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 €60 - €130 and takes 18h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rijeka to Cologne is to fly and train which takes 5h 31m and costs €160 - €480.

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 Koeln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 via Ljubljana and Villach Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 40m.

How far is it from Rijeka to Cologne?

The distance between Rijeka and Cologne is 967 km. The road distance is 1066.3 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 via Ljubljana which takes 17h 57m and costs €95 - €160.

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

It takes approximately 5h 31m to get from Rijeka to Cologne, including transfers.

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 via Ljubljana which takes 17h 57m and costs €95 - €160. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €65 - €270 and takes 15h 40m.

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 23m 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, plane, car, car train, and bus

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

Fly Rijeka Airport to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Rijeka Airport (RJK) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane RJK - DUS
2. Take the train from Duesseldorf Hbf to Koeln Hbftrain
5h 31m
€169–478
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rijeka bus station to Cologne Airport CGNbus N261
18h 30m
€61–122
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Rijeka to Villach Hbfcar
2. Take the car train from Villach Hbf to Düsseldorf Hbfcartrain
9h 31m
€138–1,056
Bus via Ljubljana
1. Take the bus from Rijeka bus station to Ljubljana bus stationbus N948 / ...
2. Take the bus from Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja to Cologne Bonn Airportbus
17h 57m
€96–151
Drive 1,066.3 km
1. Drive from Rijeka to Colognecar 1,066.3 km
10h 23m
€151–218
Bus to Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the bus from Ban J. Jelačić Square to Zagreb Airportbus
2. Fly from Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport (ZAG) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane ZAG - CGN
6h 20m
€80–292
Bus, shuttle to Ljubljana, 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 Zgornji Brnik, Letališče Jožeta Pučnika Ljubljanashuttle
3. Fly from Ljubljana (LJU) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane LJU - CGN
12h 23m
€153–559
Bus to Trieste – Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the bus from Rijeka, Željeznički Kolodvor to Trieste, Autostazionebus
2. Fly from Trieste – Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport (TRS) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane TRS - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain
7h 10m
€162–446
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 58m
€174–589
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Rijeka bus station to Villach Hbfbus N947 / ...
2. Take the train from Villach Hbf to Koeln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12train Ice
14h 40m
€73–254
Train
1. Take the train from Rijeka to Ljubljanatrain 480
2. Take the train from Ljubljana to Villach Hbftrain 318 / ...
3. Take the train from Villach Hbf to Koeln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12train Ice
15h 40m
€69–263

Rijeka to Cologne by bus, foot, and train

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17h 57mAverage Duration

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Distance: 967.4 km
Duration: 5h 31m

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

You can take a bus from Rijeka bus station to Köln Hbf via Ljubljana bus station, Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja, Cologne Bonn Airport, and Flughafen Köln/Bonn Bf in around 17h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Rijeka to Koeln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 via Ljubljana and Villach Hbf in around 15h 40m.

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