569–1,306

Frankfurt (FRA) to Ben Gurion Airport (TLV) flights

Calendar36Weekly Planes
Duration5h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket₪463Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Cologne, Germany and Jerusalem, Israel?

There is no direct connection from Cologne to Jerusalem. However, you can take the train to Frankfurt, walk to Frankfurt (FRA) airport, fly to Ben Gurion Airport (TLV), walk to נתב''ג, then take the train to Yerushalayim/Yits'hak Navon. Alternatively, you can take the train to D-Flughafen Bf, walk to D-Flughafen Bf, take the vehicle to D-Flughafen Terminal A/B, walk to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) airport, fly to Ben Gurion Airport (TLV), walk to נתב''ג, then take the train to Yerushalayim/Yits'hak Navon.

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