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

The cheapest way to get from Croatia to Cologne is to bus which costs €80 - €150 and takes 18h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Croatia to Cologne is to fly which takes 4h 39m and costs €95 - €380.

Is there a direct train between Croatia and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Croatia to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Zagreb Glavni Kol. and arriving at Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via München Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 40m.

How far is it from Croatia to Cologne?

The distance between Croatia and Cologne is 906 km. The road distance is 1071.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Croatia to Cologne without a car is to bus which takes 18h 30m and costs €80 - €150.

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

It takes approximately 5h 8m to get from Croatia to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Croatia to Cologne train from?

Croatia to Cologne train services, operated by HŽ Putnički prijevoz (HŽPP), depart from Zagreb Glavni Kol. station.

Train, bus or fly from Croatia to Cologne?

The best way to get from Croatia to Cologne is to fly which takes 5h 8m and costs €50 - €260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €80 - €150 and takes 18h 30m, you could also train, which costs €260 - €490 and takes 13h 40m.

Where does the Croatia to Cologne train arrive?

Croatia to Cologne train services, operated by HŽ Putnički prijevoz (HŽPP), arrive at Muenchen Hbf station.

Can I drive from Croatia to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Croatia to Cologne is 1071 km. It takes approximately 9h 31m to drive from Croatia to Cologne.

How do I get a train ticket from Croatia to Cologne?

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Where can I stay near Cologne?

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Croatia to Cologne - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, car, car train

There are 11 ways to get from Croatia to Cologne by plane, car, car train, bus, train, or night 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 Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport
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1. Fly from Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport (ZAG) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane ZAG - CGN
5h 8m
€54–251
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Zagreb to Villach Hbfcar
2. Take the car train from Villach Hbf to Düsseldorf Hbfcartrain
9h 37m
€143–1,063
Bus
1. Take the bus from Zagreb to Cologne Airport CGNbus N884 / ...
18h 30m
€82–141
Drive 1,071.3 km
1. Drive from Zagreb to Colognecar 1,071.3 km
9h 31m
€150–216
Fly Split Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Fly from Split Airport (SPU) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane SPU - CGN
4h 54m
€65–335
Fly Zadar Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Fly from Zadar Airport (ZAD) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane ZAD - CGN
4h 39m
€99–372
Fly Split Airport to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Fly from Split Airport (SPU) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane SPU - DUS
5h 32m
€97–319
Fly Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport (ZAG) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane ZAG - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain
6h 2m
€112–309
Train
1. Take the train from Zagreb Glavni Kol. to Muenchen Hbftrain Ec
2. Take the train from München Hbf to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain 47 / ...
13h 40m
€269–485
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Zagreb Zap. Kol. to Graz Hbfnighttrain En
2. Take the train from Graz Hbf to Koeln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12train Ice
17h 1m
€266–567
Bus via Maribor
1. Take the bus from Zagreb to Maribor, Avtobusna Postajabus
2. Take the bus from Maribor, Avtobusna Postaja to Cologne/Bonn Airportbus
19h 51m

Croatia to Cologne by bus and train

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18h 30mAverage Duration

€82Cheapest Price

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Distance: 906.2 km
Duration: 5h 8m

What companies run services between Croatia and Cologne, Germany?

Eurowings, Lufthansa, and Croatia Airlines fly from Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport (ZAG) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) 4 times a day. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Zagreb to Cologne Airport CGN twice daily. Tickets cost €75–140 and the journey takes 18h 10m.

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