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

The cheapest way to get from Kyiv to Cologne is to train via Warsaw which costs €170 - €220 and takes 27h 2m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kyiv to Cologne is to drive which takes 18h 49m and costs €260 - €390.

Is there a direct bus between Kyiv and Cologne?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Kyiv 32 Petlyury St. and arriving at Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 19h 42m.

Is there a direct train between Kyiv and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Kyiv to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Kyiv-Pasazhyrskyi and arriving at Köln Hbf via Warszawa Wschodnia, Berlin Hbf and Hagen Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 2m.

How far is it from Kyiv to Cologne?

The distance between Kyiv and Cologne is 2270 km. The road distance is 1870.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Kyiv to Cologne without a car is to bus which takes 19h 42m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 11h 40m to get from Kyiv to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kyiv to Cologne bus from?

Kyiv to Cologne bus services, operated by OrionBus, depart from Kyiv 32 Petlyury St. station.

Where do I catch the Kyiv to Cologne train from?

Kyiv to Cologne train services, operated by Ukrainian Railways (UZ), depart from Kyiv-Pasazhyrskyi station.

Train or bus from Kyiv to Cologne?

The best way to get from Kyiv to Cologne is to bus which takes 19h 42m and costs . Alternatively, you can train via Warsaw, which costs €170 - €220 and takes 27h 2m.

Where does the Kyiv to Cologne bus arrive?

Kyiv to Cologne bus services, operated by OrionBus, arrive at Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis station.

What is the time difference between Kyiv and Cologne?

Cologne is 1h behind Kyiv. It is currently 8:42 AM in Kyiv and 7:42 AM in Cologne.

Where does the Kyiv to Cologne train arrive?

Kyiv to Cologne train services, operated by Ukrainian Railways (UZ), arrive at Warszawa Wschodnia station.

Can I drive from Kyiv to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Kyiv to Cologne is 1870 km. It takes approximately 18h 49m to drive from Kyiv to Cologne.

Where can I stay near Cologne?

There are 1794+ hotels available in Cologne.

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

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

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

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Bus, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
best
1. Take the bus from Kyiv to Vinnytsiabus
2. Take the bus from Vinnytsia to Sorocabus
3. Take the bus from Soroca to Chisinau Airportbus
4. Fly from Chișinău International Airport (RMO) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane RMO - CGN
11h 40m
Train via Warsaw
cheapest
1. Take the train from Kyiv-Pasazhyrskyi to Warszawa Wschodniatrain 67
2. Take the train from Warszawa Wschodnia to Berlin Hbftrain Eic
3. Take the train from Berlin Hbf to Hagen Hbftrain 19 / ...
4. Take the train from Hagen Hbf to Köln Hbftrain 19 / ...
27h 2m
€173–214
Bus
1. Take the bus from Kyiv 32 Petlyury St. to Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleisbus Mykolayiv
19h 42m
Drive 1,870.4 km
1. Drive from Kyiv to Colognecar 1,870.4 km
18h 49m
€266–384
Bus, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the bus from Kyiv to Vinnytsiabus
2. Take the bus from Vinnytsia to Sorocabus
3. Take the bus from Soroca to Chisinau Airportbus
4. Fly from Chișinău International Airport (RMO) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane RMO - DUS
12h 25m
Bus, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the bus from Kyiv to Vinnytsiabus
2. Take the bus from Vinnytsia to Sorocabus
3. Take the bus from Soroca to Chisinau Airportbus
4. Fly from Chișinău International Airport (RMO) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane RMO - FRA
5. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain
12h 40m
Bus, fly to Dortmund Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Kyiv to Vinnytsiabus
2. Take the bus from Vinnytsia to Sorocabus
3. Take the bus from Soroca to Chisinau Airportbus
4. Fly from Chișinău International Airport (RMO) to Dortmund Airport (DTM)plane RMO - DTM
5. Take the train from Holzwickede to Koeln Hbftrain
13h 54m
Train
1. Take the train from Kyiv-Pasazhyrskyi to Wien Hbftrain 40749
2. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Koeln Hbftrain Ice
31h 13m
€397–517
Bus via Bonn
1. Take the bus from Kyiv to Bonnbus Kyiv-Den haag / ...
32h 6m

Kyiv to Cologne by train

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27h 2mAverage Duration

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Distance: 2,270.5 km
Duration: 11h 40m

What companies run services between Kyiv, Ukraine and Cologne, Germany?

OrionBus operates a bus from Kyiv 32 Petlyury St. to Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis once daily, and the journey takes 19h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Kyiv-Pasazhyrskyi to Köln Hbf via Warszawa Wschodnia, Berlin Hbf, and Hagen Hbf in around 27h 2m.

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