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 €50 - €280 and takes 5h 41m.

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 41m and costs €50 - €280.

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 Hbf via Budapest-Keleti, Wien Hbf and Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 36m.

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 €144.

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

It takes approximately 5h 41m 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 41m and costs €50 - €280. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €144 and takes 23h 10m, you could also train, which costs €230 - €420 and takes 26h 36m.

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 2:53 AM in Bucharest and 1:53 AM 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 35m to drive from Bucharest to Köln Hbf.

How do I get a train ticket from Bucharest to Köln Hbf?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Bucharest to Köln Hbf?

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Where can I stay near Köln Hbf?

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Bucharest to Köln Hbf - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and night train

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There are 9 ways to get from Bucharest to Köln Hbf by plane, bus, train, night train, or car

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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
€52–280
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 Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbftrain Ice
4. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Hbftrain 79 / ...
26h 36m
€234–420
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
27h 55m
€231–386
Fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane OTP - DUS
5h 55m
€81–282
Fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane OTP - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Hbftrain
6h 6m
€109–309
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 3m
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 41m
€123–338
Drive 1,933.8 km
1. Drive from Bucharest to Köln Hbfcar 1,933.8 km
18h 35m
€357–516

Bucharest to Köln Hbf by train

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

What companies run services between Bucharest, Romania and Köln Hbf, Germany?

Ulendo Airlink, Austrian Airlines, and two 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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