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

The cheapest way to get from Dublin to Cologne is to fly which costs €75 - €220 and takes 4h 37m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dublin to Cologne is to fly which takes 4h 37m and costs €75 - €220.

How far is it from Dublin to Cologne?

The distance between Dublin and Cologne is 982 km.

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

The best way to get from Dublin to Cologne without a car is to ferry and train which takes 14h 14m and costs €220 - €650.

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

It takes approximately 4h 37m to get from Dublin to Cologne, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Dublin and Cologne?

Cologne is 1h ahead of Dublin. It is currently 6:46 PM in Dublin and 7:46 PM in Cologne.

Where can I stay near Cologne?

There are 1757+ hotels available in Cologne.

Dublin to Cologne - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, bus, and car

There are 7 ways to get from Dublin to Cologne by plane, ferry, train, bus, car, or car ferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
best
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)DUB - CGN
4h 37m
€77–219
Fly to Frankfurt, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Frankfurt (FRA)DUB - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf
5h 38m
€74–287
Ferry, train
1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferry0
2. Take the train from Holyhead to London Euston
3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-MidiEil
4. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln HbfIce
14h 14m
€225–641
Ferry, train, bus
1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferry0
2. Take the train from Holyhead to Shrewsbury
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals409
4. Take the bus from LONDON, Victoria Coach Station-Departure Hall to DORTMUND, Hbf Nordseite, Steinstrasse
5. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Köln Hbf43 / ...
27h 52m
€201–401
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Dublin to Rosslare Harbour
2. Take the car ferry from Rosslare Harbour to Dunkirk
3. Drive from Dunkirk to Cologne
29h 31m
€260–572
Fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)DUB - DUS
2. Take the train from Duesseldorf Hbf to Koeln Hbf
5h 8m
€78–286
Fly to Eindhoven Airport, train
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Eindhoven Airport (EIN)DUB - EIN
2. Take the train from Eindhoven to Köln Hbf
7h 16m
€105–308

Dublin to Cologne by ferry, train, and foot

26Weekly Services

14h 14mAverage Duration

€225Cheapest Price

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Distance: 981.8 km
Duration: 4h 37m

What companies run services between Dublin, Ireland and Cologne, Germany?

Ryanair and British Airways fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) 3 times a day.

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