What is the cheapest way to get from San Diego to Cologne?

The cheapest way to get from San Diego to Cologne is to fly and train which costs €250 - €900 and takes 14h 21m.

What is the fastest way to get from San Diego to Cologne?

The fastest way to get from San Diego to Cologne is to fly and train which takes 13h 57m and costs €400 - €1000.

How far is it from San Diego to Cologne?

The distance between San Diego and Cologne is 9239 km.

How long does it take to get from San Diego to Cologne?

It takes approximately 14h 4m to get from San Diego to Cologne, including transfers.

What is the time difference between San Diego and Cologne?

Cologne is 9h ahead of San Diego. It is currently 5:21 AM in San Diego and 2:21 PM in Cologne.

Where can I stay near Cologne?

There are 1839+ hotels available in Cologne.

San Diego to Cologne - 4 ways to travel via train, and plane

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There are 4 ways to get from San Diego to Cologne by plane or train

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Fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
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1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane SAN - DUS
14h 4m
€243–892
Fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane SAN - CGN
15h 30m
€319–1,094
Fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane SAN - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain
14h 21m
€252–863
Fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane SAN - AMS
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Utrecht Centraaltrain
3. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Koeln Hbftrain
13h 57m
€405–969

San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) flights

17Weekly Planes

14h 37mAverage Duration

€237Cheapest Price

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Distance: 9,239.2 km
Duration: 14h 4m

What companies run services between San Diego, CA, USA and Cologne, Germany?

KLM, British Airways, and two other airlines fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) twice daily.

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