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

The cheapest way to get from Koper to Cologne is to bus via Munich which costs €75 - €130 and takes 17h 44m.

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

The fastest way to get from Koper to Cologne is to fly and train which takes 5h 54m and costs €110 - €310.

Is there a direct train between Koper and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Koper to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Koper and arriving at Koeln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 via Ljubljana and Villach Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 38m.

How far is it from Koper to Cologne?

The distance between Koper and Cologne is 1138 km. The road distance is 988.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Koper to Cologne without a car is to bus which takes 16h 59m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 9h 5m to get from Koper to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Koper to Cologne train from?

Koper to Cologne train services, operated by Slovenske železnice (SŽ), depart from Koper station.

Train or bus from Koper to Cologne?

The best way to get from Koper to Cologne is to bus which takes 16h 59m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs €55 - €200 and takes 14h 51m.

Where does the Koper to Cologne train arrive?

Koper to Cologne train services, operated by Slovenske železnice (SŽ), arrive at Ljubljana station.

Can I drive from Koper to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Koper to Cologne is 989 km. It takes approximately 10h 36m to drive from Koper to Cologne.

Where can I stay near Cologne?

There are 1742+ hotels available in Cologne.

Koper to Cologne - 12 ways to travel via train, car, car train, bus, and plane

There are 12 ways to get from Koper to Cologne by car, car train, bus, plane, train, or shuttle

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Drive, car train
best
1. Drive from Koper to Villach Hbf
2. Take the car train from Villach Hbf to Düsseldorf Hbf
9h 5m
€137–1,054
Train via Ljubljana
cheapest
1. Take the train from Koper to LjubljanaIc / ...
2. Take the train from Ljubljana to Villach Hbf316 / ...
3. Take the train from Villach Hbf to Koeln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12Ice
15h 38m
€55–176
Bus
1. Take the bus from Koper, Avtobusna Postaja to Ljubljana Central Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja to Cologne Bonn Airport
16h 59m
Drive 988.7 km
1. Drive from Koper to Cologne988.7 km
10h 36m
€141–203
Fly Trieste – Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Fly from Trieste – Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport (TRS) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)TRS - DUS
2. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Koeln Hbf
5h 54m
€113–309
Train
1. Take the train from Trieste Centrale to Villach HbfRjx
2. Take the train from Villach Hbf to Koeln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12Ice
14h 51m
€57–200
Bus via Munich
1. Take the bus from Koper Banka to Munich central bus station943
2. Take the bus from Munich central bus station to Bonn UN CampusN280 / ...
17h 44m
€76–130
Shuttle to Ljubljana, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take a shuttle bus from Koper, Avtobusna Postaja to Zgornji Brnik, Letališče Jožeta Pučnika Ljubljana
2. Fly from Ljubljana (LJU) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)LJU - CGN
11h 3m
€196–429
Bus to Venice Marco Polo Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Koper, Avtobusna Postaja to Venezia Mestre
2. Fly from Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)VCE - DUS
3. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Koeln Hbf
6h 45m
Fly Trieste – Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Trieste – Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport (TRS) to Frankfurt (FRA)TRS - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Hbf
5h 55m
€146–386
Shuttle to Ljubljana, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take a shuttle bus from Koper, Avtobusna Postaja to Zgornji Brnik, Letališče Jožeta Pučnika Ljubljana
2. Fly from Ljubljana (LJU) to Frankfurt (FRA)LJU - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Hbf
6h 25m
€212–447
Bus to Venice Marco Polo Airport, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the bus from Koper, Avtobusna Postaja to Venezia Mestre
2. Fly from Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) to Frankfurt (FRA)VCE - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Hbf
6h 46m

Koper to Cologne by bus and train

11Weekly Services

14h 51mAverage Duration

€57Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,138.3 km
Duration: 9h 5m

What companies run services between Koper, Slovenia and Cologne, Germany?

You can take a bus from Koper, Avtobusna Postaja to Koeln Hbf via Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja, Cologne Bonn Airport, and Koeln/Bonn Flughafen in around 16h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Koper Banka to Koeln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 via Trieste, Trieste Centrale, and Villach Hbf in around 14h 51m.

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