What is the cheapest way to get from Cologne to San Diego?

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to San Diego is to train and fly which costs $390 - $750 and takes 19h 14m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cologne to San Diego?

The fastest way to get from Cologne to San Diego is to train and fly which takes 16h 10m and costs $450 - $1,100.

How far is it from Cologne to San Diego?

The distance between Cologne and San Diego is 5774 miles.

How long does it take to get from Cologne to San Diego?

It takes approximately 17h 10m to get from Cologne to San Diego, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Cologne and San Diego?

San Diego is 9h behind Cologne. It is currently 4:35 PM in Cologne and 7:35 AM in San Diego.

Where can I stay near San Diego?

There are 2367+ hotels available in San Diego.

Cologne to San Diego - 5 ways to travel via train, and plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Cologne to San Diego by plane or train

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Fly Düsseldorf International Airport to San Diego International Airport
best
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane DUS - SAN
17h 10m
$349–1,324
Fly Cologne Bonn Airport to San Diego International Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane CGN - SAN
17h 39m
$343–1,312
Train to Frankfurt, fly to San Diego International Airport
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane FRA - SAN
16h 50m
$375–1,019
Train, train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to San Diego International Airport
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Arnhem Centraaltrain
2. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain
3. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane AMS - SAN
16h 10m
$452–1,092
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Los Angeles International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane FRA - LAX
3. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diegotrain
19h 14m
$397–722

Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) flights

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17h 5mAverage Duration

$345Cheapest Price

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Distance: 5,740.2 mi
Duration: 17h 10m

What companies run services between Cologne, Germany and San Diego, CA, USA?

KLM, La Compagnie, and three other airlines fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) 4 times a day.

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