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

The cheapest way to get from Slovenia to Cologne is to bus and train which costs €65 - €220 and takes 14h 59m.

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

The fastest way to get from Slovenia to Cologne is to fly and train which takes 4h 47m and costs €140 - €380.

Is there a direct bus between Slovenia and Cologne?

No, there is no direct bus from Slovenia station to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Maribor bus station and arriving at Cologne Airport CGN via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 11m.

Is there a direct train between Slovenia and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Slovenia to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Maribor and arriving at Koeln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 via Graz Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 49m.

How far is it from Slovenia to Cologne?

The distance between Slovenia and Cologne is 784 km. The road distance is 960 km.

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

The best way to get from Slovenia to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 12h 49m and costs €200 - €900.

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

It takes approximately 4h 59m to get from Slovenia to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Slovenia to Cologne bus from?

Slovenia to Cologne bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Maribor bus station.

Where do I catch the Slovenia to Cologne train from?

Slovenia to Cologne train services, operated by Slovenske železnice (SŽ), depart from Maribor station.

Train or bus from Slovenia to Cologne?

The best way to get from Slovenia to Cologne is to train which takes 12h 49m and costs €200 - €900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €75 - €130 and takes 16h 11m.

Where does the Slovenia to Cologne bus arrive?

Slovenia to Cologne bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Cologne Airport CGN station.

Where does the Slovenia to Cologne train arrive?

Slovenia to Cologne train services, operated by Slovenske železnice (SŽ), arrive at Graz Hbf station.

Can I drive from Slovenia to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Slovenia to Cologne is 960 km. It takes approximately 8h 14m to drive from Slovenia to Cologne.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Slovenia to Cologne?

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Where can I stay near Cologne?

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

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

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Bus to Klagenfurt Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
best
1. Take the bus from Kranj, Avtobusna Postaja Kranj to Klagenfurt Flughafenbus
2. Fly from Klagenfurt Airport (KLU) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane KLU - CGN
4h 59m
€144–576
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Maribor, Avtobusna Postaja to Frankfurt(Main)Hbfbus
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain 41 / ...
14h 59m
€69–212
Train
1. Take the train from Maribor to Graz Hbftrain 676 / ...
2. Take the train from Graz Hbf to Koeln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12train Ice
12h 49m
€203–868
Drive 960 km
1. Drive from Maribor to Colognecar 960 km
8h 14m
€136–197
Bus to Graz Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the bus from Maribor, Avtobusna Postaja to Graz Airportbus
2. Fly from Graz Airport (GRZ) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane GRZ - DUS
5h 11m
€178–519
Bus to Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the bus from Novo Mesto, Avtobusna postaja to Zagreb Airportbus
2. Fly from Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport (ZAG) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane ZAG - CGN
5h 34m
€74–546
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
4h 47m
€145–378
Bus to Venice Marco Polo Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the bus from Ajdovščina to Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Veneziabus
2. Fly from Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane VCE - CGN
6h
€77–263
Bus to Venice Marco Polo Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the bus from Ajdovščina to Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Veneziabus
2. Fly from Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane VCE - DUS
6h 36m
€86–290
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
7h 47m
€110–386
Bus
1. Take the bus from Maribor bus station to Cologne Airport CGNbus N884 / ...
16h 11m
€79–129
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Maribor to Salzburg Hbfcar
2. Take the cartrain from Salzburg Hbf to Fuldacartrain
3. Drive from Fulda to Colognecar
12h 14m
€175–242

Slovenia to Cologne by train

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Distance: 784.1 km
Duration: 4h 59m

What companies run services between Slovenia and Cologne, Germany?

You can take a train from Maribor to Koeln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 via Graz Hbf in around 12h 49m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Maribor bus station to Cologne Airport CGN twice daily. Tickets cost €75–130 and the journey takes 15h 55m.

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