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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Athlone is to train and fly which costs €70 - €280 and takes 7h 14m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Athlone is to fly and train which takes 6h 57m and costs €65 - €260.

How far is it from Cologne to Athlone?

The distance between Cologne and Athlone is 1113 km.

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

The best way to get from Cologne to Athlone without a car is to bus and train via Bonn which takes 3 days 6h and costs €85 - €440.

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

It takes approximately 6h 57m to get from Cologne to Athlone, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Cologne and Athlone?

Athlone is 1h behind Cologne. It is currently 10:19 AM in Cologne and 9:19 AM in Athlone.

Where can I stay near Athlone?

There are 77+ hotels available in Athlone.

Cologne to Athlone - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, car, car ferry, and bus

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There are 7 ways to get from Cologne to Athlone by plane, train, car, car ferry, or bus

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Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport, train
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1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane CGN - DUB
2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Athlonetrain
6h 57m
€70–252
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Cologne to Dunkirkcar
2. Take the carferry from Dunkirk to Rosslare Harbourcarferry
3. Drive from Rosslare Harbour to Athlonecar
30h 27m
€509–735
Bus, train via Bonn
1. Take the bus from Bonn to Rădăuțibus
2. Take the bus from Rădăuți to Dublinbus
3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Athlonetrain Ic / ...
3d 6h
€87–436
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to D-Flughafen Bftrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane DUS - DUB
3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Athlonetrain
7h 14m
€73–271
Train to Frankfurt, fly, train
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane FRA - DUB
3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Athlonetrain
7h 47m
€107–373
Train to Brussels Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain
2. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane BRU - DUB
3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Athlonetrain
8h 53m
€117–352
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Köln to Rădăuţibus
2. Take the bus from Rădăuți to Dublinbus
3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Athlonetrain Ic / ...
3d 7h
€78–404

Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Dublin Airport (DUB) flights

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Distance: 1,112.9 km
Duration: 6h 57m

What companies run services between Cologne, Germany and Athlone, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Cologne to Athlone. However, you can take the train to Flughafen Köln/Bonn Bf, walk to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) airport, fly to Dublin Airport (DUB), walk to Terminal 2 Zone 19, take the line 782 bus to Heuston Station, walk to Dublin Heuston, then take the train to Athlone. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Cologne to Athlone via Dunkirk and Rosslare Harbour in around 30h 27m.

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