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

The cheapest way to get from Koper to Cologne is to drive which costs €140 - €210 and takes 10h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Koper to Cologne is to bus and fly and train which takes 5h 59m and costs €130 - €390.

Is there a direct bus between Koper and Cologne?

No, there is no direct bus from Koper to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Koper and arriving at Köln via Ljubljana bus station and Frankfurt, Hauptbahnhof FOB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 7m.

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 37m.

How far is it from Koper to Cologne?

The distance between Koper and Cologne is 925 km. The road distance is 1008.7 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 and train which takes 14h 22m and costs €150 - €410.

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

It takes approximately 7h 31m to get from Koper to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Koper to Cologne bus from?

Koper to Cologne bus services, operated by Arriva Slovenia, depart from Koper station.

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 17h 7m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs €190 - €450 and takes 14h 43m.

Where does the Koper to Cologne bus arrive?

Koper to Cologne bus services, operated by Arriva Slovenia, arrive at Ljubljana AP station.

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 1009 km. It takes approximately 10h 10m to drive from Koper to Cologne.

Where can I stay near Cologne?

There are 603+ hotels available in Cologne.

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

There are 11 ways to get from Koper to Cologne by shuttle, 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.

Shuttle to Venice Marco Polo Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
best
1. Take a shuttle bus from Portorož to Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Veneziashuttle
2. Fly from Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane VCE - CGN
7h 31m
€81–629
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Koper to Ljubljana APbus
2. Take the train from Ljubljana to Muenchen Hbftrain Ec
3. Take the train from München Hbf to Köln Hbftrain 42 / ...
14h 22m
€158–403
Bus
1. Take the bus from Koper to Ljubljana APbus
2. Take the bus from Ljubljana bus station to Frankfurt central train stationbus 127 / ...
3. Take the bus from Frankfurt, Hauptbahnhof FOB to Kölnbus
17h 7m
Drive 1,008.7 km
1. Drive from Koper to Colognecar 1,008.7 km
10h 10m
€142–205
Bus to Trieste – Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the bus from Koper Banka to Trieste Airportbus
2. Fly from Trieste – Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport (TRS) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane TRS - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain
5h 59m
€134–381
Shuttle to Venice Marco Polo Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take a shuttle bus from Portorož to Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Veneziashuttle
2. Fly from Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane VCE - DUS
8h 19m
€102–652
Shuttle to Ljubljana, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take a shuttle bus from Koper, Avtobusna Postaja to Zgornji Brnik, Letališče Jožeta Pučnika Ljubljanashuttle
2. Fly from Ljubljana (LJU) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane LJU - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain
6h 37m
€217–442
Shuttle, shuttle to Klagenfurt Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take a shuttle bus from Koper, Avtobusna Postaja to Zgornji Brnik, Letališče Jožeta Pučnika Ljubljanashuttle
2. Take a shuttle bus from Zgornji Brnik, Letališče Jožeta Pučnika Ljubljana to Klagenfurt Airportshuttle
3. Fly from Klagenfurt Airport (KLU) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane KLU - CGN
6h 47m
€224–644
Train
1. Take the train from Trieste Centrale to Villach Hbftrain Rjx
2. Take the train from Villach Hbf to Koeln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12train Ice
14h 43m
€191–447
Train via Ljubljana
1. Take the train from Koper to Ljubljanatrain Ic / ...
2. Take the train from Ljubljana to Villach Hbftrain 38 / ...
3. Take the train from Villach Hbf to Koeln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12train Ice
15h 37m
€212–472
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Koper to Kufsteincar
2. Take the car train from Kufstein to Kassel-Wilhelmshöhecartrain
3. Drive from Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe to Colognecar
13h 1m
€181–250

Koper to Cologne by bus and train

7Weekly Services

14h 22mAverage Duration

€158Cheapest Price

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Distance: 925.2 km
Duration: 7h 31m

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

You can take a bus from Koper to Köln via Ljubljana AP, Ljubljana bus station, and Frankfurt, Hauptbahnhof FOB in around 17h 7m. 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 43m.

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