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

The cheapest way to get from Sumy to Cologne is to bus which costs €130 - €150 and takes 2 days 4h.

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

The fastest way to get from Sumy to Cologne is to train via Aschaffenburg which takes 36h 27m and costs €410 - €600.

Is there a direct train between Sumy and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Sumy to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Sumy and arriving at Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Kyiv-Pasazhyrskyi, Wien Meidling and Aschaffenburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 36h 27m.

How far is it from Sumy to Cologne?

The distance between Sumy and Cologne is 2565 km.

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

The best way to get from Sumy to Cologne without a car is to train and bus which takes 26h and costs .

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

It takes approximately 26h to get from Sumy to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sumy to Cologne train from?

Sumy to Cologne train services, operated by Ukrainian Railways (УЗ), depart from Sumy station.

Train or bus from Sumy to Cologne?

The best way to get from Sumy to Cologne is to train via Aschaffenburg which takes 36h 27m and costs €410 - €600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €130 - €150 and takes 2 days 4h.

What is the time difference between Sumy and Cologne?

Cologne is 1h behind Sumy. It is currently 1:21 AM in Sumy and 12:21 AM in Cologne.

Where does the Sumy to Cologne train arrive?

Sumy to Cologne train services, operated by Ukrainian Railways (УЗ), arrive at Kyiv-Pas. station.

Where can I stay near Cologne?

There are 552+ hotels available in Cologne.

Sumy to Cologne - 4 ways to travel via train, and bus

There are 4 ways to get from Sumy to Cologne by train or bus

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Sumy to Kyiv-Pas.779П / ...
2. Take the bus from Kyiv 32 Petlyury St. to Köln-Ehrenfeld GleisMykolayiv
26h
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Sumy Bus Station to Poltava Bus station
2. Take the bus from Poltava to Köln Airport
2d 4h
€133–148
Train via Aschaffenburg
1. Take the train from Sumy to Kyiv-Pas.
2. Take the train from Kyiv-Pasazhyrskyi to Wien Meidling
3. Take the train from Wien Meidling to Aschaffenburg HbfIce
4. Take the train from Aschaffenburg Hbf to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf41
36h 27m
€410–592
Train
1. Take the train from Sumy to Kyiv-Pas.
2. Take the train from Kyiv-Pasazhyrskyi to Wien Meidling
3. Take the train from Wien Meidling to Köln Hbf90N
40h 28m
€465–682

Sumy to Cologne by train

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36h 27mAverage Duration

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Distance: 2,564.8 km
Duration: 26h

What companies run services between Sumy, Ukraine and Cologne, Germany?

You can take a train from Sumy to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Kyiv-Pasazhyrskyi, Wien Meidling, and Aschaffenburg Hbf in around 36h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sumy Bus Station to Köln Hbf via Poltava, Köln Airport, and Flughafen Köln/Bonn Bf in around 2d 4h.

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