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

The cheapest way to get from Craiova to Cologne is to bus and fly which costs €60 - €370 and takes 8h 20m.

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 38m and costs €80 - €420.

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, Autogara Pelendava Nord and arriving at Cologne Airport CGN via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 19m.

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 16m.

How far is it from Craiova to Cologne?

The distance between Craiova and Cologne is 1555 km. The road distance is 1738.4 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 16m and costs €180 - €310.

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 FlixBus, depart from Craiova, Autogara Pelendava Nord 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 16m and costs €180 - €310. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €150 - €240 and takes 27h 19m, you could also fly, which costs €80 - €420 and takes 5h 38m.

Where does the Craiova to Cologne bus arrive?

Craiova to Cologne bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Cologne Airport CGN station.

What is the time difference between Craiova and Cologne?

Cologne is 1h behind Craiova. It is currently 6:23 AM in Craiova and 5:23 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 35m 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, car, and car train

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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
Bus to Bucharest Otopeni, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Craiova Benzinaria Petrom to Bucharest Otopeni Airportbus
2. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane OTP - CGN
8h 20m
€62–361
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 16m
€180–309
Bus
1. Take the bus from Craiova, Autogara Pelendava Nord to Cologne Airport CGNbus 1924
27h 19m
€150–232
Drive 1,738.4 km
1. Drive from Craiova to Colognecar 1,738.4 km
17h 35m
€257–371
Fly Craiova Airport to Brussels South Charleroi Airport, bus, train
1. Fly from Craiova Airport (CRA) to Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL)plane CRA - CRL
2. Take the bus from Charleroi Airport to Liège Rue du Plan Inclinedbus
3. Take the train from Liege-Guillemins to Koeln Hbftrain
6h 26m
€117–512
Fly Craiova Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Fly from Craiova Airport (CRA) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane CRA - CGN
5h 38m
€83–419
Bus via Sibiu
1. Take the bus from Craiova, Autogara Pelendava Nord to Sibiubus
2. Take the bus from Sibiu to Kölnbus
30h 15m
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Craiova to Salzburg Hbfcar
2. Take the cartrain from Salzburg Hbf to Fuldacartrain
3. Drive from Fulda to Colognecar
21h 5m
€325–457

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 16m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Craiova, Autogara Pelendava Nord to Cologne Airport CGN 4 times a week. Tickets cost €140–230 and the journey takes 27h.

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