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

The cheapest way to get from Patras to Cologne is to bus and train and fly which costs €85 - €240 and takes 10h 16m.

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

The fastest way to get from Patras to Cologne is to bus and train and fly which takes 10h 16m and costs €85 - €240.

Is there a direct bus between Patras and Cologne?

No, there is no direct bus from Patras to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Patra and arriving at Köln Hbf via Tirana. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 50m.

How far is it from Patras to Cologne?

The distance between Patras and Cologne is 1862 km. The road distance is 2469.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Patras to Cologne without a car is to bus which takes 28h 50m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 11h 14m to get from Patras to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Patras to Cologne bus from?

Patras to Cologne bus services, operated by Euro Interlines Komatas Tours, depart from Patra station.

Bus or fly from Patras to Cologne?

The best way to get from Patras to Cologne is to fly which takes 11h 14m and costs €100 - €350. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 28h 50m.

Where does the Patras to Cologne bus arrive?

Patras to Cologne bus services, operated by Euro Interlines Komatas Tours, arrive at Tirana, Terminali Lindor I Autobusave station.

What is the time difference between Patras and Cologne?

Cologne is 1h behind Patras. It is currently 9:46 PM in Patras and 8:46 PM in Cologne.

Can I drive from Patras to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Patras to Cologne is 2469 km. It takes approximately 23h 40m to drive from Patras to Cologne.

Where can I stay near Cologne?

There are 614+ hotels available in Cologne.

Patras to Cologne - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car ferry, and car

There are 11 ways to get from Patras to Cologne by plane, bus, car ferry, car, train, ferry, night train, 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.

Fly from Patras Araxos Airport
best
1. Fly from Patras Araxos Airport (GPA) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane GPA - CGN
11h 14m
€102–348
Bus, train to Athens International Airport, fly
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Patra to Kiatobus
2. Take the train from Kiato to Athenstrain
3. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane ATH - CGN
10h 16m
€87–233
Bus
1. Take the bus from Patra to Tirana, Terminali Lindor I Autobusavebus
2. Take the bus from Tirana to Köln Hbfbus
28h 50m
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Port of Patras to Port of Anconacarferry
2. Drive from Port of Ancona to Colognecar
33h 14m
€300–457
Drive 2,469.1 km
1. Drive from Patras to Colognecar 2,469.1 km
23h 40m
€449–648
Bus to Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia, fly
1. Take the bus from Patras to Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Stationbus
2. Fly from Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia (SKG) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane SKG - CGN
12h 9m
€110–257
Ferry, train
1. Take the ferry from Patras to Bari M.maferry Asf
2. Take the train from Bari Centrale to Milano Centraletrain Fr
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Mannheim Hbftrain Ec
4. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain 47 / ...
35h 45m
€347–746
Car ferry, train
1. Take the car ferry from Port of Patras to Port of Anconacarferry
2. Take the train from Ancona to München Hbftrain 89
3. Take the train from München Hbf to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain 47 / ...
36h 18m
€341–719
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Patras to Tríkalabus
2. Take the bus from Trikala to Frankfurt am Mainbus
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Hbftrain Ice
2d
€262–407
Car ferry, line 2 ferry, night train, train
1. Take the car ferry from Port of Patras to Port of Venicecarferry
2. Take the ferry from Tronchetto "B" to Ferrovia "B"ferry 2 / ...
3. Take the night train from Venezia S. Lucia to Stuttgart Hbfnighttrain Nj
4. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Köln Hbftrain 42 / ...
2d 2h
€224–494
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Patras to Villach Hbfcar
2. Take the car train from Villach Hbf to Düsseldorf Hbfcartrain
26h 47m
€376–1,401

Patras to Cologne by ferry, foot, bus, and train

7Weekly Services

35h 45mAverage Duration

€347Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,861.6 km
Duration: 11h 14m

What companies run services between Patras, Greece and Cologne, Germany?

Austrian Airlines, Eurowings, and five other airlines fly from Patras Araxos Airport (GPA) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) 6 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Patra to Köln Hbf via Tirana, Terminali Lindor I Autobusave and Tirana in around 28h 50m.

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