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

The cheapest way to get from Ivalo to Cologne is to bus which costs €130 - €300 and takes 2 days 10h.

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

The fastest way to get from Ivalo to Cologne is to fly which takes 4h 44m and costs €150 - €490.

Is there a direct bus between Ivalo and Cologne?

No, there is no direct bus from Ivalo to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Ivalo las and arriving at Köln via Rovaniemi - SantaClaus Village Napapiiri and Rīga. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 10h.

How far is it from Ivalo to Cologne?

The distance between Ivalo and Cologne is 2278 km. The road distance is 2885.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Ivalo to Cologne without a car is to bus and train which takes 2 days 2h and costs €160 - €450.

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

It takes approximately 4h 44m to get from Ivalo to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ivalo to Cologne bus from?

Ivalo to Cologne bus services, operated by J.M Eskelisen Lapin Linjat, depart from Ivalo las station.

Bus or fly from Ivalo to Cologne?

The best way to get from Ivalo to Cologne is to fly which takes 4h 44m and costs €150 - €490. Alternatively, you can bus via Riga, which costs €120 - €290 and takes 2 days 10h.

Where does the Ivalo to Cologne bus arrive?

Ivalo to Cologne bus services, operated by J.M Eskelisen Lapin Linjat, arrive at Napapiiri Sodankyläntie L station.

What is the time difference between Ivalo and Cologne?

Cologne is 1h behind Ivalo. It is currently 3:54 PM in Ivalo and 2:54 PM in Cologne.

Can I drive from Ivalo to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Ivalo to Cologne is 2886 km. It takes approximately 30h 48m to drive from Ivalo to Cologne.

Where can I stay near Cologne?

There are 1742+ hotels available in Cologne.

Ivalo to Cologne - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and car train

There are 9 ways to get from Ivalo to Cologne by plane, bus, train, car, or car train

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 Düsseldorf International Airport
best
1. Fly from Ivalo (IVL) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)IVL - DUS
4h 44m
€159–483
Bus via Riga
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Ivalo las to Napapiiri Sodankyläntie L
2. Take the bus from Rovaniemi - SantaClaus Village Napapiiri to Riga Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Rīga to Köln
2d 10h
€121–287
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Ivalo las to Napapiiri Sodankyläntie L
2. Take the bus from Rovaniemi - SantaClaus Village Napapiiri to Warsaw Bus Station West
3. Take the train from Warszawa Zachodnia to Berlin OstbahnhofEic
4. Take the train from S Ostbahnhof to Köln Hbf10 / ...
2d 2h
€166–442
Drive 2,885.8 km
1. Drive from Ivalo to Cologne2,885.8 km
30h 48m
€525–758
Fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Ivalo (IVL) to Frankfurt (FRA)IVL - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Hbf
4h 46m
€225–509
Fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Fly from Ivalo (IVL) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)IVL - CGN
7h 47m
€299–696
Bus, train via Helsinki
1. Take the bus from Ivalo las to Rovaniemi Rautatieasema piha
2. Take the train from Rovaniemi to Helsinki Central Station
3. Take the bus from Helsinki, Bus Station to Riga, Bus Station
4. Take the bus from Rīga to Osnabrück
5. Take the train from Osnabrück Hbf to Köln Hbf
2d 4h
€185–384
Bus
1. Take the bus from Ivalo to Rovaniemi
2. Take the bus from Rovaniemi, SantaClaus Village Napapiiri to Warsaw, Bus Station West
3. Take the bus from Warsaw, Bus Station West to Leverkusen
2d 10h
€138–293
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Ivalo to Hamburg Hbf
2. Take the car train from Hamburg Hbf to Hannover Hbf
3. Drive from Hannover Hbf to Cologne
31h 1m
€580–819

Ivalo to Cologne by bus, train, and foot

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2d 4hAverage Duration

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Distance: 2,278.2 km
Duration: 4h 44m

What companies run services between Ivalo, Finland and Cologne, Germany?

Eurowings and Finnair fly from Ivalo (IVL) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ivalo las to Köln via Rovaniemi - SantaClaus Village Napapiiri, Riga Bus Station, and Rīga in around 2d 10h.

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