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

The cheapest way to get from Moscow to Cologne is to fly which costs €100 - €300 and takes 11h 1m.

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

The fastest way to get from Moscow to Cologne is to fly and train which takes 10h 27m and costs €120 - €360.

Is there a direct bus between Moscow and Cologne?

No, there is no direct bus from Moscow to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Severnye Vorota Bus Terminal and arriving at Köln via Rīga. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 3h.

How far is it from Moscow to Cologne?

The distance between Moscow and Cologne is 2142 km. The road distance is 2355.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Moscow to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 30h 58m and costs €290 - €700.

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

It takes approximately 11h 1m to get from Moscow to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Moscow to Cologne bus from?

Moscow to Cologne bus services, operated by Ecolines, depart from Severnye Vorota Bus Terminal station.

Train, bus or fly from Moscow to Cologne?

The best way to get from Moscow to Cologne is to fly which takes 11h 1m and costs €100 - €300. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €290 - €700 and takes 30h 58m, you could also bus via Warsaw, which costs €140 - €300 and takes 38h 20m.

Where does the Moscow to Cologne bus arrive?

Moscow to Cologne bus services, operated by Ecolines, arrive at Riga Central Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Moscow and Cologne?

Cologne is 1h behind Moscow. It is currently 1:46 AM in Moscow and 12:46 AM in Cologne.

Can I drive from Moscow to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Moscow to Cologne is 2355 km. It takes approximately 23h 17m to drive from Moscow to Cologne.

Where can I stay near Cologne?

There are 1812+ hotels available in Cologne.

Moscow to Cologne - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 10 ways to get from Moscow to Cologne by plane, train, bus, 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.

Fly Sheremetyevo International Airport to Düsseldorf International Airport
best
1. Fly from Sheremetyevo International Airport (SVO) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane SVO - DUS
11h 1m
€104–297
Train
1. Take the train from Moskva Belorusskaia to Brest Ctrain
2. Take the train from Terespol to Poznan Glownytrain Ic
3. Take the train from Poznan Glowny to Berlin Hbftrain Eic / ...
4. Take the train from Berlin Hbf to Hagen Hbftrain 19 / ...
5. Take the train from Hagen Hbf to Köln Hbftrain 19 / ...
30h 58m
€293–665
Bus via Warsaw
1. Take the bus from Moscow, International Bus Station to Warsaw Westbus Moscow/Warsaw
2. Take the bus from Warsaw, Bus Station West to Leverkusenbus N1320 / ...
38h 20m
€147–292
Drive 2,355.3 km
1. Drive from Moscow to Colognecar 2,355.3 km
23h 17m
€331–478
Fly Moscow Vnukovo to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Fly from Moscow Vnukovo (VKO) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane VKO - CGN
10h 57m
€164–280
Fly Sheremetyevo International Airport to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Sheremetyevo International Airport (SVO) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane SVO - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain
10h 27m
€125–351
Fly Sheremetyevo International Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Fly from Sheremetyevo International Airport (SVO) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane SVO - CGN
11h 48m
€107–313
Train, bus via Berlin
1. Take the train from Moskva Belorusskaia to Kaliningrad-Passajirsktrain
2. Take the bus from Kaliningrad Bus station to Gdańsk Głównybus 900 / ...
3. Take the train from Gdansk Glowny to Berlin Hbftrain Ic
4. Take the train from Berlin Hbf to Hagen Hbftrain 19 / ...
5. Take the train from Hagen Hbf to Köln Hbftrain 19 / ...
35h 33m
€282–594
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Moskva Belorusskaia to Kaliningrad-Passajirsktrain 029Ч / ...
2. Take the bus from Kaliningrad Bus station to Köln/Bonn Airportbus 909
40h 39m
€180–281
Bus
1. Take the bus from Severnye Vorota Bus Terminal to Riga Central Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Rīga to Kölnbus 846421
2d 3h
€154–317

Moscow to Cologne by train and bus

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35h 33mAverage Duration

€282Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,142.3 km
Duration: 11h 1m

What companies run services between Moscow, Russia and Cologne, Germany?

Air Serbia, Southwind Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Sheremetyevo International Airport (SVO) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Moskva Belorusskaia to Köln Hbf via Brest C, Brest Bus station, Terespol, Terespol, Poznan Glowny, Berlin Hbf, and Hagen Hbf in around 30h 58m.

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