What is the cheapest way to get from Lake Bled to Cologne?

The cheapest way to get from Lake Bled to Cologne is to train via Bled which costs €60 - €150 and takes 15h 38m.

What is the fastest way to get from Lake Bled to Cologne?

The fastest way to get from Lake Bled to Cologne is to fly and train which takes 5h 4m and costs €140 - €390.

Is there a direct bus between Lake Bled and Cologne?

No, there is no direct bus from Lake Bled to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Bled and arriving at Köln Heumarkt via Zgornji Brnik, Letališče Jožeta Pučnika Ljubljana, Munich central bus station and Wiesdorf Leverkusen Mitte Bf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 41m.

Is there a direct train between Lake Bled and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Lake Bled to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Bled Jezero and arriving at Koeln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 via Jesenice and Villach Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 54m.

How far is it from Lake Bled to Cologne?

The distance between Lake Bled and Cologne is 800 km. The road distance is 911.6 km.

How do I travel from Lake Bled to Cologne without a car?

The best way to get from Lake Bled to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 11h 54m and costs €160 - €750.

How long does it take to get from Lake Bled to Cologne?

It takes approximately 5h 55m to get from Lake Bled to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lake Bled to Cologne bus from?

Lake Bled to Cologne bus services, operated by GoOpti, depart from Zgornji Brnik, Letališče Jožeta Pučnika Ljubljana station.

Where do I catch the Lake Bled to Cologne train from?

Lake Bled to Cologne train services, operated by Nightjet, depart from Villach Hauptbahnhof station.

Train, bus or fly from Lake Bled to Cologne?

The best way to get from Lake Bled to Cologne is to fly which takes 5h 55m and costs €150 - €310. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €160 - €750 and takes 11h 54m, you could also bus, which costs €500 - €1400 and takes 14h 41m.

Where does the Lake Bled to Cologne bus arrive?

Lake Bled to Cologne bus services, operated by GoOpti, arrive at Munich Hbf station.

Where does the Lake Bled to Cologne train arrive?

Lake Bled to Cologne train services, operated by Nightjet, arrive at Köln Hbf station.

Can I drive from Lake Bled to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Lake Bled to Cologne is 912 km. It takes approximately 8h 38m to drive from Lake Bled to Cologne.

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Lake Bled to Cologne - 12 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car

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There are 12 ways to get from Lake Bled to Cologne by plane, train, bus, car, shuttle, or car train

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Fly Ljubljana to Cologne Bonn Airport
best
1. Fly from Ljubljana (LJU) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane LJU - CGN
5h 55m
€156–306
Train via Bled
cheapest
1. Take the train from Villach Hauptbahnhof to Köln Hbftrain Drf
15h 38m
€60–147
Train
1. Take the train from Villach Hbf to Koeln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12train Ice
11h 54m
€169–717
Bus
1. Take the bus from Zgornji Brnik, Letališče Jožeta Pučnika Ljubljana to Munich Hbfbus
2. Take the bus from Munich central bus station to Leverkusenbus N28
14h 41m
€539–1,384
Drive 911.6 km
1. Drive from Bled to Colognecar 911.6 km
8h 38m
€130–188
Fly Ljubljana to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Ljubljana (LJU) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane LJU - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain
5h 4m
€144–384
Shuttle to Klagenfurt Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take a shuttle bus from Zgornji Brnik, Letališče Jožeta Pučnika Ljubljana to Klagenfurt Airportshuttle
2. Fly from Klagenfurt Airport (KLU) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane KLU - CGN
5h 29m
€121–556
Shuttle to Trieste – Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take a shuttle bus from Bled, Glavna Avtobusna Postajalisce to Ronchi dei Legionari, Trieste Airport Friuli Venezia Giuliashuttle
2. Fly from Trieste – Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport (TRS) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane TRS - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain
6h 28m
€244–640
Shuttle to Munich International Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take a shuttle bus from Zgornji Brnik, Letališče Jožeta Pučnika Ljubljana to Flughafen Münchenshuttle
2. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane MUC - CGN
8h 4m
€336–526
Train to Graz Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Villach Hbf to Graz Hbftrain
2. Fly from Graz Airport (GRZ) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane GRZ - DUS
7h 44m
€146–384
Train to Salzburg Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Villach Hbf to Salzburg Hbftrain
2. Fly from Salzburg Airport (SZG) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane SZG - DUS
8h 43m
€116–423
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Bled to Villach Hbfcar
2. Take the car train from Villach Hbf to Fuldacartrain
3. Drive from Fulda to Colognecar
12h 35m
€133–182

Lake Bled to Cologne by train

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Distance: 799.6 km
Duration: 5h 55m

What companies run services between Lake Bled, Slovenia and Cologne, Germany?

Lufthansa, Lufthansa City, and two other airlines fly from Ljubljana (LJU) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) twice daily. Alternatively, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Villach Hbf to Koeln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 every 4 hours. Tickets cost €160–700 and the journey takes 9h 24m.

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