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

The cheapest way to get from Galway to Cologne is to bus and fly which costs €40 - €240 and takes 5h 59m.

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

The fastest way to get from Galway to Cologne is to bus and fly which takes 5h 59m and costs €40 - €240.

Is there a direct bus between Galway and Cologne?

No, there is no direct bus from Galway to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Galway Coach Stn and arriving at Köln via Aston Quay, Dublin and Rădăuţi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3 days 8h.

How far is it from Galway to Cologne?

The distance between Galway and Cologne is 1238 km.

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

The best way to get from Galway to Cologne without a car is to train and bus which takes 3 days 6h and costs €90 - €450.

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

It takes approximately 5h 59m to get from Galway to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Galway to Cologne bus from?

Galway to Cologne bus services, operated by Citylink, depart from Galway Coach Stn station.

Where does the Galway to Cologne bus arrive?

Galway to Cologne bus services, operated by Citylink, arrive at Bachelors Walk station.

What is the time difference between Galway and Cologne?

Cologne is 1h ahead of Galway. It is currently 8:11 AM in Galway and 9:11 AM in Cologne.

Where can I stay near Cologne?

There are 1849+ hotels available in Cologne.

Galway to Cologne - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, car, and car ferry

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There are 11 ways to get from Galway to Cologne by bus, plane, car, car ferry, or train

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Bus to Ireland West Airport Knock, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
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1. Take the bus from Galway Ceannt to Ireland W Airportbus
2. Fly from Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane NOC - CGN
5h 59m
€44–234
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Galway to Rosslare Harbourcar
2. Take the car ferry from Rosslare Harbour to Dunkirkcarferry
3. Drive from Dunkirk to Colognecar
31h 35m
€538–797
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Galway to Dublin Heustontrain Ic / ...
2. Take the bus from Dublin to Rădăuțibus
3. Take the bus from Rădăuți to Bonnbus
3d 6h
€94–442
Bus to Shannon Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the bus from Galway Ceannt to Shannon Airportbus
2. Fly from Shannon Airport (SNN) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane SNN - CGN
7h 58m
€68–234
Bus to Dublin Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the bus from Galway Coach Stn to Airport Zone 11bus
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane DUB - CGN
6h 49m
€72–239
Bus to Dublin Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the bus from Galway Coach Stn to Airport Zone 11bus
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane DUB - DUS
7h 2m
€75–250
Bus to Shannon Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the bus from Galway Ceannt to Shannon Airportbus
2. Fly from Shannon Airport (SNN) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane SNN - DUS
9h 16m
€121–325
Bus to Ireland West Airport Knock, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the bus from Galway Ceannt to Ireland W Airportbus
2. Fly from Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane NOC - DUS
8h 27m
€106–325
Bus to Dublin Airport, fly to Brussels Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Galway Coach Stn to Airport Zone 11bus
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane DUB - BRU
3. Take the train from Brussels-Nord to Koeln Hbftrain
8h 48m
€97–401
Bus
1. Take the bus from Galway Coach Stn to Bachelors Walkbus 761 / ...
2. Take the bus from Dublin to Rădăuțibus
3. Take the bus from Rădăuţi to Kölnbus
3d 8h
€85–416
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Galway Coach Stn to Bachelors Walkbus
2. Take the bus from Dublin to Rădăuțibus
3. Take the bus from Rădăuţi to Liegebus
4. Take the train from Liege-Guillemins to Koeln Hbftrain
3d 11h
€95–396

Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) flights

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Distance: 1,238.1 km
Duration: 5h 59m

What companies run services between Galway, Ireland and Cologne, Germany?

You can take a bus from Galway Coach Stn to Köln via Bachelors Walk, Aston Quay, Navan Rd Stn, Dublin, Rădăuți, and Rădăuţi in around 3d 8h.

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