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

The cheapest way to get from Bucharest to Cologne is to bus which costs €144 and takes 23h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bucharest to Cologne is to fly which takes 5h 41m and costs €50 - €350.

Is there a direct bus between Bucharest and Cologne?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Bucharest and arriving at Köln Hauptbahnhof. Services depart four times a week, and operate Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. The journey takes approximately 23h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Bucharest and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Bucharest to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Bucuresti Nord and arriving at Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Budapest-Keleti, Wien Hbf and Nürnberg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 49m.

How far is it from Bucharest to Cologne?

The distance between Bucharest and Cologne is 1610 km. The road distance is 1932.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Bucharest to Cologne without a car is to bus which takes 23h 10m and costs €144.

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

It takes approximately 5h 41m to get from Bucharest to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bucharest to Cologne bus from?

Bucharest to Cologne bus services, operated by Maxibus Travel, depart from Bucharest station.

Where do I catch the Bucharest to Cologne train from?

Bucharest to Cologne train services, operated by Romanian Railways (CFR), depart from Bucuresti Nord station.

Train, bus or fly from Bucharest to Cologne?

The best way to get from Bucharest to Cologne is to fly which takes 5h 41m and costs €50 - €350. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €144 and takes 23h 10m, you could also train, which costs €240 - €470 and takes 29h 49m.

Where does the Bucharest to Cologne bus arrive?

Bucharest to Cologne bus services, operated by Maxibus Travel, arrive at Köln Hauptbahnhof station.

What is the time difference between Bucharest and Cologne?

Cologne is 1h behind Bucharest. It is currently 5:25 PM in Bucharest and 4:25 PM in Cologne.

Where does the Bucharest to Cologne train arrive?

Bucharest to Cologne train services, operated by Romanian Railways (CFR), arrive at Budapest-Keleti station.

Can I drive from Bucharest to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Bucharest to Cologne is 1933 km. It takes approximately 18h 34m to drive from Bucharest to Cologne.

How do I get a train ticket from Bucharest to Cologne?

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Where can I stay near Cologne?

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Bucharest to Cologne - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and night train

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There are 10 ways to get from Bucharest to Cologne by plane, bus, train, night train, car, or car train

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Fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
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1. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane OTP - CGN
5h 41m
€53–346
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bucharest to Köln Hauptbahnhofbus
23h 10m
€144
Train
1. Take the train from Bucuresti Nord to Budapest-Keletitrain Ir
2. Take the train from Budapest-Keleti to Wien Hbftrain Rjx / ...
3. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Nuernberg Hbftrain Ice
4. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain 41 / ...
29h 49m
€246–465
Night train, train
1. Take the nighttrain from Bucuresti Nord to Wien Hbfnighttrain Night Train
2. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Koeln Hbftrain Ice
28h 17m
€241–446
Fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane OTP - DUS
5h 58m
€81–266
Fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane OTP - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain
6h 45m
€119–319
Fly to Dortmund Airport, train
1. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Dortmund Airport (DTM)plane OTP - DTM
2. Take the train from Holzwickede to Koeln Hbftrain
7h 22m
Fly to Brussels Airport, train
1. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane OTP - BRU
2. Take the train from Brussels-Nord to Koeln Hbftrain
7h 57m
€123–353
Drive 1,932.8 km
1. Drive from Bucharest to Colognecar 1,932.8 km
18h 34m
€285–412
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Bucharest to Villach Hbfcar
2. Take the cartrain from Villach Hbf to Fuldacartrain
3. Drive from Fulda to Colognecar
24h 55m
€336–472

Bucharest to Cologne by train

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Distance: 1,610.2 km
Duration: 5h 41m

What companies run services between Bucharest, Romania and Cologne, Germany?

Ulendo Airlink, Austrian Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) 4 times a day. Alternatively, Maxibus Travel operates a bus from Bucharest to Köln Hauptbahnhof twice a week. Tickets cost €144 and the journey takes 23h 10m. Euro Fratello Srl also services this route twice a week.

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