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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Transylvania is to bus via Dej which costs $40 - $200 and takes 30h 9m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Transylvania is to train and fly which takes 8h 29m and costs $140 - $450.

How far is it from Cologne to Transylvania?

The distance between Cologne and Transylvania is 1467 km. The road distance is 1602.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Cologne to Transylvania without a car is to bus which takes 23h 13m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 6h 25m to get from Cologne to Transylvania, including transfers.

Train or bus from Cologne to Transylvania?

The best way to get from Cologne to Transylvania is to bus which takes 23h 13m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $450 - $850 and takes 25h 8m.

Can I drive from Cologne to Transylvania?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Transylvania is 1603 km. It takes approximately 17h 16m to drive from Cologne to Transylvania.

Where can I stay near Transylvania?

There are 381+ hotels available in Transylvania.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Cologne to Transylvania 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 Dortmund Airport, fly to Tirgu Mures
best
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Holzwickedetrain
2. Fly from Dortmund Airport (DTM) to Tirgu Mures (TGM)plane DTM - TGM
6h 25m
Bus via Dej
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Köln to Dejbus
2. Take the bus from Dej to Târgu Mureșbus
30h 9m
$42–196
Bus
1. Take the bus from Köln to Târgu Mureșbus
23h 13m
Train
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to München Hbftrain 41 / ...
2. Take the train from München Hbf to Wien Westbahnhoftrain Drf / ...
3. Take the train from Wien Westbahnhof to Alba Iuliatrain 347
4. Take the train from Alba Iulia to Chirileu h.train
25h 8m
$452–823
Drive 1,602.6 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Transylvaniacar 1,602.6 km
17h 16m
$264–382
Fly Cologne Bonn Airport to Cluj-Napoca, bus
1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Cluj-Napoca (CLJ)plane CGN - CLJ
2. Take the bus from Cluj-Napoca to Târgu Mureşbus
8h 50m
$129–491
Train to Dortmund Airport, fly to Cluj-Napoca, bus
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Holzwickedetrain
2. Fly from Dortmund Airport (DTM) to Cluj-Napoca (CLJ)plane DTM - CLJ
3. Take the bus from Cluj-Napoca to Târgu Mureşbus
8h 47m
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Tirgu Mures
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to D-Flughafen Bftrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Tirgu Mures (TGM)plane DUS - TGM
8h 29m
$140–449
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Cologne to Düsseldorf Hbfcar
2. Take the car train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Villach Hbfcartrain
3. Drive from Villach Hbf to Transylvaniacar
18h 39m
$307–1,480

Dortmund Airport (DTM) to Tirgu Mures (TGM) flights

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3h 35mAverage Duration

$52Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Cologne to Transylvania.

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Distance: 1,467.3 km
Duration: 6h 25m

What companies run services between Cologne, Germany and Transylvania, Romania?

Euro Fratello Srl operates a bus from Köln to Târgu Mureș twice a week, and the journey takes 22h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Transylvania via München Hbf, Wien Westbahnhof, Alba Iulia, and Chirileu h. in around 25h 8m.

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