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 €90 - €160 and takes 18h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rijeka to Cologne is to bus and fly and train which takes 7h 9m and costs €190 - €600.

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 42m.

How far is it from Rijeka to Cologne?

The distance between Rijeka and Cologne is 1146 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 which takes 18h 35m and costs €90 - €160.

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

It takes approximately 9h 32m 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 which takes 18h 35m and costs €90 - €160. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €220 - €500 and takes 15h 42m.

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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Where can I stay near Cologne?

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Rijeka to Cologne - 12 ways to travel via train, car, car train, and bus

There are 12 ways to get from Rijeka to Cologne by car, car train, bus, night train, train, shuttle, or plane

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 Rijeka to Villach Hbfcar
2. Take the car train from Villach Hbf to Düsseldorf Hbfcartrain
9h 32m
€138–1,055
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rijeka bus station to Cologne Airport CGNbus N261
18h 35m
€90–153
Bus, night train
1. Take the bus from Rijeka bus station to Villach Hbfbus N947 / ...
2. Take the night train from Villach Hbf to Köln Messe/Deutz Bfnighttrain
16h 24m
€110–626
Drive 1,066.3 km
1. Drive from Rijeka to Colognecar 1,066.3 km
10h 23m
€149–216
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 32m
€185–426
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 Hbf to Koeln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12train Ice
15h 42m
€226–491
Bus, shuttle to Venice Marco Polo 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 Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Veneziashuttle
3. Fly from Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane VCE - CGN
7h 54m
€268–764
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 9m
€199–559
Bus, shuttle to Venice Marco Polo Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the bus from Rijeka, Željeznički Kolodvor to Trieste, Autostazionebus
2. Take a shuttle bus from Trieste Centrale to Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Veneziashuttle
3. Fly from Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane VCE - DUS
8h 42m
€280–768
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 57m
€216–742
Bus to Zadar Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
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 9m
€91–442
Bus to Pula Airport, fly to Weeze Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Rijeka to Labin, Autobusni Kolodvorbus
2. Fly from Pula Airport (PUY) to Weeze Airport (NRN)plane PUY - NRN
3. Take the train from Weeze Bahnhof to Krefeld Hbftrain
4. Take the train from Krefeld Hbf to Koeln Hbftrain
8h 58m

Rijeka to Cologne by bus and train

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18h 35mAverage Duration

€90Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Rijeka to Cologne.

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Distance: 1,146.5 km
Duration: 9h 32m

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 €85–150 and the journey takes 18h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Rijeka to Koeln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 via Ljubljana and Villach Hbf in around 15h 42m.

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