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

The cheapest way to get from Zadar to Cologne is to fly which costs €30 - €290 and takes 4h 29m.

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

The fastest way to get from Zadar to Cologne is to fly which takes 4h 29m and costs €30 - €290.

Is there a direct bus between Zadar and Cologne?

No, there is no direct bus from Zadar to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Zadar, Autobusni Kolodvor and arriving at Cologne via Sanski Most, Autobuska Stanica. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 38m.

How far is it from Zadar to Cologne?

The distance between Zadar and Cologne is 1003 km. The road distance is 1286 km.

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

The best way to get from Zadar to Cologne without a car is to bus and train via Munich which takes 16h 53m and costs €180 - €350.

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

It takes approximately 4h 29m to get from Zadar to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Zadar to Cologne bus from?

Zadar to Cologne bus services, operated by Tourist Company, depart from Zadar, Autobusni Kolodvor station.

Bus or fly from Zadar to Cologne?

The best way to get from Zadar to Cologne is to fly which takes 4h 29m and costs €30 - €290. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €85 - €160 and takes 28h 38m.

Where does the Zadar to Cologne bus arrive?

Zadar to Cologne bus services, operated by Tourist Company, arrive at Sanski Most, Autobuska Stanica station.

Can I drive from Zadar to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Zadar to Cologne is 1286 km. It takes approximately 12h 53m to drive from Zadar to Cologne.

How do I get a bus ticket from Zadar to Cologne?

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Where can I stay near Cologne?

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Zadar to Cologne - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, car, car train, and bus

There are 10 ways to get from Zadar to Cologne by plane, car, car train, bus, 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.

Fly Zadar Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport
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1. Fly from Zadar Airport (ZAD) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane ZAD - CGN
4h 29m
€34–282
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Zadar to Villach Hbfcar
2. Take the car train from Villach Hbf to Fuldacartrain
3. Drive from Fulda to Colognecar
16h 49m
€194–269
Bus, train via Munich
1. Take the bus from Zadar, Autobusni Kolodvor to Munich Hbfbus
2. Take the train from München Hbf to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain 47 / ...
16h 53m
€185–345
Drive 1,286 km
1. Drive from Zadar to Colognecar 1,286 km
12h 53m
€182–263
Bus to Split Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the bus from Zadar bus station to Trogir, Autobusni Kolodvorbus
2. Fly from Split Airport (SPU) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane SPU - CGN
7h 4m
€89–311
Fly Zadar Airport to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Zadar Airport (ZAD) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane ZAD - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain
5h 21m
€107–310
Bus to Split Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the bus from Zadar bus station to Trogir, Autobusni Kolodvorbus
2. Fly from Split Airport (SPU) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane SPU - DUS
7h 40m
€97–299
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Zadar bus station to Frankfurt central train stationbus N948
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Hbftrain 49 / ...
20h 26m
€116–223
Bus, train #2
1. Take the bus from Zadar, Autobusni Kolodvor to Perušićbus
2. Take the train from Perusic to Zagreb Glavni Kol.train Ic
3. Take the train from Zagreb Glavni Kol. to Villach Hbftrain 318 / ...
4. Take the train from Villach Hbf to Koeln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12train Ice
21h 44m
€257–552
Bus
1. Take the bus from Zadar, Autobusni Kolodvor to Sanski Most, Autobuska Stanicabus
2. Take the bus from Sanski Most, Autobuska Stanica to Colognebus
28h 38m
€88–154

Zadar to Cologne by bus and train

2Weekly Services

16h 53mAverage Duration

€185Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,003.4 km
Duration: 4h 29m

What companies run services between Zadar, Croatia and Cologne, Germany?

Ryanair, Eurowings, and Austrian Airlines fly from Zadar Airport (ZAD) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Zadar, Autobusni Kolodvor to Cologne via Sanski Most, Autobuska Stanica in around 28h 38m.

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