Rome2Rio

How to get fromWashington to Cologneby plane, subway, or train

Find Transport to Cologne

See all options

There are 5 ways to get from Washington to Cologne by plane, subway, or train

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

  1. Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Düsseldorf International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane plane DCA - DUS
    10h 56m
    €383–1,430

  2. Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the subway from McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway subway
    2. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane plane IAD - DUS
    13h 20m
    €247–684

  3. Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport

    1. Take the subway from McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway subway
    2. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane plane IAD - CGN
    13h 24m
    €284–1,114

  4. Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Frankfurt, train

    1. Take the subway from McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway subway
    2. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane plane IAD - FRA
    3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain train
    12h 16m
    €461–2,567

  5. Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Brussels Airport, train

    1. Take the subway from McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway subway
    2. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane plane IAD - BRU
    3. Take the train from Brussels-Nord to Koeln Hbftrain train
    13h 16m
    €399–1,691

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) flights

Calendar46Weekly Planes
Duration13hAverage Duration
Ticket€378Cheapest Price
See schedules

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from Washington to Cologne.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 6,407.1 km
  • Duration: 10h 56m

What companies run services between Washington, DC, USA and Cologne, Germany?

United Airlines, La Compagnie, and six other airlines fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) every 4 hours.

Airlines
Train operators

Want to know more about travelling around Germany

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides