There are 8 ways to get from Alexandroupoli to Cologne by plane, bus, train, night train, car, or car 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
best- Fly from Alexandroupoli Airport Dimokritos (AXD) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane AXD - DUS
7h 7m€154–423Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Alexandroupoli to Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Station to Kumanovobus
- Take the bus from Kumanovo to Colognebus
33h 36m€116–178Bus, train
- Take the bus from Alexandroupoli Evros Bus Station to Istanbul Esenler Otogaribus
- Take the bus from Istanbul to Munichbus
- Take the train from München Hbf to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain 47 / ...
31h 59m€220–389Train, night train
- Take the train from Alexandroupoli Port to Ormeniotrain Re
- Take the nighttrain from Svilengrad to Bucharestnighttrain
- Take the nighttrain from Bucuresti Nord to Hegyeshalomnighttrain
- Take the train from Hegyeshalom to Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10train Rjx
- Take the train from München Hbf to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain 47 / ...
37h 18m€218–370Drive 2,223.7 km
- Drive from Alexandroupoli to Colognecar 2,223.7 km
21h 1m€415–599Train, bus
- Take the train from Alexandroupoli Port to Ormeniotrain Re
- Take the train from Svilengrad to Plovdivtrain Re / ...
- Take the bus from Plovdiv Central Train Station Bus Stop to Frankfurt Central Train Stationbus
- Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Hbftrain 79 / ...
40h 3m€145–249Bus via Preševo
- Take the bus from Alexandroupoli to Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Station to Preševobus
- Take the bus from Preševo to Colognebus
40h 9m€158–200Drive, car train
- Drive from Alexandroupoli to Salzburg Hbfcar
- Take the cartrain from Salzburg Hbf to Fuldacartrain
- Drive from Fulda to Colognecar
24h 27m€422–597
Alexandroupoli Airport Dimokritos (AXD) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Alexandroupoli to Cologne is to bus which costs €110 - €180 and takes 33h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Alexandroupoli to Cologne is to fly which takes 7h 7m and costs €150 - €430.
No, there is no direct bus from Alexandroupoli to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Alexandroupoli and arriving at Cologne via Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Station and Kumanovo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 33h 36m.
No, there is no direct train from Alexandroupoli to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Alexandroupoli Port and arriving at Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Svilengrad, Bucuresti Nord, Hegyeshalom and München Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 37h 18m.
The distance between Alexandroupoli and Cologne is 1925 km. The road distance is 2223.7 km.
The best way to get from Alexandroupoli to Cologne without a car is to bus and train which takes 31h 59m and costs €220 - €390.
It takes approximately 7h 7m to get from Alexandroupoli to Cologne, including transfers.
Alexandroupoli to Cologne bus services, operated by KTEL Evrou, depart from Alexandroupoli station.
Alexandroupoli to Cologne train services, operated by Hellenic Train S.A., depart from Alexandroupoli Port station.
The best way to get from Alexandroupoli to Cologne is to fly which takes 7h 7m and costs €150 - €430. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €110 - €180 and takes 33h 36m.
What companies run services between Alexandroupoli, Greece and Cologne, Germany?
Aegean Airlines, Sky Express, and Eurowings fly from Alexandroupoli Airport Dimokritos (AXD) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Alexandroupoli to Cologne via Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Station and Kumanovo in around 33h 36m.
- Website
- en.aegeanair.com
Flights from Alexandroupoli Airport Dimokritos to Düsseldorf International Airport via Athens
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 37m
- When
- Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €120–390
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from München Hbf to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €100–210
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from München Hbf to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €100–210
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Frankfurt to Köln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €30–65
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
- Phone
- +359 700 20 544
- Website
- Arda Tur
Bus from Alexandroupoli Evros Bus Station to Istanbul Esenler Otogari
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €49
- Website
- Arda Tur
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Booking & Getting There
Alexandroupoli to Cologne bus services, operated by KTEL Evrou, arrive at Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Station.
Cologne is 1h behind Alexandroupoli. It is currently 5:14 PM in Alexandroupoli and 4:14 PM in Cologne.
Alexandroupoli to Cologne train services, operated by Hellenic Train S.A., arrive at Ormenio station.
Yes, the driving distance between Alexandroupoli to Cologne is 2224 km. It takes approximately 21h 1m to drive from Alexandroupoli to Cologne.
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