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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Ukraine is to bus via Koeln/Bonn Flughafen which costs 6 000 ₴ - 9 500 ₴ and takes 31h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Ukraine is to fly and drive which takes 8h 44m and costs 6 500 ₴ - 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 Augsburg Hbf, Wien Westbahnhof and Vokzalna. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 32h 4m.

How far is it from Cologne to Ukraine?

The distance between Cologne and Ukraine is 1298 km. The road distance is 1871.4 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 bus which takes 19h 55m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 8h 44m 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 bus which takes 19h 55m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs 23 000 ₴ - 55 000 ₴ and takes 32h 4m.

Where does the Cologne to Ukraine train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cologne to Ukraine?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Ukraine is 1871 km. It takes approximately 18h 55m to drive from Cologne to Ukraine.

Where can I stay near Ukraine?

There are 2355+ hotels available in Ukraine.

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

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

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Fly Düsseldorf International Airport to Rzeszów–Jasionka Airport, drive
best
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Rzeszów–Jasionka Airport (RZE)plane DUS - RZE
2. Drive from Rzeszow-Airport-RZE to Lviv urban hromadacar
8h 44m
₴6,563–18,130
Bus via Koeln/Bonn Flughafen
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Köln to Kyivbus Kyiv-Hasselt / ...
31h 30m
₴6,082–9,066
Bus
1. Take the bus from Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis to Kyiv 32 Petlyury St.bus Mykolayiv
19h 55m
Train
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Augsburg Hbftrain 47 / ...
2. Take the train from Augsburg Hbf to Wien Westbahnhoftrain 963 / ...
3. Take the train from Wien Westbahnhof to Kyiv-Pasazhyrskyitrain
32h 4m
₴23,922–52,411
Drive 1,871.4 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Kyivcar 1,871.4 km
18h 55m
₴13,727–19,827
Fly Düsseldorf International Airport to Chișinău International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Chișinău International Airport (RMO)plane DUS - RMO
2. Take the bus from Chisinau Airport to Pryvoz Bus Stationbus
8h 22m
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Chișinău International Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Chișinău International Airport (RMO)plane FRA - RMO
3. Take the bus from Chisinau Airport to Pryvoz Bus Stationbus
7h 57m
Fly Cologne Bonn Airport to Chișinău International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Chișinău International Airport (RMO)plane CGN - RMO
2. Take the bus from Chisinau Airport to Pryvoz Bus Stationbus
7h 52m
Train to Dortmund Airport, fly to Chișinău International Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Holzwickedetrain
2. Fly from Dortmund Airport (DTM) to Chișinău International Airport (RMO)plane DTM - RMO
3. Take the bus from Chisinau Airport to Pryvoz Bus Stationbus
9h 25m
Fly Düsseldorf International Airport to Warsaw Chopin Airport, bus
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW)plane DUS - WAW
2. Take the bus from Warszawa Centralna Station to Lviv Palace Squarebus
10h 44m
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Koeln Hbf to Wien Hbfnighttrain Nj
2. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Kyiv-Pasazhyrskyitrain 40347
34h 20m
₴16,804–34,007

Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Rzeszów–Jasionka Airport (RZE) flights

17Weekly Planes

4h 6mAverage Duration

₴5,952Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Cologne to Ukraine.

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Distance: 1,298.2 km
Duration: 8h 44m

What companies run services between Cologne, Germany and Ukraine?

OrionBus operates a bus from Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis to Kyiv 32 Petlyury St. once daily, and the journey takes 19h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Khreshchatyk via Augsburg Hbf, Wien Westbahnhof, Kyiv-Pasazhyrskyi, and Vokzalna in around 32h 4m.

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