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

The cheapest way to get from Irun to Cologne is to bus and fly which costs €85 - €280 and takes 7h 4m.

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

The fastest way to get from Irun to Cologne is to fly which takes 5h 15m and costs €90 - €360.

Is there a direct train between Irun and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Irun to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Hendaye and arriving at Koeln Hbf via Montparnasse Bienvenue and Paris Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 40m.

How far is it from Irun to Cologne?

The distance between Irun and Cologne is 1303 km. The road distance is 1261.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Irun to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 9h 40m and costs €280 - €550.

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

It takes approximately 9h 40m to get from Irun to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Irun to Cologne train from?

Irun to Cologne train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Hendaye station.

Train or fly from Irun to Cologne?

The best way to get from Irun to Cologne is to train which takes 9h 40m and costs €280 - €550. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs €120 - €350 and takes 8h.

Where does the Irun to Cologne train arrive?

Irun to Cologne train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 station.

Can I drive from Irun to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Irun to Cologne is 1261 km. It takes approximately 11h 59m to drive from Irun to Cologne.

How do I get a train ticket from Irun to Cologne?

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Irun to Cologne - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 10 ways to get from Irun to Cologne by train (TGV, Eurostar), bus, train, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Hendaye to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2train Tgv
2. Take the train from Paris Nord to Koeln Hbftrain Thalys
9h 40m
€281–517
Bus to Bilbao Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Donostia / San Sebastián to Airport Loiu Bilbaobus
2. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane BIO - DUS
7h 4m
€88–275
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from San Sebastián - Bus Station to Brussels - Midi Train Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the train from Brussels-Nord to Koeln Hbftrain Ice / ...
20h 18m
€133–367
Drive 1,261.2 km
1. Drive from Irun to Colognecar 1,261.2 km
11h 59m
€198–286
Fly Biarritz Pays Basque Airport to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Fly from Biarritz Pays Basque Airport (BIQ) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane BIQ - DUS
8h
€122–349
Fly San Sebastián Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Fly from San Sebastián Airport (EAS) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane EAS - CGN
5h 15m
€90–358
Fly Biarritz Pays Basque Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Fly from Biarritz Pays Basque Airport (BIQ) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane BIQ - CGN
8h 33m
€118–312
Bus to Bilbao Airport, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the bus from Donostia / San Sebastián to Airport Loiu Bilbaobus
2. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane BIO - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain
7h 36m
€132–356
Bus to Bilbao Airport, fly to Brussels Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Donostia / San Sebastián to Airport Loiu Bilbaobus
2. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane BIO - BRU
3. Take the train from Brussels-Nord to Koeln Hbftrain
8h 46m
€104–401
Fly Biarritz Pays Basque Airport to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Fly from Biarritz Pays Basque Airport (BIQ) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane BIQ - CDG
2. Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln Hbftrain
8h 35m
€216–670

Irun to Cologne by train, foot, and subway

75Weekly Services

9h 40mAverage Duration

€281Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,302.6 km
Duration: 9h 40m

What companies run services between Irun, Spain and Cologne, Germany?

You can take a train from Hendaye to Koeln Hbf via Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Gare du Nord, and Paris Nord in around 9h 40m. Alternatively, Air France, Lufthansa, and two other airlines fly from Biarritz Pays Basque Airport (BIQ) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) every 4 hours.

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