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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Maribor is to bus which costs €75 - €140 and takes 16h 41m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Maribor is to fly and bus which takes 5h 37m and costs €180 - €550.

Is there a direct bus between Cologne and Maribor?

No, there is no direct bus from Cologne to Maribor station. However, there are services departing from Cologne Airport CGN and arriving at Maribor bus station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 41m.

Is there a direct train between Cologne and Maribor?

No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Maribor. However, there are services departing from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf and arriving at Maribor via München Hbf, Salzburg Hbf, Villach Hbf and Graz Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 3m.

How far is it from Cologne to Maribor?

The distance between Cologne and Maribor is 818 km. The road distance is 958.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Cologne to Maribor without a car is to train via Munich which takes 12h 3m and costs €170 - €700.

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

It takes approximately 6h 41m to get from Cologne to Maribor, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Maribor bus from?

Cologne to Maribor bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Cologne Airport CGN station.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Maribor train from?

Cologne to Maribor train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf station.

Train or bus from Cologne to Maribor?

The best way to get from Cologne to Maribor is to train via Munich which takes 12h 3m and costs €170 - €700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €75 - €140 and takes 16h 41m.

Where does the Cologne to Maribor bus arrive?

Cologne to Maribor bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Maribor bus station.

Where does the Cologne to Maribor train arrive?

Cologne to Maribor train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at München Hbf station.

Can I drive from Cologne to Maribor?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Maribor is 959 km. It takes approximately 8h 10m to drive from Cologne to Maribor.

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

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

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

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

Fly Cologne Bonn Airport to Graz Airport, bus
best
1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Graz Airport (GRZ)plane CGN - GRZ
2. Take the bus from Graz Airport to Maribor, Avtobusna Postajabus
6h 41m
€193–541
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cologne Airport CGN to Maribor bus stationbus N884 / ...
16h 41m
€78–136
Train via Munich
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to München Hbftrain 41 / ...
2. Take the train from München Hbf to Salzburg Hauptbahnhoftrain 90 / ...
3. Take the train from Salzburg Hbf to Villach Hbftrain Ic
4. Take the train from Villach Hbf to Graz Hbftrain Rj / ...
5. Take the train from Graz Hbf to Maribortrain 575 / ...
12h 3m
€176–683
Drive 958.8 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Mariborcar 958.8 km
8h 10m
€138–199
Fly Düsseldorf International Airport to Graz Airport, bus
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Graz Airport (GRZ)plane DUS - GRZ
2. Take the bus from Graz Airport to Maribor, Avtobusna Postajabus
5h 37m
€189–510
Fly Cologne Bonn Airport to Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport, bus
1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport (ZAG)plane CGN - ZAG
2. Take the bus from Zagreb Airport to Maribor, Avtobusna Postajabus
6h 4m
€98–671
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Graz Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Graz Airport (GRZ)plane FRA - GRZ
3. Take the bus from Graz Airport to Maribor, Avtobusna Postajabus
5h 41m
€190–658
Fly Cologne Bonn Airport to Vienna International Airport, shuttle
1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)plane CGN - VIE
2. Take a shuttle bus from Flughafen Wien to Maribor, Avtobusna Postajashuttle
7h
€103–276
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Ljubljana, shuttle
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Ljubljana (LJU)plane FRA - LJU
3. Take a shuttle bus from Zgornji Brnik, Letališče Jožeta Pučnika Ljubljana to Maribor, Avtobusna Postajashuttle
6h 24m
€225–468
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Cologne to Fuldacar
2. Take the cartrain from Fulda to Salzburg Hbfcartrain
3. Drive from Salzburg Hbf to Mariborcar
12h 23m
€180–245
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Wien Hauptbahnhoftrain 90N
2. Take the bus from Wien Hbf to Maribor, Avtobusna Postajabus
16h 5m
€270–1,044
Train
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Villach Hauptbahnhoftrain Drf
2. Take the train from Villach Hbf to Bleiburgtrain Re
3. Take the train from Bleiburg to Maribor Studencitrain Re
17h
€83–183

Cologne to Maribor by train

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12h 3mAverage Duration

€176Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Cologne to Maribor.

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Distance: 818.4 km
Duration: 6h 41m

What companies run services between Cologne, Germany and Maribor, Slovenia?

You can take a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Maribor via München Hbf, Salzburg Hauptbahnhof, Salzburg Hbf, Villach Hbf, and Graz Hbf in around 12h 3m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Cologne Airport CGN to Maribor bus station twice daily. Tickets cost €75–130 and the journey takes 15h 30m.

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