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

The cheapest way to get from Craiova to Cologne is to bus via Deva which costs €80 - €160 and takes 31h 22m.

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

The fastest way to get from Craiova to Cologne is to fly which takes 5h 37m and costs €75 - €340.

Is there a direct bus between Craiova and Cologne?

No, there is no direct bus from Craiova to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Craiova and arriving at Köln Hauptbahnhof via Piteşti and Bucharest. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 22m.

Is there a direct train between Craiova and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Craiova to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Craiova and arriving at Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Budapest-Keleti and München Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 14m.

How far is it from Craiova to Cologne?

The distance between Craiova and Cologne is 1555 km. The road distance is 1738.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Craiova to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 25h 14m and costs €180 - €550.

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

It takes approximately 4h 50m to get from Craiova to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Craiova to Cologne bus from?

Craiova to Cologne bus services, operated by B&B Ilan Travel, depart from Craiova station.

Where do I catch the Craiova to Cologne train from?

Craiova to Cologne train services, operated by Romanian Railways (CFR), depart from Craiova station.

Train, bus or fly from Craiova to Cologne?

The best way to get from Craiova to Cologne is to train which takes 25h 14m and costs €180 - €550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 29h 22m, you could also fly, which costs €75 - €340 and takes 5h 37m.

Where does the Craiova to Cologne bus arrive?

Craiova to Cologne bus services, operated by B&B Ilan Travel, arrive at Piteşti station.

What is the time difference between Craiova and Cologne?

Cologne is 1h behind Craiova. It is currently 12:35 PM in Craiova and 11:35 AM in Cologne.

Where does the Craiova to Cologne train arrive?

Craiova to Cologne train services, operated by Romanian Railways (CFR), arrive at Budapest-Keleti station.

Can I drive from Craiova to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Craiova to Cologne is 1738 km. It takes approximately 17h 38m to drive from Craiova to Cologne.

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

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Where can I stay near Cologne?

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Craiova to Cologne - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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Fly Craiova Airport to Dortmund Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Craiova Airport (CRA) to Dortmund Airport (DTM)plane CRA - DTM
2. Take the train from Holzwickede to Koeln Hbftrain
4h 50m
Fly Craiova Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Craiova Airport (CRA) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane CRA - CGN
5h 37m
€78–339
Train
1. Take the train from Craiova to Budapest-Keletitrain Ir
2. Take the train from Budapest-Keleti to Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10train Rjx
3. Take the train from München Hbf to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain 47 / ...
25h 14m
€180–540
Bus
1. Take the bus from Craiova to Piteştibus
2. Take the bus from Piteşti to Bucurestibus
3. Take the bus from Bucharest to Köln Hauptbahnhofbus
29h 22m
Drive 1,738.3 km
1. Drive from Craiova to Colognecar 1,738.3 km
17h 38m
€248–358
Bus to Bucharest Otopeni, fly to Dortmund Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Craiova Benzinaria Petrom to Bucharest Otopeni Airportbus
2. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Dortmund Airport (DTM)plane OTP - DTM
3. Take the train from Holzwickede to Koeln Hbftrain
9h 47m
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Craiova to Budapest-Keletitrain Ir
2. Take the train from Budapest-Keleti to Wien Hbftrain Ec / ...
3. Take the night train from Wien Hbf to Koeln Hbfnighttrain Nj
28h 44m
€137–251
Bus via Deva
1. Take the bus from Craiova, Autogara Pelendava Nord to Devabus 1948
2. Take the bus from Deva to Köln Hbfbus
31h 22m
€82–156
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Craiova to Salzburg Hbfcar
2. Take the car train from Salzburg Hbf to Fuldacartrain
3. Drive from Fulda to Colognecar
21h 5m
€313–442

Craiova to Cologne by train

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Distance: 1,554.8 km
Duration: 4h 50m

What companies run services between Craiova, Romania and Cologne, Germany?

You can take a train from Craiova to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Budapest-Keleti, Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10, and München Hbf in around 25h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Craiova to Köln Hauptbahnhof via Piteşti, Bucuresti, and Bucharest in around 29h 22m.

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