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

The cheapest way to get from Romania to Cologne is to bus and train which costs €30 - €95 and takes 18h 13m.

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 4h 18m and costs €90 - €380.

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 22m.

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 30h 11m.

How far is it from Romania to Cologne?

The distance between Romania and Cologne is 1316 km. The road distance is 1932.7 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 and train which takes 18h 13m and costs €30 - €95.

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

It takes approximately 4h 18m 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 4h 18m and costs €90 - €380. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €220 - €250 and takes 30h 11m, you could also bus, which costs €139 and takes 24h 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 2:02 PM in Romania and 1:02 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 39m to drive from Romania to Cologne.

Where can I stay near Cologne?

There are 1794+ hotels available in Cologne.

Romania to Cologne - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and night train

There are 9 ways to get from Romania to Cologne by plane, bus, train, night train, car, or car train

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

Fly from Cluj-Napoca
best
1. Fly from Cluj-Napoca (CLJ) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane CLJ - CGN
4h 18m
€92–372
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bucharest Obor to Aachenbus
2. Take the train from Aachen, Hbf to Köln Hbftrain Re9 / ...
18h 13m
€32–95
Train
1. Take the train from Bucuresti Nord to Budapest-Keletitrain Ir
2. Take the train from Budapest-Keleti to Wien Hbftrain Ec / ...
3. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Nuernberg Hbftrain Ice
4. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain 41 / ...
30h 11m
€220–248
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Bucuresti Nord to Wien Hbfnighttrain Night Train
2. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Koeln Hbftrain Ice
29h 1m
€215–240
Fly from Timișoara Traian Vuia International Airport
1. Fly from Timișoara Traian Vuia International Airport (TSR) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane TSR - CGN
6h 14m
€80–313
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bucharest to Köln Hauptbahnhofbus
24h 22m
€139
Bus via Bucureşti Autogara Obor
1. Take the bus from Bucureşti Autogara Obor to Kölnbus
34h 35m
Drive 1,932.7 km
1. Drive from Bucharest to Colognecar 1,932.7 km
18h 39m
€273–394
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Bucharest to Villach Hbfcar
2. Take the car train from Villach Hbf to Düsseldorf Hbfcartrain
20h 41m
€301–1,292

Romania to Cologne by train

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30h 11mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,315.5 km
Duration: 4h 18m

What companies run services between Romania and Cologne, Germany?

Lufthansa, Ryanair, and three other airlines fly from Cluj-Napoca (CLJ) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Universitate to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Gara de Nord, Bucuresti Nord, Budapest-Keleti, Wien Hbf, Nuernberg Hbf, and Nürnberg Hbf in around 30h 11m.

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