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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Osaka is to fly and train which costs ¥50000 - ¥160000 and takes 19h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Osaka is to train and fly which takes 18h 29m and costs ¥110000 - ¥550000.

How far is it from Cologne to Osaka?

The distance between Cologne and Osaka is 9330 km.

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

It takes approximately 19h 15m to get from Cologne to Osaka, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Cologne and Osaka?

Osaka is 7h ahead of Cologne. It is currently 1:21 AM in Cologne and 8:21 AM in Osaka.

Where can I stay near Osaka?

There are 9403+ hotels available in Osaka.

Cologne to Osaka - 7 ways to travel via train, and plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Cologne to Osaka by plane or train

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Fly Cologne Bonn Airport to Kansai International Airport, train
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1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Kansai International Airport (KIX)plane CGN - KIX
2. Take the train from Kansai Airport to Shin-Ōsaka Stationtrain
19h 15m
¥51,605–153,342
Fly Cologne Bonn Airport to Osaka International Airport
1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Osaka International Airport (ITM)plane CGN - ITM
20h 29m
¥75,955–212,592
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Osaka International Airport
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Osaka International Airport (ITM)plane FRA - ITM
18h 29m
¥116,059–513,232
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Kobe
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Kobe (UKB)plane FRA - UKB
19h
¥86,409–233,782
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Chūbu Centrair International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Chūbu Centrair International Airport (NGO)plane FRA - NGO
3. Take the train from Nagoya to Shin Osakatrain
20h 10m
Fly Düsseldorf International Airport to Kansai International Airport, train
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Kansai International Airport (KIX)plane DUS - KIX
2. Take the train from Kansai Airport to Shin-Ōsaka Stationtrain
21h 19m
¥57,719–217,012
Fly Cologne Bonn Airport to Kobe
1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Kobe (UKB)plane CGN - UKB
21h 10m
¥76,305–243,142

Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Kansai International Airport (KIX) flights

9Weekly Planes

17h 28mAverage Duration

¥51,790Cheapest Price

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Distance: 9,330.3 km
Duration: 19h 15m

What companies run services between Cologne, Germany and Osaka, Japan?

Lufthansa, All Nippon Airways, and five other airlines fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Osaka International Airport (ITM) 3 times a day.

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