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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Split is to train and bus which costs €75 - €190 and takes 23h 54m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Split is to fly which takes 4h 47m and costs €65 - €290.

Is there a direct bus between Cologne and Split?

No, there is no direct bus from Cologne to Split station. However, there are services departing from Cologne and arriving at Split Bus Station via Banja Luka, Autobuska Stanica. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 32m.

Is there a direct train between Cologne and Split?

No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Split. However, there are services departing from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf and arriving at Split via Muenchen Hbf, Villach Hbf and Zagreb Glavni Kol.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 26m.

How far is it from Cologne to Split?

The distance between Cologne and Split is 1193 km. The road distance is 1396.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Cologne to Split without a car is to train and bus via Munich which takes 19h 51m and costs €120 - €390.

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

It takes approximately 5h 25m to get from Cologne to Split, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Split bus from?

Cologne to Split bus services, operated by Bakic Reisen, depart from Cologne station.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Split train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Cologne to Split?

The best way to get from Cologne to Split is to train which takes 22h 26m and costs €130 - €460. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs €65 - €290 and takes 4h 47m, you could also bus, which costs and takes 26h 32m.

Where does the Cologne to Split bus arrive?

Cologne to Split bus services, operated by Bakic Reisen, arrive at Banja Luka, Autobuska Stanica station.

Where does the Cologne to Split train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cologne to Split?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Split is 1396 km. It takes approximately 14h to drive from Cologne to Split.

Where can I stay near Split?

There are 11475+ hotels available in Split.

Cologne to Split - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and car train

There are 9 ways to get from Cologne to Split by train, plane, bus, car, 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.

Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly
best
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Duesseldorf Flughafen
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Split Airport (SPU)DUS - SPU
5h 25m
€72–318
Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Split Airport (SPU)CGN - SPU
4h 47m
€67–289
Train, bus via Munich
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to München Hbf41 / ...
2. Take the bus from Munich Hbf to Split Bus Station
19h 51m
€127–388
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 Zagreb Glavni Kol.213 / ...
4. Take the train from Zagreb Glavni Kol. to SplitIc
22h 26m
€133–458
Drive 1,396.1 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Split1,396.1 km
14h
€198–285
Train to Frankfurt, fly
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurt
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Split Airport (SPU)FRA - SPU
5h 13m
€120–356
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Frankfurt79 / ...
2. Take the bus from Frankfurt central train station to Split Bus StationN948
23h 54m
€79–184
Bus
1. Take the bus from Cologne to Banja Luka, Autobuska Stanica
2. Take the bus from Banja Luka, Autobuska Stanica to Split Bus Station
26h 32m
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Cologne to Düsseldorf Hbf
2. Take the car train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Villach Hbf
3. Drive from Villach Hbf to Split
12h 22m
€191–1,138

Cologne to Split by train and bus

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19h 51mAverage Duration

€127Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,192.6 km
Duration: 5h 25m

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

You can take a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Split via München Hbf, Muenchen Hbf, Villach Hbf, and Zagreb Glavni Kol. in around 22h 26m. Alternatively, Eurowings and Croatia Airlines fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Split Airport (SPU) 3 times a week.

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