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

The cheapest way to get from Craiova to Cologne is to bus which costs €160 - €250 and takes 27h 25m.

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 13m and costs €90 - €460.

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 25m.

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, Wien Hbf and Nürnberg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 54m.

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 24h 54m and costs €230 - €440.

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

It takes approximately 4h 59m 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 24h 54m and costs €230 - €440. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €160 - €250 and takes 27h 25m, you could also fly, which costs €90 - €460 and takes 5h 13m.

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 7:35 PM in Craiova and 6:35 PM 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 32m 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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There are 9 ways to get from Craiova to Cologne by plane, train, bus, car, or 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 59m
Fly Craiova Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Craiova Airport (CRA) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane CRA - CGN
5h 13m
€93–452
Train
1. Take the train from Craiova to Budapest-Keletitrain Ir
2. Take the train from Budapest-Keleti to Wien Hbftrain Rjx / ...
3. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Nuernberg Hbftrain Ice
4. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain 41 / ...
24h 54m
€232–440
Bus
1. Take the bus from Craiova, Autogara Pelendava Nord to Cologne Airport CGNbus 1924
27h 25m
€161–248
Drive 1,738.4 km
1. Drive from Craiova to Colognecar 1,738.4 km
17h 32m
€327–472
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 45m
€180–496
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 56m
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 Villach Hbfcar
2. Take the cartrain from Villach Hbf to Fuldacartrain
3. Drive from Fulda to Colognecar
22h 41m
€308–432

Craiova to Cologne by train

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Distance: 1,554.8 km
Duration: 4h 59m

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, Wien Hbf, Nuernberg Hbf, and Nürnberg Hbf in around 24h 54m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Craiova, Autogara Pelendava Nord to Cologne Airport CGN 4 times a week. Tickets cost €150–240 and the journey takes 27h.

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