What is the cheapest way to get from Gara Bucureşti Nord to Cologne?

The cheapest way to get from Gara Bucureşti Nord to Cologne is to fly which costs €80 - €260 and takes 5h 53m.

What is the fastest way to get from Gara Bucureşti Nord to Cologne?

The fastest way to get from Gara Bucureşti Nord to Cologne is to fly which takes 5h 41m and costs €60 - €320.

Is there a direct bus between Gara Bucureşti Nord and Cologne?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Bucharest and arriving at Köln Hauptbahnhof. Services depart twice a week, and operate Thursday and Friday. The journey takes approximately 23h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Gara Bucureşti Nord and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Gara Bucureşti Nord to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Bucuresti Nord and arriving at Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Budapest-Keleti and München Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 15m.

How far is it from Gara Bucureşti Nord to Cologne?

The distance between Gara Bucureşti Nord and Cologne is 1610 km. The road distance is 1930.3 km.

How do I travel from Gara Bucureşti Nord to Cologne without a car?

The best way to get from Gara Bucureşti Nord to Cologne without a car is to bus which takes 23h 10m and costs €141.

How long does it take to get from Gara Bucureşti Nord to Cologne?

It takes approximately 5h 41m to get from Gara Bucureşti Nord to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Gara Bucureşti Nord to Cologne bus from?

Gara Bucureşti Nord to Cologne bus services, operated by Maxibus Travel, depart from Bucharest station.

Where do I catch the Gara Bucureşti Nord to Cologne train from?

Gara Bucureşti Nord to Cologne train services, operated by Romanian Railways (CFR), depart from Bucuresti Nord station.

Train, bus or fly from Gara Bucureşti Nord to Cologne?

The best way to get from Gara Bucureşti Nord to Cologne is to fly which takes 5h 41m and costs €60 - €320. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €141 and takes 23h 10m, you could also train, which costs €190 - €600 and takes 29h 15m.

Where does the Gara Bucureşti Nord to Cologne bus arrive?

Gara Bucureşti Nord to Cologne bus services, operated by Maxibus Travel, arrive at Köln Hauptbahnhof station.

What is the time difference between Gara Bucureşti Nord and Cologne?

Cologne is 1h behind Gara Bucureşti Nord. It is currently 10:20 PM in Gara Bucureşti Nord and 9:20 PM in Cologne.

Where does the Gara Bucureşti Nord to Cologne train arrive?

Gara Bucureşti Nord to Cologne train services, operated by Romanian Railways (CFR), arrive at Budapest-Keleti station.

Can I drive from Gara Bucureşti Nord to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Gara Bucureşti Nord to Cologne is 1930 km. It takes approximately 18h 34m to drive from Gara Bucureşti Nord to Cologne.

Where can I stay near Cologne?

There are 1851+ hotels available in Cologne.

Gara Bucureşti Nord to Cologne - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, and bus

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There are 11 ways to get from Gara Bucureşti Nord to Cologne by plane, bus, train, night train, car, or car train

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Fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
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1. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane OTP - CGN
5h 41m
€63–316
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bucharest to Köln Hauptbahnhofbus
23h 10m
€141
Train
1. Take the train from Bucuresti Nord 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 / ...
29h 15m
€195–576
Night train
1. Take the nighttrain from Bucuresti Nord to Wien Hbfnighttrain Night Train
2. Take the nighttrain from Wien Hbf to Koeln Hbfnighttrain Nj
32h 8m
€137–228
Fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane OTP - DUS
5h 53m
€82–253
Fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane OTP - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain
6h 4m
€116–344
Fly to Dortmund Airport, train
1. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Dortmund Airport (DTM)plane OTP - DTM
2. Take the train from Holzwickede to Koeln Hbftrain
7h 8m
Fly to Brussels Airport, train
1. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane OTP - BRU
2. Take the train from Brussels-Nord to Koeln Hbftrain
7h 40m
€118–439
Bus via Bucureşti Autogara Obor
1. Take the bus from Bucureşti Autogara Obor to Kölnbus
34h 49m
Drive 1,930.3 km
1. Drive from Gara Bucureşti Nord to Colognecar 1,930.3 km
18h 34m
€273–394
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Gara Bucureşti Nord to Salzburg Hbfcar
2. Take the cartrain from Salzburg Hbf to Fuldacartrain
3. Drive from Fulda to Colognecar
22h 2m
€342–484

Gara Bucureşti Nord to Cologne by train

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Distance: 1,610.2 km
Duration: 5h 41m

What companies run services between Gara Bucureşti Nord, Romania and Cologne, Germany?

Ulendo Airlink, Austrian Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) 4 times a day. Alternatively, Maxibus Travel operates a bus from Bucharest to Köln Hauptbahnhof twice a week. Tickets cost €141 and the journey takes 23h 10m.

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