What is the cheapest way to get from Bucharest to Köln Hbf?

The cheapest way to get from Bucharest to Köln Hbf is to fly which costs €60 - €330 and takes 5h 40m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bucharest to Köln Hbf?

The fastest way to get from Bucharest to Köln Hbf is to fly which takes 5h 40m and costs €60 - €330.

Is there a direct bus between Bucharest and Köln Hbf?

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 Köln Hbf?

No, there is no direct train from Bucharest to Köln Hbf. However, there are services departing from Bucuresti Nord and arriving at Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Budapest-Keleti and München Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 27m.

How far is it from Bucharest to Köln Hbf?

The distance between Bucharest and Köln Hbf is 1610 km. The road distance is 1933.8 km.

How do I travel from Bucharest to Köln Hbf without a car?

The best way to get from Bucharest to Köln Hbf without a car is to bus which takes 23h 10m and costs €141.

How long does it take to get from Bucharest to Köln Hbf?

It takes approximately 5h 40m to get from Bucharest to Köln Hbf, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bucharest to Köln Hbf bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Bucharest to Köln Hbf train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Bucharest to Köln Hbf?

The best way to get from Bucharest to Köln Hbf is to fly which takes 5h 40m and costs €60 - €330. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €141 and takes 23h 10m, you could also train, which costs €190 - €600 and takes 29h 27m.

Where does the Bucharest to Köln Hbf bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Bucharest and Köln Hbf?

Köln Hbf is 1h behind Bucharest. It is currently 7:54 PM in Bucharest and 6:54 PM in Köln Hbf.

Where does the Bucharest to Köln Hbf train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Bucharest to Köln Hbf?

Yes, the driving distance between Bucharest to Köln Hbf is 1934 km. It takes approximately 18h 38m to drive from Bucharest to Köln Hbf.

Where can I stay near Köln Hbf?

There are 1853+ hotels available in Köln Hbf.

Bucharest to Köln Hbf - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus

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There are 10 ways to get from Bucharest to Köln Hbf 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 40m
€63–326
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bucharest to Köln Hauptbahnhofbus
23h 10m
€141
Train
1. Take the train from Bucuresti Nord to Budapest-Keletitrain Ir
2. Take the train from Budapest-Keleti to Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10train Rjx
3. Take the train from München Hbf to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain 47 / ...
29h 27m
€195–556
Night train
1. Take the night train from Bucuresti Nord to Wien Hbfnighttrain Night Train
2. Take the night train from Wien Hbf to Koeln Hbfnighttrain Nj
31h 26m
€137–228
Fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane OTP - DUS
5h 53m
€82–263
Fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane OTP - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt Flughafen Fernb to Köln Hbftrain
6h 9m
€105–344
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 8m
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 38m
€128–428
Drive 1,933.8 km
1. Drive from Bucharest to Köln Hbfcar 1,933.8 km
18h 38m
€277–400
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Bucharest to Salzburg Hbfcar
2. Take the car train from Salzburg Hbf to Fuldacartrain
3. Drive from Fulda to Köln Hbfcar
22h 6m
€351–494

Bucharest to Köln Hbf by train and foot

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29h 27mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,610.2 km
Duration: 5h 40m

What companies run services between Bucharest, Romania and Köln Hbf, 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 €141 and the journey takes 23h 10m. Euro Fratello Srl also services this route twice a week.

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