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

The cheapest way to get from Limerick to Cologne is to bus and fly which costs €65 - €260 and takes 8h 4m.

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

The fastest way to get from Limerick to Cologne is to bus and fly which takes 6h 47m and costs €65 - €230.

How far is it from Limerick to Cologne?

The distance between Limerick and Cologne is 1165 km.

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

The best way to get from Limerick to Cologne without a car is to bus via Bonn which takes 3 days 6h and costs €90 - €430.

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

It takes approximately 7h 1m to get from Limerick to Cologne, including transfers.

Bus or fly from Limerick to Cologne?

The best way to get from Limerick to Cologne is to fly which takes 7h 1m and costs €65 - €240. Alternatively, you can bus via Bonn, which costs €90 - €430 and takes 3 days 6h.

What is the time difference between Limerick and Cologne?

Cologne is 1h ahead of Limerick. It is currently 12:07 PM in Limerick and 1:07 PM in Cologne.

Where can I stay near Cologne?

There are 1683+ hotels available in Cologne.

Limerick to Cologne - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, car, and car ferry

There are 10 ways to get from Limerick to Cologne by plane, car, car ferry, bus, or 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 Shannon Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport
best
1. Fly from Shannon Airport (SNN) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane SNN - CGN
7h 1m
€68–234
Bus to Cork Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Henry Street to Cork Airportbus
2. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane ORK - CGN
8h 4m
€65–254
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Limerick to Rosslare Harbourcar
2. Take the car ferry from Rosslare Harbour to Dunkirkcarferry
3. Drive from Dunkirk to Colognecar
30h 30m
€122–586
Bus via Bonn
1. Take the bus from Limerick Arthur's Quay to Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2bus 712
2. Take the bus from Dublin to Rădăuțibus
3. Take the bus from Rădăuți to Bonnbus
3d 6h
€93–429
Fly Shannon Airport to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Fly from Shannon Airport (SNN) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane SNN - DUS
8h 34m
€103–277
Bus to Dublin Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the bus from Limerick Arthur's Quay to Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2bus
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane DUB - CGN
6h 47m
€66–222
Bus to Dublin Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the bus from Limerick Arthur's Quay to Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2bus
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane DUB - DUS
7h 15m
€71–245
Bus to Cork Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Take the bus from Henry Street to Cork Airportbus
2. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane ORK - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Arnhem Centraaltrain
4. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Köln Hbftrain
9h 8m
€110–389
Bus
1. Take the bus from Limerick Arthur's Quay to Bachelors Walkbus 300
2. Take the bus from Dublin to Rădăuțibus
3. Take the bus from Rădăuţi to Kölnbus
3d 9h
€84–412
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Limerick Arthur's Quay to Bachelors Walkbus
2. Take the bus from Dublin to Rădăuțibus
3. Take the bus from Rădăuţi to Liegebus
4. Take the train from Liege-Guillemins to Koeln Hbftrain
3d 12h
€95–362

Shannon Airport (SNN) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) flights

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4h 15mAverage Duration

€59Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Limerick to Cologne.

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Distance: 1,164.9 km
Duration: 7h 1m

What companies run services between Limerick, Ireland and Cologne, Germany?

Ryanair and Eurowings fly from Shannon Airport (SNN) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) 6 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Limerick Arthur's Quay to Koeln Sued via Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2, Dublin Airport Zone 11, Lanesborough Park, Dublin, Rădăuți, Bonn, and Bonn Hbf in around 3d 6h.

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