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

The cheapest way to get from Sydney to Cologne is to fly and train which costs €460 - €900 and takes 25h 34m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sydney to Cologne is to fly and train which takes 25h 34m and costs €460 - €900.

How far is it from Sydney to Cologne?

The distance between Sydney and Cologne is 16642 km.

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

It takes approximately 27h 27m to get from Sydney to Cologne, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Sydney and Cologne?

Cologne is 8h behind Sydney. It is currently 4:42 AM in Sydney and 8:42 PM in Cologne.

Where can I stay near Cologne?

There are 1831+ hotels available in Cologne.

Sydney to Cologne - 8 ways to travel via train, and plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Sydney to Cologne by plane or train

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Fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane SYD - DUS
2. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Koeln Hbftrain
27h 27m
€572–1,057
Fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane SYD - CGN
29h 3m
€433–1,225
Fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane SYD - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain
25h 34m
€461–884
Fly to Brussels Airport, train
1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane SYD - BRU
2. Take the train from Brussels-Nord to Koeln Hbftrain
28h 22m
€598–1,279
Fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane SYD - AMS
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Arnhem Centraaltrain
3. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Koeln Hbftrain
30h 20m
€460–1,109
Fly to Stuttgart Airport, train
1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Stuttgart Airport (STR)plane SYD - STR
2. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain
30h 47m
€625–1,471
Fly to Munich International Airport, train
1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane SYD - MUC
2. Take the train from München Hbf to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain
30h 20m
€559–1,337
Fly to Luxembourg, train
1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Luxembourg (LUX)plane SYD - LUX
2. Take the train from Trier, Hauptbahnhof to Köln Süd Bftrain
31h 55m
€605–1,283

Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) flights

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25h 42mAverage Duration

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Distance: 16,641.6 km
Duration: 27h 27m

What companies run services between Sydney, NSW, Australia and Cologne, Germany?

Etihad, Eurowings, and five other airlines fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) every 4 hours.

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