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 €142 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 15m and costs €80 - €250.

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 and München Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 30h 26m.

How far is it from Romania to Cologne?

The distance between Romania and Cologne is 1217 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 €142.

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

It takes approximately 6h 57m 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 57m and costs €120 - €250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €142 and takes 24h 21m, you could also train, which costs €190 - €550 and takes 30h 26m.

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 4:41 PM in Romania and 3:41 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 37m to drive from Romania to Cologne.

Where can I stay near Cologne?

There are 1830+ hotels available in Cologne.

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Rome2Rio compared 13 ways to get from Romania to Cologne. The best route is Fly Timișoara Traian Vuia International Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport, a distance of 1414.341 km.

Fly Timișoara Traian Vuia International Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport
best
1. Fly from Timișoara Traian Vuia International Airport (TSR) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane TSR - CGN
6h 57m
€123–242
Fly Bucharest Otopeni to Düsseldorf International Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane OTP - DUS
6h 15m
€81–242
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bucharest to Köln Hauptbahnhofbus
24h 21m
€142
Train
1. Take the train from Bucuresti Nord to Budapest-Keletitrain Ir
2. Take the train from Budapest-Keleti to Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10train Rjx
3. Take the train from München Hbf to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain 47 / ...
30h 26m
€195–506
Night train
1. Take the night train from Bucuresti Nord to Wien Hbfnighttrain Night Train
2. Take the night train from Wien Hbf to Koeln Hbfnighttrain Nj
33h 27m
€136–231
Fly Cluj-Napoca to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Fly from Cluj-Napoca (CLJ) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane CLJ - CGN
7h 14m
€98–250
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 41m
Fly Timișoara Traian Vuia International Airport to Dortmund Airport, train
1. Fly from Timișoara Traian Vuia International Airport (TSR) to Dortmund Airport (DTM)plane TSR - DTM
2. Take the train from Holzwickede to Koeln Hbftrain
6h 33m
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 28m
Train, train to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Arad to Szolnoktrain
2. Take the train from Szolnok to Ferihegytrain
3. Fly from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane BUD - DUS
8h 40m
€112–267
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 37m
€279–403
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Bucharest to Salzburg Hbfcar
2. Take the car train from Salzburg Hbf to Fuldacartrain
3. Drive from Fulda to Colognecar
22h 5m
€353–497

Romania to Cologne by train

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Distance: 1,216.6 km
Duration: 6h 57m

What companies run services between Romania and Cologne, Germany?

Lufthansa City and Lufthansa fly from Timișoara Traian Vuia International Airport (TSR) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) once daily. Alternatively, Maxibus Travel operates a bus from Bucharest to Köln Hauptbahnhof twice a week. Tickets cost €141 and the journey takes 23h 10m.

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Train from Bucuresti Nord to Budapest-Keleti

Night train from Bucuresti Nord to Wien Hbf

Train from Arad to Szolnok

Train from Budapest-Keleti to Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10

Train from Szolnok to Ferihegy

Train from München Hbf to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf

Night train from Wien Hbf to Koeln Hbf

Train from Holzwickede to Koeln Hbf

Train from Holzwickede to Koeln Hbf

Train from Holzwickede to Koeln Hbf

Train from Szolnok to Ferihegy

Car train from Salzburg Hbf to Fulda

Bus from Bucharest to Köln Hauptbahnhof

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