What is the cheapest way to get from Des Moines to Cologne?

The cheapest way to get from Des Moines to Cologne is to drive and fly and train which costs €300 - €1100 and takes 15h 1m.

What is the fastest way to get from Des Moines to Cologne?

The fastest way to get from Des Moines to Cologne is to fly and train which takes 11h 48m and costs €360 - €1400.

How far is it from Des Moines to Cologne?

The distance between Des Moines and Cologne is 7225 km.

How long does it take to get from Des Moines to Cologne?

It takes approximately 13h 47m to get from Des Moines to Cologne, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Des Moines and Cologne?

Cologne is 7h ahead of Des Moines. It is currently 2:15 AM in Des Moines and 9:15 AM in Cologne.

Where can I stay near Cologne?

There are 1831+ hotels available in Cologne.

Des Moines to Cologne - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Des Moines to Cologne by plane, train, or car

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Fly Des Moines to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
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1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane DSM - DUS
2. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Koeln Hbftrain
13h 47m
€357–1,261
Drive to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport, fly to Frankfurt, train
cheapest
1. Drive from Des Moines to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD)car
2. Fly from Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane FOD - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain
15h 1m
€305–1,091
Fly Des Moines to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane DSM - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain
11h 48m
€366–1,338
Fly Des Moines to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane DSM - AMS
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Arnhem Centraaltrain
3. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Koeln Hbftrain
14h 31m
€395–1,463
Fly Des Moines to Brussels Airport, train
1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane DSM - BRU
2. Take the train from Brussels-Nord to Koeln Hbftrain
15h 7m
€373–1,183
Fly Des Moines to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane DSM - CGN
19h 48m
€368–1,329

Des Moines (DSM) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) flights

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15h 14mAverage Duration

€334Cheapest Price

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Distance: 7,224.6 km
Duration: 13h 47m

What companies run services between Des Moines, IA, USA and Cologne, Germany?

American Airlines, Ryanair, and two other airlines fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) twice daily.

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