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

The cheapest way to get from Zadar to Cologne is to bus which costs €90 - €160 and takes 28h 38m.

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 39m and costs €100 - €390.

Is there a direct bus between Zadar and Cologne?

No, there is no direct bus from Zadar station to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Zadar bus station and arriving at Köln via Frankfurt, Hauptbahnhof FOB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 48m.

How far is it from Zadar to Cologne?

The distance between Zadar and Cologne is 1003 km. The road distance is 1286.7 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 which takes 17h and costs €180 - €330.

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

It takes approximately 4h 39m 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 FlixBus, depart from Zadar bus station.

Bus or fly from Zadar to Cologne?

The best way to get from Zadar to Cologne is to fly which takes 4h 39m and costs €100 - €390. Alternatively, you can bus via Frankfurt am Main, which costs and takes 21h 48m.

Where does the Zadar to Cologne bus arrive?

Zadar to Cologne bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Frankfurt central train station.

Can I drive from Zadar to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Zadar to Cologne is 1287 km. It takes approximately 12h 55m to drive from Zadar to Cologne.

Where can I stay near Cologne?

There are 1817+ hotels available in Cologne.

Zadar to Cologne - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, car, car train, and bus

There are 11 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
best
1. Fly from Zadar Airport (ZAD) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane ZAD - CGN
4h 39m
€104–382
Bus to Split Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Zadar, Autobusni Kolodvor to Trogir, Autobusni Kolodvorbus
2. Fly from Split Airport (SPU) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane SPU - CGN
6h 59m
€85–367
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Zadar to Villach Hbfcar
2. Take the car train from Villach Hbf to Düsseldorf Hbfcartrain
12h 4m
€174–1,109
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Zadar, Autobusni Kolodvor to Munich Hbfbus
2. Take the train from München Hbf to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain 47 / ...
17h
€185–325
Drive 1,286.7 km
1. Drive from Zadar to Colognecar 1,286.7 km
12h 55m
€184–266
Bus to Split Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the bus from Zadar, Autobusni Kolodvor to Trogir, Autobusni Kolodvorbus
2. Fly from Split Airport (SPU) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane SPU - DUS
7h 37m
€107–349
Fly Zadar Airport to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Fly from Zadar Airport (ZAD) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane ZAD - DUS
5h 27m
€91–314
Bus, train via Villach
1. Take the bus from Zadar bus station to Villach Hbfbus N947
2. Take the train from Villach Hbf to Koeln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12train Ice
18h 45m
€190–421
Bus, train via Zagreb
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 Muenchen Hbftrain Ec
4. Take the train from München Hbf to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain 47 / ...
20h 56m
€292–522
Bus via Frankfurt am Main
1. Take the bus from Zadar bus station to Frankfurt central train stationbus N948
2. Take the bus from Frankfurt, Hauptbahnhof FOB to Kölnbus Ivano-Frankivsk
21h 48m
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
€91–151

Zadar to Cologne by bus and train

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17hAverage Duration

€185Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,002.9 km
Duration: 4h 39m

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

Ryanair and Eurowings fly from Zadar Airport (ZAD) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) 5 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Zadar bus station to Köln via Frankfurt, Hauptbahnhof FOB in around 21h 48m.

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