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 €120 - €300 and takes 10h 51m.

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 23m and costs €130 - €350.

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-Ehrenfeld Gleis via Minsk Central Bus Station and Masurenallee - Berlin. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 35h 18m.

How far is it from Moscow to Cologne?

The distance between Moscow and Cologne is 2144 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 bus via Berlin which takes 35h 18m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 10h 51m 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 RU, depart from Severnye Vorota Bus Terminal station.

Bus or fly from Moscow to Cologne?

The best way to get from Moscow to Cologne is to fly which takes 10h 51m and costs €120 - €300. Alternatively, you can bus via Berlin, which costs and takes 35h 18m.

Where does the Moscow to Cologne bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Moscow and Cologne?

Cologne is 1h behind Moscow. It is currently 11:59 AM in Moscow and 10:59 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 15m to drive from Moscow to Cologne.

Where can I stay near Cologne?

There are 1807+ hotels available in Cologne.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Moscow to Cologne by plane, bus, 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.

Fly Sheremetyevo International Airport to Düsseldorf International Airport
best
1. Fly from Sheremetyevo International Airport (SVO) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane SVO - DUS
10h 51m
€120–299
Bus via Berlin
1. Take the bus from Severnye Vorota Bus Terminal to Minsk Central Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Minsk Central Bus Station to Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhofbus
3. Take the bus from Masurenallee - Berlin to Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleisbus
35h 18m
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 Ostbahnhoftrain Ic
4. Take the train from S Ostbahnhof to Köln Hbftrain 10 / ...
35h 34m
€273–687
Drive 2,355.3 km
1. Drive from Moscow to Colognecar 2,355.3 km
23h 15m
€341–492
Fly Moscow Vnukovo to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Fly from Moscow Vnukovo (VKO) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane VKO - CGN
11h 2m
€205–659
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 23m
€135–345
Fly Sheremetyevo International Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Fly from Sheremetyevo International Airport (SVO) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane SVO - CGN
11h 32m
€128–311
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 44m
€171–278
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
€166–362

Moscow to Cologne by train and bus

7Weekly Services

35h 34mAverage Duration

€273Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,143.5 km
Duration: 10h 51m

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 bus from Severnye Vorota Bus Terminal to Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis via Minsk Central Bus Station, Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof, and Masurenallee - Berlin in around 35h 18m.

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