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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Ukraine is to bus via Bonn Hbf which costs 6 320 ₴ - 6 380 ₴ and takes 42h 43m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Ukraine is to fly and train which takes 11h 24m and costs 6 000 ₴ - 19 000 ₴.

Is there a direct train between Cologne and Ukraine?

No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Ukraine. However, there are services departing from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf and arriving at Khreshchatyk via Würzburg Hbf, Passau Hbf, Wien Hbf and Vokzalna. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 33h 33m.

How far is it from Cologne to Ukraine?

The distance between Cologne and Ukraine is 1914 km. The road distance is 1871.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Cologne to Ukraine without a car is to train which takes 33h 33m and costs 17 000 ₴ - 37 000 ₴.

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

It takes approximately 8h 57m to get from Cologne to Ukraine, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Ukraine train from?

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

Train or bus from Cologne to Ukraine?

The best way to get from Cologne to Ukraine is to train which takes 33h 33m and costs 17 000 ₴ - 37 000 ₴. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 3 700 ₴ - 10 000 ₴ and takes 36h 34m.

Where does the Cologne to Ukraine train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cologne to Ukraine?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Ukraine is 1871 km. It takes approximately 18h 41m to drive from Cologne to Ukraine.

Where can I stay near Ukraine?

There are 2247+ hotels available in Ukraine.

Cologne to Ukraine - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 11 ways to get from Cologne to Ukraine by train, plane, bus, car, or night train

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Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Chișinău International Airport, bus
best
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to D-Flughafen Bf
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Chișinău International Airport (RMO)DUS - RMO
3. Take the bus from Chisinau Airport to Odessa station
8h 57m
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cologne Airport CGN to Kyiv Central Bus stationN3204 / ...
36h 34m
₴3,711–9,571
Train
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Würzburg Hbf41 / ...
2. Take the train from Würzburg Hbf to Passau Hbf91 / ...
3. Take the train from Passau Hbf to Wien HauptbahnhofIce
4. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Kyiv-Pasazhyrskyi
33h 33m
₴17,241–36,554
Drive 1,871.3 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Kyiv1,871.3 km
18h 41m
₴12,951–18,707
Fly Cologne Bonn Airport to Chișinău International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Chișinău International Airport (RMO)CGN - RMO
2. Take the bus from Chisinau Airport to Odessa station
8h 38m
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Chișinău International Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurt
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Chișinău International Airport (RMO)FRA - RMO
3. Take the bus from Chisinau Airport to Odessa station
9h 5m
Train to Dortmund Airport, fly to Chișinău International Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Holzwickede
2. Fly from Dortmund Airport (DTM) to Chișinău International Airport (RMO)DTM - RMO
3. Take the bus from Chisinau Airport to Odessa station
10h 2m
Fly Cologne Bonn Airport to Rzeszów–Jasionka Airport, train
1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Rzeszów–Jasionka Airport (RZE)CGN - RZE
2. Take the train from Rzeszow Glowny to Przemysl Glowny
3. Take the train from Przemysl Glowny to Lviv
11h 24m
₴6,449–18,743
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Rzeszów–Jasionka Airport, train
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to D-Flughafen Bf
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Rzeszów–Jasionka Airport (RZE)DUS - RZE
3. Take the train from Rzeszow Glowny to Przemysl Glowny
4. Take the train from Przemysl Glowny to Lviv
11h 33m
₴7,491–19,150
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Koeln Hbf to Wien HbfNj
2. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Kyiv-Pasazhyrskyi40149
34h 38m
₴16,648–32,516
Bus via Bonn Hbf
1. Take the bus from Bonn Hbf to Kyiv Bus station
42h 43m
₴6,327–6,371

Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Chișinău International Airport (RMO) flights

18Weekly Planes

3h 45mAverage Duration

₴3,198Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Cologne to Ukraine.

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Distance: 1,913.7 km
Duration: 8h 57m

What companies run services between Cologne, Germany and Ukraine?

You can take a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Khreshchatyk via Würzburg Hbf, Passau Hbf, Wien Hauptbahnhof, Wien Hbf, Kyiv-Pasazhyrskyi, and Vokzalna in around 33h 33m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Cologne Airport CGN to Kyiv Central Bus station twice daily. Tickets cost ₴3,500–8,500 and the journey takes 35h 15m.

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