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 €75 - €210 and takes 5h 3m.

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 3m and costs €75 - €210.

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 31m and costs €200 - €600.

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

It takes approximately 5h 3m 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 2:55 AM in Ireland and 3:55 AM in Cologne.

Where can I stay near Cologne?

There are 1760+ hotels available in Cologne.

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

There are 7 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 Dublin Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport
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1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)DUB - CGN
5h 3m
€78–210
Ferry, train
1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead
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
15h 31m
€202–602
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
Tram to Dublin Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Take the tram from Tallaght to Red Cow
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)DUB - DUS
3. Take the train from Duesseldorf Hbf to Koeln Hbf
5h 27m
€78–277
Fly Cork Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)ORK - CGN
6h 25m
€78–233
Fly Dublin Airport to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Frankfurt (FRA)DUB - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Hbf
5h 48m
€82–303
Train, car ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Dublin Pearse to Rosslare EuroportIc
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
35h 31m
€235–575

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

21Weekly Services

15h 31mAverage Duration

€202Cheapest Price

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Distance: 993.9 km
Duration: 5h 3m

What companies run services between 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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