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

The cheapest way to get from Sydney to Cologne is to fly and train which costs €470 - €950 and takes 26h 34m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sydney to Cologne is to fly which takes 25h 32m and costs €550 - €1100.

How far is it from Sydney to Cologne?

The distance between Sydney and Cologne is 16634 km.

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

It takes approximately 25h 32m to get from Sydney to Cologne, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Sydney and Cologne?

Cologne is 9h behind Sydney. It is currently 10:46 PM in Sydney and 1:46 PM in Cologne.

Where can I stay near Cologne?

There are 1839+ hotels available in Cologne.

Sydney to Cologne - 8 ways to travel via train, and plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Sydney to Cologne by plane or train

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Fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
best
1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane SYD - DUS
25h 32m
€568–1,047
Fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane SYD - CGN
29h 3m
€435–1,230
Fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane SYD - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain
26h 34m
€473–925
Fly to Brussels Airport, train
1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane SYD - BRU
2. Take the train from Brussels-Nord to Koeln Hbftrain
27h 29m
€555–1,199
Fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane SYD - AMS
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Utrecht Centraaltrain
3. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Koeln Hbftrain
28h 45m
€471–1,058
Fly to Stuttgart Airport, train
1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Stuttgart Airport (STR)plane SYD - STR
2. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain
30h 48m
€682–1,464
Fly to Munich International Airport, train
1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane SYD - MUC
2. Take the train from München Hbf to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain
30h 20m
€571–1,215
Fly to Luxembourg, train
1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Luxembourg (LUX)plane SYD - LUX
2. Take the train from Trier, Hauptbahnhof to Köln Süd Bftrain
31h 55m
€607–1,384

Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) flights

32Weekly Planes

25h 17mAverage Duration

€577Cheapest Price

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Distance: 16,633.5 km
Duration: 25h 32m

What companies run services between Sydney, NSW, Australia and Cologne, Germany?

Emirates, Etihad, and two other airlines fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) 5 times a day.

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