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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Limerick is to fly which costs €60 - €200 and takes 7h 19m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Limerick is to fly which takes 7h 19m and costs €60 - €200.

How far is it from Cologne to Limerick?

The distance between Cologne and Limerick is 1162 km.

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

The best way to get from Cologne to Limerick without a car is to train and bus and ferry which takes 24h and costs €170 - €310.

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

It takes approximately 7h 19m to get from Cologne to Limerick, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Cologne and Limerick?

Limerick is 1h behind Cologne. It is currently 3:39 AM in Cologne and 2:39 AM in Limerick.

Where can I stay near Limerick?

There are 133+ hotels available in Limerick.

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

There are 7 ways to get from Cologne to Limerick by plane, train, bus, 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 Shannon Airport
best
1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Shannon Airport (SNN)CGN - SNN
7h 19m
€64–198
Train, bus, ferry
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Brussels-NordIce
2. Take the bus from Brussel Eurolines Busstation to Birmingham
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Holyhead
4. Take the ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Ferryport B+I
5. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to LimerickIc
24h
€170–302
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 Limerick
30h 23m
€268–584
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Shannon Airport
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to D-Flughafen Bf
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Shannon Airport (SNN)DUS - SNN
7h 59m
€109–257
Fly Cologne Bonn Airport to Dublin Airport, train
1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Dublin Airport (DUB)CGN - DUB
2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Limerick Junction
8h 22m
€97–228
Fly Cologne Bonn Airport to Cork Airport, train
1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Cork Airport (ORK)CGN - ORK
2. Take the train from Cork to Limerick Junction
9h 49m
€91–245
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, train
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to D-Flughafen Bf
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Dublin Airport (DUB)DUS - DUB
3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Limerick Junction
8h 41m
€92–297

Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Shannon Airport (SNN) flights

18Weekly Planes

4h 22mAverage Duration

€58Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Cologne to Limerick.

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Distance: 1,161.7 km
Duration: 7h 19m

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

Ryanair, British Airways, and two other airlines fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Shannon Airport (SNN) 3 times a day.

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