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 €55 - €260 and takes 5h.

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 38m and costs €55 - €270.

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 12m and costs €260 - €600.

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

It takes approximately 4h 38m 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 5:13 AM in Dublin and 6:13 AM in Cologne.

Where can I stay near Cologne?

There are 1822+ hotels available in Cologne.

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

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

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Fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
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1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane DUB - CGN
4h 38m
€59–263
Ferry, train
1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry 0
2. Take the train from Holyhead to London Eustontrain
3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Eil
4. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln Hbftrain Ice
14h 12m
€260–562
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the carferry from Dublin Terminal 1 to Port of Cherbourgcarferry
2. Drive from Port of Cherbourg to Colognecar
27h 25m
€498–1,225
Ferry, train, bus
1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry 0
2. Take the train from Holyhead to Shrewsburytrain
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 409
4. Take the bus from LONDON, Victoria Coach Station-Departure Hall to DORTMUND, Hbf Nordseite, Steinstrassebus
5. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Koeln Messe/Deutztrain Re
28h 32m
Fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane DUB - DUS
5h
€60–252
Fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane DUB - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain
5h 30m
€92–362
Fly to Brussels Airport, train
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane DUB - BRU
2. Take the train from Brussels-Nord to Koeln Hbftrain
6h 54m
€74–376

Dublin to Cologne by ferry, train, and foot

26Weekly Services

14h 12mAverage Duration

€260Cheapest Price

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Distance: 981.9 km
Duration: 4h 38m

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

Ryanair flies from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) twice daily.

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