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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Osijek is to bus which costs €100 - €180 and takes 22h 47m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Osijek is to train and fly and drive which takes 9h 41m and costs €60 - €420.

Is there a direct bus between Cologne and Osijek?

No, there is no direct bus from Cologne to Osijek. However, there are services departing from Cologne and arriving at Osijek, Autobusni Kolodvor via Brod, Autobusna Stanica. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 26m.

Is there a direct train between Cologne and Osijek?

No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Osijek. However, there are services departing from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf and arriving at Osijek via Muenchen Hbf, Villach Hbf and Vinkovci. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 24m.

How far is it from Cologne to Osijek?

The distance between Cologne and Osijek is 1457 km. The road distance is 1257.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Cologne to Osijek without a car is to train and bus which takes 16h and costs .

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

It takes approximately 11h 13m to get from Cologne to Osijek, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Osijek bus from?

Cologne to Osijek bus services, operated by Sonnen-Busreisen Prosic, depart from Cologne station.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Osijek train from?

Cologne to Osijek train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf station.

Train or bus from Cologne to Osijek?

The best way to get from Cologne to Osijek is to train which takes 21h 24m and costs €150 - €440. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €100 - €180 and takes 22h 47m.

Where does the Cologne to Osijek bus arrive?

Cologne to Osijek bus services, operated by Sonnen-Busreisen Prosic, arrive at Bosanski Brod station.

Where does the Cologne to Osijek train arrive?

Cologne to Osijek train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at München Hbf station.

Can I drive from Cologne to Osijek?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Osijek is 1257 km. It takes approximately 13h 35m to drive from Cologne to Osijek.

Where can I stay near Osijek?

There are 418+ hotels available in Osijek.

Cologne to Osijek - 12 ways to travel via train, car, car train, bus, and plane

There are 12 ways to get from Cologne to Osijek by car, car train, train, bus, plane, or shuttle

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Drive, car train
best
1. Drive from Cologne to Düsseldorf Hbf
2. Take the car train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Villach Hbf
3. Drive from Villach Hbf to Osijek
11h 13m
€186–1,128
Train to Dortmund Airport, fly to Mahovljani Airport, drive, train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Holzwickede
2. Fly from Dortmund Airport (DTM) to Mahovljani Airport (BNX)DTM - BNX
3. Drive from Mahovljani Airport (BNX) to Nova Gradiska
4. Take the train from Nova Gradiska to Osijek
9h 41m
€61–416
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to München Hbf41 / ...
2. Take the bus from München Zob to Osijek, Autobusni Kolodvor
16h
Drive 1,257.3 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Osijek1,257.3 km
13h 35m
€176–254
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport, shuttle, bus
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to D-Flughafen Bf
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport (BEG)DUS - BEG
3. Take a shuttle bus from Belgrade, Nikola Tesla Airport to Novi Sad, Autobuska Stanica
4. Take the bus from Novi Sad, Autobuska Stanica to Osijek, Autobusni Kolodvor
10h 1m
€164–514
Train
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to München Hbf41 / ...
2. Take the train from Muenchen Hbf to Villach HbfRj
3. Take the train from Villach Hbf to Vinkovci211
21h 24m
€153–435
Bus
1. Take the bus from Cologne Airport CGN to Osijek bus stationN884 / ...
22h 47m
€104–171
Bus via Slavonski Brod
1. Take the bus from Cologne to Bosanski Brod
2. Take the bus from Brod, Autobusna Stanica to Osijek, Autobusni Kolodvor
25h 26m
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurt
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport (ZAG)FRA - ZAG
3. Take the bus from Zagreb, Autobusni Kolodvor to Osijek, Autobusni Kolodvor
10h 1m
€146–420
Train to Dortmund Airport, fly to Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport, shuttle, bus
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Holzwickede
2. Fly from Dortmund Airport (DTM) to Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport (BEG)DTM - BEG
3. Take a shuttle bus from Belgrade, Nikola Tesla Airport to Novi Sad, Autobuska Stanica
4. Take the bus from Novi Sad, Autobuska Stanica to Osijek, Autobusni Kolodvor
11h 6m
€117–489
Fly Cologne Bonn Airport to Tuzla International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Tuzla International Airport (TZL)CGN - TZL
2. Take the bus from Tuzla, Autobuska Stanica to Županja, Autobusni Kolodvor
11h 6m
€107–378
Train to Dortmund Airport, fly to Tuzla International Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Holzwickede
2. Fly from Dortmund Airport (DTM) to Tuzla International Airport (TZL)DTM - TZL
3. Take the bus from Tuzla, Autobuska Stanica to Županja, Autobusni Kolodvor
12h 31m
€95–312

Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport (BEG) flights

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Distance: 1,456.7 km
Duration: 11h 13m

What companies run services between Cologne, Germany and Osijek, Croatia?

You can take a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Osijek via München Hbf, Muenchen Hbf, Villach Hbf, and Vinkovci in around 21h 24m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Cologne Airport CGN to Osijek bus station twice daily. Tickets cost €100–150 and the journey takes 21h 39m.

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