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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Romania is to train and fly which costs $100 - $280 and takes 5h 53m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Romania is to train and fly which takes 5h 53m and costs $100 - $280.

Is there a direct train between Cologne and Romania?

No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Romania. However, there are services departing from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf and arriving at Universitate via Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10, Wien Westbahnhof and Gara de Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 2m.

How far is it from Cologne to Romania?

The distance between Cologne and Romania is 1315 km. The road distance is 1932.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Cologne to Romania without a car is to bus which takes 23h 34m and costs $160.

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

It takes approximately 6h 33m to get from Cologne to Romania, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Romania train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Cologne to Romania?

The best way to get from Cologne to Romania is to fly which takes 6h 33m and costs $100 - $300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $160 and takes 23h 34m, you could also train, which costs $480 - $1,000 and takes 29h 2m.

What is the time difference between Cologne and Romania?

Romania is 1h ahead of Cologne. It is currently 5:12 PM in Cologne and 6:12 PM in Romania.

Where does the Cologne to Romania train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cologne to Romania?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Romania is 1932 km. It takes approximately 18h 39m to drive from Cologne to Romania.

Where can I stay near Romania?

There are 5428+ hotels available in Romania.

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

There are 12 ways to get from Cologne to Romania by plane, bus, train, car, night train, or car train

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 Cluj-Napoca
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1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Cluj-Napoca (CLJ)plane CGN - CLJ
6h 33m
$103–299
Bus
1. Take the bus from Köln Hauptbahnhof to Bucharestbus
23h 34m
$160
Train
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to München Hbftrain 41 / ...
2. Take the train from Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10 to Wien Westbahnhoftrain 961 / ...
3. Take the train from Wien Westbahnhof to Bucuresti Nordtrain 347
29h 2m
$480–1,001
Drive 1,932.1 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Bucharestcar 1,932.1 km
18h 39m
$319–460
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Bucharest Otopeni
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to D-Flughafen Bftrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane DUS - OTP
5h 53m
$104–275
Fly Cologne Bonn Airport to Timișoara Traian Vuia International Airport
1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Timișoara Traian Vuia International Airport (TSR)plane CGN - TSR
6h 49m
$124–270
Train to Dortmund Airport, fly to Cluj-Napoca
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Holzwickedetrain
2. Fly from Dortmund Airport (DTM) to Cluj-Napoca (CLJ)plane DTM - CLJ
6h 26m
Train to Dortmund Airport, fly to Bucharest Otopeni
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Holzwickedetrain
2. Fly from Dortmund Airport (DTM) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane DTM - OTP
6h 56m
Train to Dortmund Airport, fly to Timișoara Traian Vuia International Airport
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Holzwickedetrain
2. Fly from Dortmund Airport (DTM) to Timișoara Traian Vuia International Airport (TSR)plane DTM - TSR
6h 27m
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Koeln Hbf to Wien Hbfnighttrain Nj
2. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Bucuresti Nordtrain 347
31h 18m
$323–627
Bus via Bucureşti Autogara Obor
1. Take the bus from Köln to Bucureşti Autogara Oborbus
33h 53m
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Cologne to Fuldacar
2. Take the car train from Fulda to Villach Hbfcartrain
3. Drive from Villach Hbf to Bucharestcar
25h 9m
$370–537

Cologne to Romania by train

7Weekly Trains

29h 2mAverage Duration

$480Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,314.6 km
Duration: 6h 33m

What companies run services between Cologne, Germany and Romania?

Lufthansa, Ryanair, and Ulendo Airlink fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Cluj-Napoca (CLJ) twice daily. Alternatively, Maxibus Travel operates a bus from Köln Hauptbahnhof to Bucharest twice a week. Tickets cost $160 and the journey takes 23h 11m.

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