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

The cheapest way to get from Plovdiv to Cologne is to train and night train and bus which costs €45 - €130 and takes 24h 13m.

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

The fastest way to get from Plovdiv to Cologne is to bus and fly which takes 6h 44m and costs €40 - €240.

Is there a direct train between Plovdiv and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Plovdiv to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Plovdiv and arriving at Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Dimitrovgrad, Videle, Budapest-Keleti and München Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 34h 12m.

How far is it from Plovdiv to Cologne?

The distance between Plovdiv and Cologne is 1686 km. The road distance is 2004.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Plovdiv to Cologne without a car is to train and night train and bus which takes 24h 13m and costs €45 - €130.

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

It takes approximately 6h 44m to get from Plovdiv to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Plovdiv to Cologne train from?

Plovdiv to Cologne train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), depart from Plovdiv station.

What is the time difference between Plovdiv and Cologne?

Cologne is 1h behind Plovdiv. It is currently 5:07 PM in Plovdiv and 4:07 PM in Cologne.

Where does the Plovdiv to Cologne train arrive?

Plovdiv to Cologne train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), arrive at Dimitrovgrad station.

Can I drive from Plovdiv to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Plovdiv to Cologne is 2004 km. It takes approximately 17h 50m to drive from Plovdiv to Cologne.

Where can I stay near Cologne?

There are 1794+ hotels available in Cologne.

Plovdiv to Cologne - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, and night train

There are 10 ways to get from Plovdiv to Cologne by bus, plane, train, night train, car, 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.

Bus, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
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1. Take the bus from Plovdiv North Bus and Coach Station to Sofia Airport Terminal 1 Bus Stopbus
2. Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane SOF - CGN
6h 44m
€40–231
Train, night train, bus
1. Take the train from Plovdiv to Dimitrovgradtrain
2. Take the night train from Dimitrovgrad to Bucharestnighttrain
3. Take the bus from Bucharest Obor to Aachenbus
4. Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Koeln Hbftrain Re
24h 13m
€49–123
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Plovdiv to Dimitrovgradtrain
2. Take the night train from Dimitrovgrad to Videlenighttrain
3. Take the train from Videle to Budapest-Keletitrain Ir
4. Take the train from Budapest-Keleti to Muenchen Hbftrain Rjx
5. Take the train from München Hbf to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain 47 / ...
34h 12m
€187–225
Drive 2,004.2 km
1. Drive from Plovdiv to Colognecar 2,004.2 km
17h 50m
€286–413
Bus, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the bus from Plovdiv North Bus and Coach Station to Sofia Airport Terminal 1 Bus Stopbus
2. Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane SOF - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain
7h 59m
€119–252
Bus, fly to Dortmund Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Plovdiv North Bus and Coach Station to Sofia Airport Terminal 1 Bus Stopbus
2. Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Dortmund Airport (DTM)plane SOF - DTM
3. Take the train from Holzwickede to Koeln Hbftrain
9h 9m
€52–374
Bus, fly to Eindhoven Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Plovdiv North Bus and Coach Station to Sofia Airport Terminal 1 Bus Stopbus
2. Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Eindhoven Airport (EIN)plane SOF - EIN
3. Take the train from Eindhoven to Köln Hbftrain
9h 51m
€66–343
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Plovdiv Bus Station South to Frankfurt am Main Frankfurt centralbus Racic Eurobus
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Hbftrain 49 / ...
31h 1m
€135–162
Bus, train via Plovdiv Central Train Station Bus Stop
1. Take the bus from Plovdiv Central Train Station Bus Stop to Frankfurt am Main Frankfurt centralbus Citylines 57 / ...
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Hbftrain Ice / ...
34h 29m
€140–242
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Plovdiv to Villach Hbfcar
2. Take the car train from Villach Hbf to Düsseldorf Hbfcartrain
17h 58m
€295–1,283

Plovdiv to Cologne by bus and train

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31h 1mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,686.1 km
Duration: 6h 44m

What companies run services between Plovdiv, Bulgaria and Cologne, Germany?

There is no direct connection from Plovdiv to Cologne. However, you can take the bus to Sofia Airport Terminal 1 Bus Stop, walk to Sofia Airport (SOF) airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN), walk to Flughafen Köln/Bonn Bf, then take the train to Köln Hbf. Alternatively, you can take a train from Plovdiv to Koeln Hbf via Dimitrovgrad, Dimitrovgrad, Bucharest North, Gara de Nord, Gara Obor, Bucharest Obor, Aachen, and Aachen Hbf in around 24h 13m.

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