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

The cheapest way to get from Romania to Cologne is to bus which costs €145 and takes 24h 21m.

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

The fastest way to get from Romania to Cologne is to fly which takes 6h and costs €50 - €320.

Is there a direct bus between Romania and Cologne?

No, there is no direct bus from Romania to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Universitate and arriving at Köln Hauptbahnhof via Bucharest. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 21m.

Is there a direct train between Romania and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Romania to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Universitate and arriving at Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Bucuresti Nord, Budapest-Keleti, Wien Hbf and Nürnberg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 22m.

How far is it from Romania to Cologne?

The distance between Romania and Cologne is 1316 km. The road distance is 1932.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Romania to Cologne without a car is to bus which takes 24h 21m and costs €145.

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

It takes approximately 6h 46m to get from Romania to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Romania to Cologne bus from?

Romania to Cologne bus services, operated by Maxibus Travel, depart from Bucharest station.

Where do I catch the Romania to Cologne train from?

Romania to Cologne train services, operated by Romanian Railways (CFR), depart from Bucuresti Nord station.

Train, bus or fly from Romania to Cologne?

The best way to get from Romania to Cologne is to fly which takes 6h 46m and costs €80 - €340. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €145 and takes 24h 21m, you could also train, which costs €240 - €470 and takes 29h 22m.

Where does the Romania to Cologne bus arrive?

Romania to Cologne bus services, operated by Maxibus Travel, arrive at Köln Hauptbahnhof station.

What is the time difference between Romania and Cologne?

Cologne is 1h behind Romania. It is currently 11:42 PM in Romania and 10:42 PM in Cologne.

Where does the Romania to Cologne train arrive?

Romania to Cologne train services, operated by Romanian Railways (CFR), arrive at Budapest-Keleti station.

Can I drive from Romania to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Romania to Cologne is 1933 km. It takes approximately 18h 34m to drive from Romania to Cologne.

Where can I stay near Cologne?

There are 1838+ hotels available in Cologne.

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There are 11 ways to get from Romania to Cologne by plane, bus, train, night train, car, or car train

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Fly Cluj-Napoca to Cologne Bonn Airport
best
1. Fly from Cluj-Napoca (CLJ) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane CLJ - CGN
6h 46m
€83–336
Fly Bucharest Otopeni to Cologne Bonn Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane OTP - CGN
6h
€53–316
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bucharest to Köln Hauptbahnhofbus
24h 21m
€145
Train
1. Take the train from Bucuresti Nord to Budapest-Keletitrain Ir
2. Take the train from Budapest-Keleti to Wien Hbftrain Rjx / ...
3. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Nuernberg Hbftrain Ice
4. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain 41 / ...
29h 22m
€246–465
Night train, train
1. Take the nighttrain from Bucuresti Nord to Wien Hbfnighttrain Night Train
2. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Koeln Hbftrain Ice
29h 36m
€241–441
Fly Timișoara Traian Vuia International Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Fly from Timișoara Traian Vuia International Airport (TSR) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane TSR - CGN
6h 55m
€83–276
Fly Bucharest Otopeni to Dortmund Airport, train
1. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Dortmund Airport (DTM)plane OTP - DTM
2. Take the train from Holzwickede to Koeln Hbftrain
7h 41m
Fly Cluj-Napoca to Dortmund Airport, train
1. Fly from Cluj-Napoca (CLJ) to Dortmund Airport (DTM)plane CLJ - DTM
2. Take the train from Holzwickede to Koeln Hbftrain
6h 47m
Bus via Bucureşti Autogara Obor
1. Take the bus from Bucureşti Autogara Obor to Kölnbus
34h 47m
Drive 1,932.8 km
1. Drive from Bucharest to Colognecar 1,932.8 km
18h 34m
€285–412
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Bucharest to Villach Hbfcar
2. Take the cartrain from Villach Hbf to Fuldacartrain
3. Drive from Fulda to Colognecar
24h 55m
€336–472

Romania to Cologne by train

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Distance: 1,315.5 km
Duration: 6h 46m

What companies run services between Romania and Cologne, Germany?

Lufthansa, Ulendo Airlink, and two other airlines fly from Cluj-Napoca (CLJ) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) once daily. Alternatively, Maxibus Travel operates a bus from Bucharest to Köln Hauptbahnhof twice a week. Tickets cost €144 and the journey takes 23h 10m.

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