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

The cheapest way to get from Kirkenes to Cologne is to fly which costs €110 - €440 and takes 12h 17m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kirkenes to Cologne is to bus and fly which takes 10h 50m and costs €600 - €1000.

Is there a direct bus between Kirkenes and Cologne?

No, there is no direct bus from Kirkenes to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Kirkenes and arriving at Köln via K-market Inari, Rovaniemi, SantaClaus Village Napapiiri and Rīga. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 15h.

How far is it from Kirkenes to Cologne?

The distance between Kirkenes and Cologne is 2440 km. The road distance is 3044.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Kirkenes to Cologne without a car is to bus and train which takes 2 days 13h and costs .

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

It takes approximately 12h 17m to get from Kirkenes to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kirkenes to Cologne bus from?

Kirkenes to Cologne bus services, operated by VisitInari.fi, depart from Kirkenes station.

Bus or fly from Kirkenes to Cologne?

The best way to get from Kirkenes to Cologne is to fly which takes 12h 17m and costs €110 - €440. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 2 days 15h.

Where does the Kirkenes to Cologne bus arrive?

Kirkenes to Cologne bus services, operated by VisitInari.fi, arrive at Inari station.

Can I drive from Kirkenes to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Kirkenes to Cologne is 3045 km. It takes approximately 33h 48m to drive from Kirkenes to Cologne.

Where can I stay near Cologne?

There are 1794+ hotels available in Cologne.

Kirkenes to Cologne - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 11 ways to get from Kirkenes to Cologne by plane, bus, train, car, car ferry, 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 Kirkenes Airport to Düsseldorf International Airport
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1. Fly from Kirkenes Airport (KKN) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane KKN - DUS
12h 17m
€119–431
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Kirkenes to Inaribus
2. Take the bus from K-market Inari to Napapiiri Sodankyläntie Lbus
3. Take the bus from Rovaniemi, SantaClaus Village Napapiiri to Warsaw, Bus Station Westbus
4. Take the bus from Warsaw, Bus Station West to Bochum central stationbus
5. Take the train from Bochum Hbf to Köln Hbftrain 43 / ...
2d 13h
Drive, bus, train
1. Drive from Kirkenes to Zapolyarnycar
2. Take the bus from Zapolyarny to Murmansk Bus stationbus 211
3. Take the train from Murmansk to Minsk Pastrain
4. Take the bus from Minsk Central Bus Station to Magdeburgbus
5. Take the train from Magdeburg Hbf to Hannover Hauptbahnhoftrain 55 / ...
6. Take the train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Wuppertal Hbftrain 19 / ...
7. Take the train from Wuppertal Hbf to Köln Hbftrain 19 / ...
3d 3h
€282–441
Car ferry, bus, train
1. Take the car ferry from Kirkenes kystrutekai to Ålesundcarferry Hur
2. Take the bus from Skateflukaia to Oslo bussterminalbus
3. Take the bus from Oslo bussterminal to Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhofbus
4. Take the bus from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof to Osnabrück central train stationbus
5. Take the train from Osnabrück Hbf to Köln Hbftrain 43 / ...
5d 19h
€693–1,491
Bus to Ivalo, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the bus from Kirkenes to Inaribus
2. Fly from Ivalo (IVL) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane IVL - DUS
10h 50m
€630–955
Fly Kirkenes Airport to Brussels Airport, train
1. Fly from Kirkenes Airport (KKN) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane KKN - BRU
2. Take the train from Brussels-Nord to Koeln Hbftrain
12h 19m
€167–416
Fly Kirkenes Airport to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Kirkenes Airport (KKN) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane KKN - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain
10h 51m
€243–900
Fly Kirkenes Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Fly from Kirkenes Airport (KKN) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane KKN - CGN
13h 11m
€129–519
Bus
1. Take the bus from Kirkenes to Inaribus
2. Take the bus from K-market Inari to Napapiiri Sodankyläntie Lbus
3. Take the bus from Rovaniemi, SantaClaus Village Napapiiri to Riga, Bus Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Rīga to Kölnbus
2d 15h
Drive 3,044.6 km
1. Drive from Kirkenes to Colognecar 3,044.6 km
33h 48m
€565–816
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Kirkenes to Hamburg Hbfcar
2. Take the car train from Hamburg Hbf to Hannover Hbfcartrain
3. Drive from Hannover Hbf to Colognecar
34h 1m
€618–875

Kirkenes Airport (KKN) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) flights

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14h 16mAverage Duration

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Distance: 2,439.9 km
Duration: 12h 17m

What companies run services between Kirkenes, Norway and Cologne, Germany?

Norwegian Air Shuttle, Widerøe, and two other airlines fly from Kirkenes Airport (KKN) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) 3 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kirkenes to Köln via K-market Inari, Rovaniemi, SantaClaus Village Napapiiri, Riga, Bus Station, and Rīga in around 2d 15h.

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