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

The cheapest way to get from Ptuj to Cologne is to drive which costs €130 - €200 and takes 8h 41m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ptuj to Cologne is to train and fly which takes 6h 39m and costs €140 - €490.

Is there a direct bus between Ptuj and Cologne?

No, there is no direct bus from Ptuj to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Ptuj - Ormoska and arriving at Köln via Frankfurt, Hauptbahnhof FOB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 57m.

Is there a direct train between Ptuj and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Ptuj to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Ptuj and arriving at Koeln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 via Maribor and Graz Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 20m.

How far is it from Ptuj to Cologne?

The distance between Ptuj and Cologne is 1134 km. The road distance is 981.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Ptuj to Cologne without a car is to bus via Frankfurt am Main which takes 16h 57m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 9h 46m to get from Ptuj to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ptuj to Cologne bus from?

Ptuj to Cologne bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Ptuj - Ormoska station.

Where do I catch the Ptuj to Cologne train from?

Ptuj to Cologne train services, operated by Slovenske železnice (SŽ), depart from Maribor station.

Train or bus from Ptuj to Cologne?

The best way to get from Ptuj to Cologne is to bus via Frankfurt am Main which takes 16h 57m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs €150 - €190 and takes 14h 20m.

Where does the Ptuj to Cologne bus arrive?

Ptuj to Cologne bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Frankfurt central train station.

Where does the Ptuj to Cologne train arrive?

Ptuj to Cologne train services, operated by Slovenske železnice (SŽ), arrive at Graz Hbf station.

Can I drive from Ptuj to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Ptuj to Cologne is 982 km. It takes approximately 8h 41m to drive from Ptuj to Cologne.

Where can I stay near Cologne?

There are 1794+ hotels available in Cologne.

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

There are 11 ways to get from Ptuj to Cologne by car, car train, bus, train, plane, or shuttle

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Drive, car train
best
1. Drive from Ptuj to Villach Hbfcar
2. Take the car train from Villach Hbf to Düsseldorf Hbfcartrain
9h 46m
€136–1,053
Shuttle to Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
cheapest
1. Take a shuttle bus from Maribor, Avtobusna Postaja to Zagreb Airportshuttle
2. Fly from Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport (ZAG) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane ZAG - CGN
7h 13m
€83–481
Bus via Frankfurt am Main
1. Take the bus from Ptuj - Ormoska to Frankfurt central train stationbus N950
2. Take the bus from Frankfurt, Hauptbahnhof FOB to Kölnbus Ivano-Frankivsk
16h 57m
Drive 981.5 km
1. Drive from Ptuj to Colognecar 981.5 km
8h 41m
€138–199
Train to Graz Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Ptuj to Maribortrain
2. Fly from Graz Airport (GRZ) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane GRZ - DUS
3. Take the train from Duesseldorf Hbf to Koeln Hbftrain
6h 39m
€141–488
Train
1. Take the train from Maribor to Graz Hbftrain 676 / ...
2. Take the train from Graz Hbf to Koeln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12train Ice
14h 20m
€157–188
Bus
1. Take the bus from Maribor, Avtobusna Postaja to Cologne/Bonn Airportbus
18h 13m
Shuttle to Vienna International Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take a shuttle bus from Maribor, Avtobusna Postaja to Flughafen Wienshuttle
2. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane VIE - CGN
7h 58m
Train to Graz Airport, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the train from Ptuj to Maribortrain
2. Fly from Graz Airport (GRZ) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane GRZ - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain
7h 4m
€155–529
Shuttle to Vienna International Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take a shuttle bus from Maribor, Avtobusna Postaja to Flughafen Wienshuttle
2. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane VIE - DUS
8h 43m
Shuttle to Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take a shuttle bus from Maribor, Avtobusna Postaja to Zagreb Airportshuttle
2. Fly from Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport (ZAG) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane ZAG - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain
8h 8m
€142–514

Ptuj to Cologne by train

16Weekly Trains

14h 20mAverage Duration

€157Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,134.3 km
Duration: 9h 46m

What companies run services between Ptuj, Slovenia and Cologne, Germany?

You can take a bus from Ptuj - Ormoska to Köln via Frankfurt, Hauptbahnhof FOB in around 16h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Ptuj to Koeln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 via Maribor and Graz Hbf in around 14h 20m.

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