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

The cheapest way to get from Ireland to Cologne is to fly which costs €65 - €280 and takes 5h 22m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ireland to Cologne is to fly which takes 4h 56m and costs €60 - €300.

How far is it from Ireland to Cologne?

The distance between Ireland and Cologne is 994 km.

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

The best way to get from Ireland to Cologne without a car is to ferry and train which takes 15h 6m and costs €300 - €600.

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

It takes approximately 4h 56m to get from Ireland to Cologne, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Ireland and Cologne?

Cologne is 1h ahead of Ireland. It is currently 6:13 AM in Ireland and 7:13 AM in Cologne.

Where can I stay near Cologne?

There are 1842+ hotels available in Cologne.

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

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There are 7 ways to get from Ireland to Cologne by plane, ferry, train, car, car ferry, 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 56m
€62–299
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
15h 6m
€307–592
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Dublin to Rosslare Harbourcar
2. Take the carferry from Rosslare Harbour to Dunkirkcarferry
3. Drive from Dunkirk to Colognecar
29h 33m
€527–879
Fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane DUB - DUS
5h 22m
€70–279
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
6h 28m
€99–282
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
7h 18m
€82–316
Train, car ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Dublin Pearse to Rosslare Europorttrain Ic
2. Take the carferry from Rosslare Harbour to Dunkirkcarferry
3. Take the bus from Dunkerque Port to Maastrichtbus
4. Take the train from Maastricht to Aachen Hbftrain S43 / ...
5. Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Koeln Hbftrain Ice / ...
35h 50m
€499–874

Ireland to Cologne by tram, foot, ferry, and train

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15h 6mAverage Duration

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Distance: 994 km
Duration: 4h 56m

What companies run services between Ireland and Cologne, Germany?

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

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