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

The cheapest way to get from Thessaloniki to Cologne is to bus which costs €83 - €87 and takes 36h 46m.

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

The fastest way to get from Thessaloniki to Cologne is to fly which takes 3h 38m and costs €110 - €330.

Is there a direct bus between Thessaloniki and Cologne?

No, there is no direct bus from Thessaloniki to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Thessaloniki and arriving at Cologne via Skopje, Transporten Centar. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 34m.

How far is it from Thessaloniki to Cologne?

The distance between Thessaloniki and Cologne is 1721 km. The road distance is 2095.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Thessaloniki to Cologne without a car is to bus and train which takes 25h 9m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 3h 38m to get from Thessaloniki to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Thessaloniki to Cologne bus from?

Thessaloniki to Cologne bus services, operated by Simeonidis Tours, depart from Thessaloniki station.

Bus or fly from Thessaloniki to Cologne?

The best way to get from Thessaloniki to Cologne is to fly which takes 3h 38m and costs €110 - €330. Alternatively, you can bus via Skopje, which costs €110 - €180 and takes 28h 34m.

Where does the Thessaloniki to Cologne bus arrive?

Thessaloniki to Cologne bus services, operated by Simeonidis Tours, arrive at Skopje Central Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Thessaloniki and Cologne?

Cologne is 1h behind Thessaloniki. It is currently 5:58 PM in Thessaloniki and 4:58 PM in Cologne.

Can I drive from Thessaloniki to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Thessaloniki to Cologne is 2095 km. It takes approximately 19h 5m to drive from Thessaloniki to Cologne.

Where can I stay near Cologne?

There are 1856+ hotels available in Cologne.

Thessaloniki to Cologne - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 10 ways to get from Thessaloniki to Cologne by plane, bus, train, car, or car train

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Fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
best
1. Fly from Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia (SKG) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane SKG - CGN
3h 38m
€119–321
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Thessaloníki to Gjilanbus
2. Take the bus from Gjilan to Cologne Central Stationbus
36h 46m
€84–86
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Thessaloníki to Pristinabus
2. Take the bus from Pristina to Würzburgbus
3. Take the train from Würzburg Hbf to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain 41 / ...
25h 9m
Drive 2,095.3 km
1. Drive from Thessaloniki to Colognecar 2,095.3 km
19h 5m
€380–549
Fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Fly from Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia (SKG) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane SKG - DUS
4h 14m
€133–328
Fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia (SKG) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane SKG - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain
4h 17m
€162–409
Bus, train via Budapest
1. Take the bus from Thessaloniki to Budapest Hotel Platanusbus
2. Take the train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10train Rjx
3. Take the train from München Hbf to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain 47 / ...
28h 12m
€219–677
Bus via Skopje
1. Take the bus from Thessaloniki to Skopje Central Bus Stationbus Simeonidis
2. Take the bus from Skopje, Transporten Centar to Colognebus
28h 34m
€119–171
Bus, train #2
1. Take the bus from Thessaloniki to Frankfurt am Mainbus
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Hbftrain 79 / ...
46h 5m
€285–517
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Thessaloniki to Villach Hbfcar
2. Take the car train from Villach Hbf to Fuldacartrain
3. Drive from Fulda to Colognecar
24h
€353–500

Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia (SKG) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) flights

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Distance: 1,721 km
Duration: 3h 38m

What companies run services between Thessaloniki, Greece and Cologne, Germany?

Eurowings, Aegean Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia (SKG) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Thessaloniki to Cologne via Thessaloniki, Skopje Central Bus Station, and Skopje, Transporten Centar in around 28h 34m.

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