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

The cheapest way to get from Portugal to Cologne is to fly which costs €65 - €280 and takes 5h 32m.

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

The fastest way to get from Portugal to Cologne is to fly which takes 5h 32m and costs €65 - €280.

Is there a direct bus between Portugal and Cologne?

No, there is no direct bus from Portugal to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Estação Rodoviária de Sete Rios and arriving at Cologne Airport CGN via Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 32h 32m.

How far is it from Portugal to Cologne?

The distance between Portugal and Cologne is 1645 km. The road distance is 2194.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Portugal to Cologne without a car is to train and bus via Bayonne which takes 23h 36m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 5h 32m to get from Portugal to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Portugal to Cologne bus from?

Portugal to Cologne bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Estação Rodoviária de Sete Rios station.

Bus or fly from Portugal to Cologne?

The best way to get from Portugal to Cologne is to fly which takes 5h 32m and costs €65 - €280. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €85 - €310 and takes 32h 32m.

Where does the Portugal to Cologne bus arrive?

Portugal to Cologne bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Paris, Quai de Bercy station.

Can I drive from Portugal to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Portugal to Cologne is 2194 km. It takes approximately 20h 50m to drive from Portugal to Cologne.

Where can I stay near Cologne?

There are 1832+ hotels available in Cologne.

Portugal to Cologne - 12 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 12 ways to get from Portugal to Cologne by plane, train, bus, or car

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Fly Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport
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1. Fly from Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane OPO - CGN
5h 32m
€69–274
Train, bus via Bayonne
1. Take the train from Lisboa - Santa Apolonia to Covilhatrain Ic
2. Take the bus from Central de Camionagem da Covilhã to Bayonne - Quai de Lessepsbus
3. Take the train from Bayonne to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2train Tgv
4. Take the train from Paris Nord to Koeln Hbftrain
23h 36m
Bus, train via Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines
1. Take the bus from Estação Rodoviária de Lisboa Oriente to Gare de Saint-Cyr-l'Écolebus Lisboa
2. Take the train from Paris Nord to Koeln Hbftrain Thalys
29h 43m
€327–462
Drive 2,194.1 km
1. Drive from Lisbon to Colognecar 2,194.1 km
20h 50m
€354–511
Fly Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Fly from Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane OPO - DUS
5h 54m
€82–284
Fly Lisbon-Portela Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Fly from Lisbon-Portela Airport (LIS) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane LIS - CGN
5h 57m
€77–272
Fly Lisbon-Portela Airport to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Fly from Lisbon-Portela Airport (LIS) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane LIS - DUS
6h 23m
€95–312
Fly Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane OPO - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain
6h 56m
€125–307
Fly Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport to Weeze Airport, train
1. Fly from Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO) to Weeze Airport (NRN)plane OPO - NRN
2. Take the train from Krefeld Hbf to Koeln Hbftrain
7h 54m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Estação Rodoviária de Sete Rios to Paris, Quai de Bercybus
2. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Cologne Airport CGNbus N74 / ...
32h 32m
€87–302
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Lisbon - Oriente to Brussels - Midi Train Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln Hbftrain Ice
34h 51m
€187–402
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Lisboa - Santa Apolonia to Porto Campanhatrain Ic
2. Take the bus from Porto - Hospital de São João to Luxembourg - P+R Bouillonbus
3. Take the bus from Luxembourg to Trier, Balduinsbrunnen/Hbfbus L32
4. Take the train from Trier, Hauptbahnhof to Köln Süd Bftrain
39h 4m

Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) flights

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Distance: 1,645.3 km
Duration: 5h 32m

What companies run services between Portugal and Cologne, Germany?

Ryanair and Eurowings fly from Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Lisboa Rossio to Koeln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 via Campolide, Estação Rodoviária de Sete Rios, Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine), Cologne Airport CGN, and Koeln/Bonn Flughafen in around 32h 32m.

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