What is the cheapest way to get from Des Moines to Cologne?

The cheapest way to get from Des Moines to Cologne is to drive and fly and train which costs €290 - €1100 and takes 15h 17m.

What is the fastest way to get from Des Moines to Cologne?

The fastest way to get from Des Moines to Cologne is to fly and train which takes 11h 49m and costs €370 - €1300.

How far is it from Des Moines to Cologne?

The distance between Des Moines and Cologne is 7217 km.

How long does it take to get from Des Moines to Cologne?

It takes approximately 13h 31m to get from Des Moines to Cologne, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Des Moines and Cologne?

Cologne is 7h ahead of Des Moines. It is currently 1:55 PM in Des Moines and 8:55 PM in Cologne.

Where can I stay near Cologne?

There are 1833+ hotels available in Cologne.

Des Moines to Cologne - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Des Moines to Cologne by plane, train, or car

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Fly Des Moines to Düsseldorf International Airport
best
1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane DSM - DUS
13h 31m
€362–1,343
Drive to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport, fly to Frankfurt, train
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1. Drive from Des Moines to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD)car
2. Fly from Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane FOD - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain
15h 17m
€295–1,032
Fly Des Moines to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane DSM - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain
11h 49m
€377–1,280
Fly Des Moines to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane DSM - AMS
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Arnhem Centraaltrain
3. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Koeln Hbftrain
14h 30m
€405–1,502
Fly Des Moines to Brussels Airport, train
1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane DSM - BRU
2. Take the train from Brussels-Nord to Koeln Hbftrain
15h 8m
€399–1,104
Fly Des Moines to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane DSM - CGN
19h 48m
€388–1,426

Des Moines (DSM) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) flights

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15h 14mAverage Duration

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Distance: 7,216.6 km
Duration: 13h 31m

What companies run services between Des Moines, IA, USA and Cologne, Germany?

Delta, KLM, and two other airlines fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) 5 times a day.

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