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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Kyiv is to bus via Flughafen Köln/Bonn Bf which costs 3 400 ₴ - 7 500 ₴ and takes 33h 57m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Kyiv is to drive which takes 18h 53m and costs 13 000 ₴ - 20 000 ₴.

Is there a direct bus between Cologne and Kyiv?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis and arriving at Kyiv 32 Petlyury St.. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 19h 42m.

Is there a direct train between Cologne and Kyiv?

No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Kyiv. However, there are services departing from Köln Hbf and arriving at Kyiv-Pas. via S+U Berlin Hauptbahnhof, Rzepin and Warszawa Wschodnia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 30h 1m.

How far is it from Cologne to Kyiv?

The distance between Cologne and Kyiv is 2201 km. The road distance is 1871.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Cologne to Kyiv without a car is to bus which takes 19h 42m and costs .

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

The bus from Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis to Kyiv 32 Petlyury St. takes 19h 42m including transfers and departs once daily.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Kyiv bus from?

Cologne to Kyiv bus services, operated by OrionBus, depart from Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis station.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Kyiv train from?

Cologne to Kyiv train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Hbf station.

Train or bus from Cologne to Kyiv?

The best way to get from Cologne to Kyiv is to bus which takes 19h 42m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs 8 000 ₴ - 15 000 ₴ and takes 30h 1m.

Where does the Cologne to Kyiv bus arrive?

Cologne to Kyiv bus services, operated by OrionBus, arrive at Kyiv 32 Petlyury St. station.

What is the time difference between Cologne and Kyiv?

Kyiv is 1h ahead of Cologne. It is currently 2:14 AM in Cologne and 3:14 AM in Kyiv.

Where does the Cologne to Kyiv train arrive?

Cologne to Kyiv train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at S+U Berlin Hauptbahnhof station.

Can I drive from Cologne to Kyiv?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Kyiv is 1871 km. It takes approximately 18h 53m to drive from Cologne to Kyiv.

Where can I stay near Kyiv?

There are 2294+ hotels available in Kyiv.

Cologne to Kyiv - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 11 ways to get from Cologne to Kyiv by bus, train, car, or plane

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis to Kyiv 32 Petlyury St.bus Mykolayiv
19h 42m
Bus via Flughafen Köln/Bonn Bf
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cologne Airport CGN to Kyiv Central Bus stationbus N3217 / ...
33h 57m
₴3,422–7,110
Train
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to S+U Berlin Hauptbahnhoftrain 10 / ...
2. Take the train from S+U Berlin Hauptbahnhof to Rzepintrain 95 / ...
3. Take the train from Rzepin to Warszawa Wschodniatrain 95
4. Take the train from Warszawa Wschodnia to Kyiv-Pas.train 68
30h 1m
₴8,279–14,896
Drive 1,871.4 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Kyivcar 1,871.4 km
18h 53m
₴13,279–19,180
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Chișinău International Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to D-Flughafen Bftrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Chișinău International Airport (RMO)plane DUS - RMO
3. Take the bus from Chisinau Airport to Mohyliv-Podilskyybus
4. Take the bus from Mohyliv-Podilskyi to Vinnytsiabus
5. Take the bus from Vinnytsia to Kyivbus
13h 6m
Bus via Bonn Hbf
1. Take the bus from Bonn Hbf to Kyiv Bus stationbus
42h 30m
₴6,327–6,373
Fly Cologne Bonn Airport to Chișinău International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Chișinău International Airport (RMO)plane CGN - RMO
2. Take the bus from Chisinau Airport to Mohyliv-Podilskyybus
3. Take the bus from Mohyliv-Podilskyi to Vinnytsiabus
4. Take the bus from Vinnytsia to Kyivbus
12h 35m
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Chișinău International Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Chișinău International Airport (RMO)plane FRA - RMO
3. Take the bus from Chisinau Airport to Mohyliv-Podilskyybus
4. Take the bus from Mohyliv-Podilskyi to Vinnytsiabus
5. Take the bus from Vinnytsia to Kyivbus
13h 12m
Train, train to Maastricht Aachen Airport, fly to Chișinău International Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Aachen Hbftrain
2. Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Meerssentrain
3. Fly from Maastricht Aachen Airport (MST) to Chișinău International Airport (RMO)plane MST - RMO
4. Take the bus from Chisinau Airport to Mohyliv-Podilskyybus
5. Take the bus from Mohyliv-Podilskyi to Vinnytsiabus
6. Take the bus from Vinnytsia to Kyivbus
15h 9m
Train, bus to Hahn, fly to Chișinău International Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Koeln Sued to Koblenz Stadtmittetrain
2. Take the bus from Koblenz Bahnhof Stadtmitte/Löhr-Center to Hahnbus
3. Fly from Hahn (HHN) to Chișinău International Airport (RMO)plane HHN - RMO
4. Take the bus from Chisinau Airport to Mohyliv-Podilskyybus
5. Take the bus from Mohyliv-Podilskyi to Vinnytsiabus
6. Take the bus from Vinnytsia to Kyivbus
16h 10m
Train to Dortmund Airport, fly to Suceava, bus
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Holzwickedetrain
2. Fly from Dortmund Airport (DTM) to Suceava (SCV)plane DTM - SCV
3. Take the bus from Suceava Airport to Chernivtsi Bus stationbus
4. Take the bus from Chernivtsi Bus station to Kolomiya Bus stationbus
5. Take the bus from Kolomyia to Kyivbus
18h 9m

Cologne to Kyiv by train

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30h 1mAverage Duration

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Distance: 2,201.5 km
Duration: 19h 42m

What companies run services between Cologne, Germany and Kyiv, Ukraine?

OrionBus operates a bus from Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis to Kyiv 32 Petlyury St. once daily, and the journey takes 19h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Köln Hbf to Kyiv-Pas. via S+U Berlin Hauptbahnhof, Rzepin, and Warszawa Wschodnia in around 30h 1m.

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