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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Faro is to fly which costs €75 - €220 and takes 5h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Faro is to fly which takes 5h 40m and costs €75 - €220.

Is there a direct bus between Cologne and Faro?

No, there is no direct bus from Cologne to Faro. However, there are services departing from Köln and arriving at Faro via Düsseldorf central bus station, Brussels-North train station and Lisbon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 38h 43m.

How far is it from Cologne to Faro?

The distance between Cologne and Faro is 1971 km. The road distance is 2336.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Cologne to Faro without a car is to train and bus via Barcelona which takes 21h 27m and costs €480 - €950.

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

It takes approximately 5h 40m to get from Cologne to Faro, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Faro bus from?

Cologne to Faro bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Düsseldorf central bus station.

Bus or fly from Cologne to Faro?

The best way to get from Cologne to Faro is to fly which takes 5h 40m and costs €75 - €220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €200 - €350 and takes 38h 43m.

Where does the Cologne to Faro bus arrive?

Cologne to Faro bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Brussels-North train station.

What is the time difference between Cologne and Faro?

Faro is 1h behind Cologne. It is currently 6:41 PM in Cologne and 5:41 PM in Faro.

Can I drive from Cologne to Faro?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Faro is 2336 km. It takes approximately 23h to drive from Cologne to Faro.

How do I get a bus ticket from Cologne to Faro?

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Where can I stay near Faro?

There are 4599+ hotels available in Faro.

Cologne to Faro - 12 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 12 ways to get from Cologne to Faro by plane, train, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport
best
1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Faro Airport (FAO)plane CGN - FAO
5h 40m
€79–218
Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Faro Airport (FAO)plane DUS - FAO
6h 12m
€75–257
Train, bus via Barcelona
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Paris Nordtrain
2. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Barcelona-Santstrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandestrain Ave
4. Take the train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Sevilla-Santa Justatrain Ave
5. Take the bus from Sevilla Santa Justa to Farobus
21h 27m
€480–912
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Paris Nordtrain
2. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy to Estação Rodoviária de Sete Riosbus
3. Take the bus from Estação Rodoviária de Sete Rios to Terminal Rodoviário de Farobus
34h 34m
€223–535
Drive 2,336.1 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Farocar 2,336.1 km
23h
€367–530
Train to Brussels Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Brussels-Nordtrain
2. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Faro Airport (FAO)plane BRU - FAO
7h 17m
€107–375
Train to Weeze Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Krefeld Hbftrain
2. Fly from Weeze Airport (NRN) to Faro Airport (FAO)plane NRN - FAO
7h 36m
Train, train to Eindhoven Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Neuss Hbf to Venlotrain
2. Take the train from Venlo to Eindhoven Centraaltrain
3. Fly from Eindhoven Airport (EIN) to Faro Airport (FAO)plane EIN - FAO
8h 35m
€89–392
Train, bus to Luxembourg, fly
1. Take the train from Köln Süd Bf to Trier, Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Take the bus from Trier, Hauptbahnhof to Kirchberg, Hugo Gernsbackbus
3. Fly from Luxembourg (LUX) to Faro Airport (FAO)plane LUX - FAO
9h 47m
€93–304
Train, bus #2
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Paris Nordtrain
2. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Barcelona-Santstrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Sevilla-Santa Justatrain
4. Take the bus from Sevilla Santa Justa to Tavirabus
23h 10m
€480–910
Train, bus #3
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Bruxelles Miditrain 79
2. Take the bus from Brussels - Midi Train Station to Lisbon - Orientebus
3. Take the train from Lisboa Oriente to Farotrain Ic
36h 17m
€250–535
Bus
1. Take the bus from Düsseldorf central bus station to Brussels-North train stationbus 081
2. Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to Lisbonbus
3. Take the bus from Lisbon to Farobus
38h 43m
€208–343

Cologne to Faro by train and bus

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21h 27mAverage Duration

€480Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,971.4 km
Duration: 5h 40m

What companies run services between Cologne, Germany and Faro, Portugal?

Eurowings and Ryanair fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Faro Airport (FAO) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Köln to Faro via Düsseldorf central bus station, Brussels-North train station, and Lisbon in around 38h 43m.

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