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

The cheapest way to get from Belfast to Cologne is to bus and fly and train which costs €80 - €400 and takes 7h 4m.

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

The fastest way to get from Belfast to Cologne is to fly and train which takes 6h 29m and costs €120 - €310.

Is there a direct bus between Belfast and Cologne?

No, there is no direct bus from Belfast to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Belfast, Europa Buscentre and arriving at Köln via Buchanan Bus Station, London Victoria and Dusseldorf Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 30h 53m.

How far is it from Belfast to Cologne?

The distance between Belfast and Cologne is 984 km.

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

The best way to get from Belfast to Cologne without a car is to bus and ferry and train which takes 17h 54m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 6h 29m to get from Belfast to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Belfast to Cologne bus from?

Belfast to Cologne bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Belfast, Europa Buscentre station.

Where does the Belfast to Cologne bus arrive?

Belfast to Cologne bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Glasgow Buchanan station.

What is the time difference between Belfast and Cologne?

Cologne is 1h ahead of Belfast. It is currently 4:42 PM in Belfast and 5:42 PM in Cologne.

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

Book your Belfast to Cologne bus tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Cologne?

There are 1831+ hotels available in Cologne.

Belfast to Cologne - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, and bus and ferry

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There are 9 ways to get from Belfast to Cologne by plane, train, busferry, car ferry, or bus

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Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
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1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane BHD - DUS
2. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Koeln Hbftrain
6h 29m
€124–306
Bus to Dublin Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 11 to Dublin Airport T2bus
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane DUB - DUS
3. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Koeln Hbftrain
7h 4m
€81–400
Bus and ferry, train
1. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to King's Crosstrain
3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Eil
4. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln Hbftrain Ice
17h 54m
Car ferry, train
1. Take the carferry from Belfast to Liverpoolcarferry
2. Take the train from Chester to London Eustontrain
3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Eil
4. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln Hbftrain Ice
18h 53m
€257–588
Bus and ferry, bus, train
1. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 594 / ...
3. Take the bus from London Victoria Green Line Station to Brussels Midi / Brussels South Westbus
4. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln Hbftrain Ice
25h 26m
Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane BHD - AMS
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Arnhem Centraaltrain
3. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Koeln Hbftrain
7h 17m
€142–478
Bus to Dublin Airport, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 11 to Dublin Airport T2bus
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane DUB - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain
7h 26m
€110–497
Train, car ferry
1. Take the train from Belfast Lanyon Place to Larne Harbourtrain Re
2. Take the carferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry
3. Take the train from Stranraer to Glasgow Centraltrain
4. Take the train from Glasgow Central to London Eustontrain
5. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Eil
6. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln Hbftrain Ice
18h 11m
€393–1,017
Bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to London Victoriabus
3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Düsseldorf central bus stationbus
30h 53m

George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) flights

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Distance: 984.3 km
Duration: 6h 29m

What companies run services between Belfast, Northern Ireland and Cologne, Germany?

There is no direct connection from Belfast to Cologne. However, you can take the line 600 bus to George Best Belfast City Airport, walk to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS), walk to D-Flughafen Terminal A/B, take the vehicle to D-Flughafen Bf, walk to Duesseldorf Flughafen, then take the train to Koeln Hbf. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Koeln Hbf via Glasgow Buchanan, Glasgow Queen Street, King's Cross, London St Pancras Intl, and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 17h 54m.

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