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 56m and costs €130 - €370.

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 Divaca, Ljubljana and Villach Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 26m.

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 train which takes 14h 51m and costs €190 - €480.

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 train which takes 14h 51m and costs €190 - €480. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 17h 7m.

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 Divača 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.

How do I get a train ticket from Koper to Cologne?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Koper to Cologne?

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Where can I stay near Cologne?

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

There are 11 ways to get from Koper to Cologne by shuttle, plane, train, bus, night 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
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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
€86–669
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 51m
€191–472
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
Bus, night train, train
1. Take the bus from Koper to Ljubljana APbus
2. Take the night train from Ljubljana to Augsburg Hbfnighttrain En
3. Take the train from Augsburg Hbf to Köln Hbftrain 42 / ...
15h 58m
€164–390
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 56m
€134–361
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 17m
€99–697
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
Bus to Pula Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the bus from Portorož to Pula Airportbus
2. Fly from Pula Airport (PUY) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane PUY - CGN
6h 19m
€184–509
Train via Ljubljana
1. Take the train from Koper to Divačatrain Ic / ...
2. Take the train from Divaca to Ljubljanatrain Re / ...
3. Take the train from Ljubljana to Villach Hbftrain 38 / ...
4. Take the train from Villach Hbf to Koeln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12train Ice
16h 26m
€212–484
Drive 1,008.7 km
1. Drive from Koper to Colognecar 1,008.7 km
10h 10m
€143–207
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
€181–251

Koper to Cologne by bus and train

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14h 51mAverage Duration

€191Cheapest 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 Banka to Koeln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 via Trieste, Trieste Centrale, and Villach Hbf in around 14h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Koper to Köln via Ljubljana AP, Ljubljana bus station, and Frankfurt, Hauptbahnhof FOB in around 17h 7m.

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