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

The cheapest way to get from Tartu to Cologne is to bus which costs €110 - €270 and takes 36h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Tartu to Cologne is to train and fly which takes 8h 9m and costs €130 - €410.

Is there a direct bus between Tartu and Cologne?

No, there is no direct bus from Tartu to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Tartu bussijaam and arriving at Köln/Bonn Airport via Riga Central Bus Station and Kaliningrad Bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 34h 56m.

Is there a direct train between Tartu and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Tartu to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Tartu and arriving at Köln Hbf via Vilniaus geležinkelio stotis, Krakow Glowny and S+U Lichtenberg Bhf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 34h 58m.

How far is it from Tartu to Cologne?

The distance between Tartu and Cologne is 1560 km. The road distance is 1928.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Tartu to Cologne without a car is to train and bus which takes 29h 19m and costs €140 - €600.

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

It takes approximately 9h 31m to get from Tartu to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Tartu to Cologne bus from?

Tartu to Cologne bus services, operated by Lux Express, depart from Tartu bussijaam station.

Where do I catch the Tartu to Cologne train from?

Tartu to Cologne train services, operated by LTG Link, depart from Tartu station.

Train or bus from Tartu to Cologne?

The best way to get from Tartu to Cologne is to train which takes 34h 58m and costs €250 - €850. Alternatively, you can bus via Kaliningrad, which costs €150 - €290 and takes 34h 56m.

Where does the Tartu to Cologne bus arrive?

Tartu to Cologne bus services, operated by Lux Express, arrive at Riia station.

What is the time difference between Tartu and Cologne?

Cologne is 1h behind Tartu. It is currently 8:40 PM in Tartu and 7:40 PM in Cologne.

Where does the Tartu to Cologne train arrive?

Tartu to Cologne train services, operated by LTG Link, arrive at Vilnius station.

Can I drive from Tartu to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Tartu to Cologne is 1928 km. It takes approximately 21h 13m to drive from Tartu to Cologne.

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

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Fly Tartu Ülenurme Airport to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Tartu Ülenurme Airport (TAY) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane TAY - DUS
2. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Koeln Hbftrain
9h 31m
€213–396
Train to Riga International Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Tartu to Riga-Pasazierutrain
2. Fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane RIX - DUS
3. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Koeln Hbftrain
9h 33m
€115–288
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Tartu to Jelgavatrain 12
2. Take the bus from Jelgava, station to Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhofbus
3. Take the train from S Spandau Bhf to Köln Hbftrain 19 / ...
29h 19m
€141–553
Train
1. Take the train from Tartu to Vilniustrain 12
2. Take the train from Vilniaus geležinkelio stotis to Kraków Głównytrain
3. Take the train from Krakow Glowny to Berlin-Lichtenbergtrain Ic
4. Take the train from S+U Lichtenberg Bhf to Köln Hbftrain 10
34h 58m
€253–806
Drive 1,928.1 km
1. Drive from Tartu to Colognecar 1,928.1 km
21h 13m
€309–446
Train to Lennart Meri International Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Tartu to Ulemistetrain
2. Fly from Lennart Meri International Airport (TLL) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane TLL - DUS
3. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Koeln Hbftrain
8h 12m
€116–291
Train to Lennart Meri International Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Tartu to Ulemistetrain
2. Fly from Lennart Meri International Airport (TLL) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane TLL - CGN
9h 8m
€132–359
Train to Lennart Meri International Airport, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the train from Tartu to Ulemistetrain
2. Fly from Lennart Meri International Airport (TLL) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane TLL - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain
8h 9m
€135–408
Bus via Kaliningrad
1. Take the bus from Tartu bussijaam to Riiabus
2. Take the bus from Riga Central Bus Station to Kaliningrad Bus stationbus
3. Take the bus from Kaliningrad Bus station to Köln/Bonn Airportbus 909
34h 56m
€152–284
Bus
1. Take the bus from Tartu bussijaam to Riiabus El24
2. Take the bus from Rīga to Kölnbus 846421
36h 5m
€116–268

Tartu to Cologne by train, bus, and foot

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Distance: 1,560.2 km
Duration: 9h 31m

What companies run services between Tartu, Estonia and Cologne, Germany?

You can take a train from Tartu to Köln Hbf via Vilniaus geležinkelio stotis, Kraków Główny, Krakow Glowny, and S+U Lichtenberg Bhf in around 34h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tartu bussijaam to Koeln Messe/Deutz via Riga Central Bus Station, Kaliningrad Bus station, Köln/Bonn Airport, and Koeln/Bonn Flughafen in around 34h 56m.

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