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

The cheapest way to get from Bled to Cologne is to train via Köln Hbf which costs €55 - €150 and takes 16h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bled to Cologne is to fly and train which takes 5h 8m and costs €100 - €330.

Is there a direct bus between Bled and Cologne?

No, there is no direct bus from Bled to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Bled Union and arriving at Köln Heumarkt via Zgornji Brnik, Letališče Jožeta Pučnika Ljubljana, Munich central bus station and Wiesdorf Leverkusen Mitte Bf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 41m.

Is there a direct train between Bled and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Bled to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Lesce Bled and arriving at Koeln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 via Villach Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 21m.

How far is it from Bled to Cologne?

The distance between Bled and Cologne is 881 km. The road distance is 911.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Bled to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 12h 21m and costs €150 - €350.

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

It takes approximately 5h 8m to get from Bled to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bled to Cologne bus from?

Bled to Cologne bus services, operated by GoOpti, depart from Zgornji Brnik, Letališče Jožeta Pučnika Ljubljana station.

Where do I catch the Bled to Cologne train from?

Bled to Cologne train services, operated by Slovenske železnice (SŽ), depart from Lesce Bled station.

Train or bus from Bled to Cologne?

The best way to get from Bled to Cologne is to train which takes 12h 21m and costs €150 - €350. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €500 - €950 and takes 14h 41m.

Where does the Bled to Cologne bus arrive?

Bled to Cologne bus services, operated by GoOpti, arrive at Munich Hbf station.

Where does the Bled to Cologne train arrive?

Bled to Cologne train services, operated by Slovenske železnice (SŽ), arrive at Villach Hbf station.

Can I drive from Bled to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Bled to Cologne is 912 km. It takes approximately 8h 34m to drive from Bled to Cologne.

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Bled to Cologne - 12 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and night train

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There are 12 ways to get from Bled to Cologne by plane, train, bus, night train, shuttle, car, or car train

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Fly Ljubljana to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Ljubljana (LJU) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane LJU - DUS
2. Take the train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Köln Hbftrain
5h 8m
€109–326
Train via Köln Hbf
cheapest
1. Take the train from Lesce Bled to Villach Hbftrain 38 / ...
2. Take the train from Villach Hauptbahnhof to Köln Hbftrain Drf
16h 5m
€55–145
Train
1. Take the train from Lesce Bled to Villach Hbftrain 38 / ...
2. Take the train from Villach Hbf to Koeln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12train Ice
12h 21m
€155–345
Bus
1. Take the bus from Zgornji Brnik, Letališče Jožeta Pučnika Ljubljana to Munich Hbfbus
2. Take the bus from Munich central bus station to Leverkusenbus N28
14h 41m
€544–934
Night train, train
1. Take the nighttrain from Jesenice to Augsburg Hbfnighttrain En
2. Take the train from Augsburg Hbf to Köln Hbftrain 42 / ...
14h 12m
€122–237
Shuttle to Venice Marco Polo Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take a shuttle bus from Bled, Glavna Avtobusna Postajalisce to Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Veneziashuttle
2. Fly from Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane VCE - CGN
6h 55m
€272–642
Fly Ljubljana to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Ljubljana (LJU) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane LJU - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain
5h 45m
€132–319
Shuttle to Graz Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take a shuttle bus from Zgornji Brnik, Letališče Jožeta Pučnika Ljubljana to Graz Airportshuttle
2. Fly from Graz Airport (GRZ) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane GRZ - DUS
7h 5m
€249–516
Shuttle to Munich International Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take a shuttle bus from Zgornji Brnik, Letališče Jožeta Pučnika Ljubljana to Flughafen Münchenshuttle
2. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane MUC - CGN
8h 5m
€341–546
Shuttle to Klagenfurt Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take a shuttle bus from Zgornji Brnik, Letališče Jožeta Pučnika Ljubljana to Klagenfurt Airportshuttle
2. Fly from Klagenfurt Airport (KLU) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane KLU - CGN
5h 35m
€116–516
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Bled to Villach Hbf ARZcar
2. Take the cartrain from Villach Hbf ARZ to Fuldacartrain
3. Drive from Fulda to Colognecar
12h 21m
€139–188
Drive 911.6 km
1. Drive from Bled to Colognecar 911.6 km
8h 34m
€135–195

Bled to Cologne by bus and train

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Distance: 881.4 km
Duration: 5h 8m

What companies run services between Bled, Slovenia and Cologne, Germany?

You can take a bus from Bled Union to Koeln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 via Lesce ŽP, Lesce Bled, and Villach Hbf in around 12h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bled Union to Köln Heumarkt via Brnik/airport Ljubljana, Zgornji Brnik, Letališče Jožeta Pučnika Ljubljana, Munich central bus station, Leverkusen, and Wiesdorf Leverkusen Mitte Bf in around 14h 41m.

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