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 18m 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 7:56 AM in Dublin and 8:56 AM in Cologne.

Where can I stay near Cologne?

There are 1760+ hotels available in Cologne.

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

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

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 Hbf
5h 22m
€71–302
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 18m
€225–641
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
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)DUB - DUS
5h 1m
€77–286
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
Bus, car ferry, train
1. Take the bus from Leeson Street Upper to Wexford O'Hanrahan Station740
2. Take the car ferry from Rosslare Harbour to Dunkirk
3. Take the bus from Dunkerque Port to Duisburg central train station
4. Take the train from Duisburg Hbf to Koeln HbfRe
36h 9m
€243–595

Dublin to Cologne by ferry, train, and foot

26Weekly Services

14h 18mAverage 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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