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

The cheapest way to get from Detroit to Cologne is to fly and train which costs €360 - €1300 and takes 11h 47m.

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

The fastest way to get from Detroit to Cologne is to fly and train which takes 11h 47m and costs €360 - €1300.

How far is it from Detroit to Cologne?

The distance between Detroit and Cologne is 6584 km.

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

It takes approximately 12h 55m to get from Detroit to Cologne, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Detroit and Cologne?

Cologne is 6h ahead of Detroit. It is currently 9:08 AM in Detroit and 3:08 PM in Cologne.

Where can I stay near Cologne?

There are 1829+ hotels available in Cologne.

Detroit to Cologne - 5 ways to travel via train, and plane

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

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Fly Detroit to Düsseldorf International Airport
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1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane DTW - DUS
12h 55m
€307–1,232
Fly Detroit to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane DTW - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain
11h 47m
€362–1,262
Fly Detroit to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane DTW - AMS
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Utrecht Centraaltrain
3. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Koeln Hbftrain
13h 42m
€429–1,295
Fly Windsor Airport to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Windsor Airport (YQG) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane YQG - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain
14h 24m
€345–1,265
Fly Detroit to Luxembourg, train
1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Luxembourg (LUX)plane DTW - LUX
2. Take the train from Trier, Hauptbahnhof to Köln Süd Bftrain
17h 58m
€398–1,541

Detroit (DTW) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) flights

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10h 35mAverage Duration

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Distance: 6,583.5 km
Duration: 12h 55m

What companies run services between Detroit, MI, USA and Cologne, Germany?

Delta, KLM, and three other airlines fly from Detroit (DTW) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) every 4 hours.

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