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

The cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Cologne is to fly and train which costs €460 - €950 and takes 25h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Melbourne to Cologne is to fly and train which takes 25h 10m and costs €460 - €950.

How far is it from Melbourne to Cologne?

The distance between Melbourne and Cologne is 16500 km.

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

It takes approximately 25h 38m to get from Melbourne to Cologne, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Melbourne and Cologne?

Cologne is 8h behind Melbourne. It is currently 10:10 AM in Melbourne and 2:10 AM in Cologne.

Where can I stay near Cologne?

There are 1831+ hotels available in Cologne.

Melbourne to Cologne - 7 ways to travel via train, and plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Melbourne to Cologne by plane or train

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Fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane MEL - DUS
2. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Koeln Hbftrain
25h 38m
€628–1,260
Fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane MEL - CGN
27h 29m
€419–1,228
Fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane MEL - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain
25h 10m
€467–937
Fly to Brussels Airport, train
1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane MEL - BRU
2. Take the train from Brussels-Nord to Koeln Hbftrain
26h 48m
€554–1,182
Fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane MEL - AMS
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Arnhem Centraaltrain
3. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Koeln Hbftrain
28h 26m
€486–1,162
Fly to Munich International Airport, train
1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane MEL - MUC
2. Take the train from München Hbf to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain
29h 21m
€575–1,440
Fly to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, train
1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane MEL - BER
2. Take the train from S Spandau Bhf to Köln Hbftrain
31h 19m
€556–1,377

Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) flights

37Weekly Planes

23h 59mAverage Duration

€386Cheapest Price

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Distance: 16,500.5 km
Duration: 25h 38m

What companies run services between Melbourne, VIC, Australia and Cologne, Germany?

Etihad, Eurowings, and three other airlines fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) every 4 hours.

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