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

The cheapest way to get from Rijeka to Cologne is to bus which costs €100 - €160 and takes 18h 34m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rijeka to Cologne is to shuttle and fly which takes 7h 1m and costs €240 - €600.

Is there a direct bus between Rijeka and Cologne?

No, there is no direct bus from Rijeka station to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Rijeka bus station and arriving at Cologne Airport CGN via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 34m.

Is there a direct train between Rijeka and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Rijeka to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Rijeka and arriving at Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Ljubljana, Villach Hbf and München Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 57m.

How far is it from Rijeka to Cologne?

The distance between Rijeka and Cologne is 1060 km. The road distance is 1065.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Rijeka to Cologne without a car is to bus which takes 18h 34m and costs €100 - €160.

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

It takes approximately 7h 1m to get from Rijeka to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rijeka to Cologne bus from?

Rijeka to Cologne bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Rijeka bus station.

Where do I catch the Rijeka to Cologne train from?

Rijeka to Cologne train services, operated by HŽ Putnički prijevoz (HŽPP), depart from Rijeka station.

Train or bus from Rijeka to Cologne?

The best way to get from Rijeka to Cologne is to bus which takes 18h 34m and costs €100 - €160. Alternatively, you can train via Munich, which costs €160 - €390 and takes 14h 57m.

Where does the Rijeka to Cologne bus arrive?

Rijeka to Cologne bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Cologne Airport CGN station.

Where does the Rijeka to Cologne train arrive?

Rijeka to Cologne train services, operated by HŽ Putnički prijevoz (HŽPP), arrive at Ljubljana station.

Can I drive from Rijeka to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Rijeka to Cologne is 1066 km. It takes approximately 10h 17m to drive from Rijeka to Cologne.

How do I get a train ticket from Rijeka to Cologne?

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Rijeka to Cologne - 11 ways to travel via train, shuttle, plane, and car

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

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Shuttle to Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
best
1. Take a shuttle bus from Rijeka to Velika Gorica, Zagreb Airportshuttle
2. Fly from Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport (ZAG) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane ZAG - CGN
7h 1m
€247–560
Bus to Zadar Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rijeka, Autobusni Kolodvor to Zadar, Autobusni Kolodvorbus
2. Fly from Zadar Airport (ZAD) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane ZAD - CGN
9h 15m
€55–308
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Rijeka to Villach Hbfcar
2. Take the cartrain from Villach Hbf to Fuldacartrain
3. Drive from Fulda to Colognecar
14h 17m
€164–225
Bus
1. Take the bus from Rijeka bus station to Cologne Airport CGNbus N261
18h 34m
€102–156
Drive 1,065.6 km
1. Drive from Rijeka to Colognecar 1,065.6 km
10h 17m
€157–226
Bus, shuttle to Ljubljana, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the bus from Rijeka, Željeznički Kolodvor to Trieste, Autostazionebus
2. Take a shuttle bus from Trieste Centrale to Zgornji Brnik, Letališče Jožeta Pučnika Ljubljanashuttle
3. Fly from Ljubljana (LJU) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane LJU - FRA
4. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain
7h 39m
€343–646
Bus, shuttle to Klagenfurt Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the bus from Rijeka, Željeznički Kolodvor to Trieste, Autostazionebus
2. Take a shuttle bus from Trieste Centrale to Klagenfurt Flughafenshuttle
3. Fly from Klagenfurt Airport (KLU) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane KLU - CGN
7h 57m
€339–812
Bus to Pula Airport, fly to Weeze Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Rijeka bus station to Pula , Autobusni Kolodvorbus
2. Fly from Pula Airport (PUY) to Weeze Airport (NRN)plane PUY - NRN
3. Take the train from Krefeld Hbf to Koeln Hbftrain
8h 51m
Bus to Pula Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the bus from Rijeka bus station to Pula , Autobusni Kolodvorbus
2. Fly from Pula Airport (PUY) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane PUY - DUS
7h 3m
€147–350
Train via Munich
1. Take the train from Rijeka to Ljubljanatrain 480
2. Take the train from Ljubljana to Villach Hbftrain 38 / ...
3. Take the train from Villach Hbf to Muenchen Hbftrain Ice
4. Take the train from München Hbf to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain 47 / ...
14h 57m
€163–385
Train
1. Take the train from Rijeka to Ljubljanatrain 480
2. Take the train from Ljubljana to Villach Hbftrain 38 / ...
3. Take the train from Villach Hauptbahnhof to Köln Hbftrain Drf
19h 31m
€68–195

Rijeka to Cologne by bus and train

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18h 34mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,060 km
Duration: 7h 1m

What companies run services between Rijeka, Croatia and Cologne, Germany?

FlixBus operates a bus from Rijeka bus station to Cologne Airport CGN 5 times a week. Tickets cost €100–150 and the journey takes 18h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Rijeka to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Ljubljana, Villach Hbf, Muenchen Hbf, and München Hbf in around 14h 57m.

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