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 €55 - €240 and takes 5h 2m.

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 5h 2m and costs €55 - €240.

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 34m and costs €280 - €650.

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

It takes approximately 5h 2m 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 7:22 AM in Ireland and 8:22 AM in Cologne.

Where can I stay near Cologne?

There are 1832+ hotels available in Cologne.

Ireland to Cologne - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, and car

There are 8 ways to get from Ireland to Cologne by plane, ferry, train, car, car ferry, tram, 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
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1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane DUB - CGN
5h 2m
€56–240
Ferry, train
1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyheadferry
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 34m
€280–622
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Dublin to Rosslare Harbourcar
2. Take the car ferry from Rosslare Harbour to Dunkirkcarferry
3. Drive from Dunkirk to Colognecar
29h 33m
€461–672
Tram, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Take the tram from Tallaght to Red Cowtram
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane DUB - DUS
3. Take the train from Duesseldorf Hbf to Koeln Hbftrain
5h 28m
€64–227
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 9m
€99–318
Fly to Brussels Airport, train
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane DUB - BRU
2. Take the train from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Köln Hbftrain
7h 23m
€79–298
Fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane DUB - AMS
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Arnhem Centraaltrain
3. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Köln Hbftrain
7h 55m
€77–318
Train, car ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Dublin Pearse to Rosslare Europorttrain Ic / ...
2. Take the car ferry from Rosslare Harbour to Dunkirkcarferry
3. Take the bus from Dunkerque Port to Ghent Dampoortbus
4. Take the bus from Ghent Dampoort to Maastrichtbus N84
5. Take the train from Maastricht to Aachen Hbftrain
6. Take the train from Aachen, Hbf to Köln Hbftrain Re9 / ...
37h 42m
€432–663

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

21Weekly Services

15h 34mAverage Duration

€280Cheapest Price

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Distance: 993.9 km
Duration: 5h 2m

What companies run services between Ireland and Cologne, Germany?

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

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