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

The cheapest way to get from Varna to Cologne is to bus via Shumen which costs €160 - €180 and takes 29h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Varna to Cologne is to fly and train which takes 5h 58m and costs €190 - €490.

Is there a direct bus between Varna and Cologne?

No, there is no direct bus from Varna station to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Varna Central Bus Station and arriving at Köln Hauptbahnhof via Shumen and Bucharest. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Varna and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Varna to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Varna and arriving at Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Ruse, Videle, Budapest-Keleti and Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 37h 34m.

How far is it from Varna to Cologne?

The distance between Varna and Cologne is 1801 km. The road distance is 2174.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Varna to Cologne without a car is to bus via Shumen which takes 29h 30m and costs €160 - €180.

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

It takes approximately 7h 32m to get from Varna to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Varna to Cologne bus from?

Varna to Cologne bus services, operated by Grup Plus - Etap Adresss, depart from Varna Central Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Varna to Cologne train from?

Varna to Cologne train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), depart from Varna station.

Bus or fly from Varna to Cologne?

The best way to get from Varna to Cologne is to fly which takes 7h 32m and costs €130 - €430. Alternatively, you can bus via Shumen, which costs €160 - €180 and takes 29h 30m.

Where does the Varna to Cologne bus arrive?

Varna to Cologne bus services, operated by Grup Plus - Etap Adresss, arrive at Shumen Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Varna and Cologne?

Cologne is 1h behind Varna. It is currently 8:45 PM in Varna and 7:45 PM in Cologne.

Where does the Varna to Cologne train arrive?

Varna to Cologne train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), arrive at Ruse Razpredelitelna station.

Can I drive from Varna to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Varna to Cologne is 2175 km. It takes approximately 21h 51m to drive from Varna to Cologne.

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

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Where can I stay near Cologne?

There are 1829+ hotels available in Cologne.

Varna to Cologne - 12 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, night train

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There are 12 ways to get from Varna to Cologne by plane, bus, train, night train, car, shuttle, or car train

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Fly Varna Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport
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1. Fly from Varna Airport (VAR) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane VAR - CGN
7h 32m
€135–430
Bus via Shumen
1. Take the bus from Varna Central Bus Station to Shumen Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Shumen to Buchurestbus
3. Take the bus from Bucharest to Köln Hauptbahnhofbus
29h 30m
€163–174
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Varna to Ruse Razpredelitelnatrain Ic
2. Take the nighttrain from Ruse to Videlenighttrain
3. Take the train from Videle to Budapest-Keletitrain Ir
4. Take the nighttrain from Budapest-Keleti to Stuttgart Hbfnighttrain En
5. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain 47 / ...
37h 34m
€161–255
Drive 2,174.6 km
1. Drive from Varna to Colognecar 2,174.6 km
21h 51m
€320–463
Fly Varna Airport to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Fly from Varna Airport (VAR) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane VAR - DUS
8h 41m
€173–398
Fly Varna Airport to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Varna Airport (VAR) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane VAR - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain
5h 58m
€198–488
Fly Varna Airport to Dortmund Airport, train
1. Fly from Varna Airport (VAR) to Dortmund Airport (DTM)plane VAR - DTM
2. Take the train from Holzwickede to Koeln Hbftrain
7h 9m
Shuttle to Burgas Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take a shuttle bus from Varna to Sunny Beachshuttle
2. Fly from Burgas Airport (BOJ) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane BOJ - CGN
10h 23m
€170–456
Shuttle to Burgas Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take a shuttle bus from Varna to Sunny Beachshuttle
2. Fly from Burgas Airport (BOJ) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane BOJ - DUS
11h 7m
€178–494
Bus
1. Take the bus from Varna to București, Autogara Militaribus 984
2. Take the bus from București, Autogara Militari to Cologne Airport CGNbus 1924 / ...
38h 10m
€185–296
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Varna Central Bus Station to Frankfurt Central Train Stationbus
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Hbftrain 79 / ...
39h 12m
€158–245
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Varna to Salzburg Hbfcar
2. Take the cartrain from Salzburg Hbf to Fuldacartrain
3. Drive from Fulda to Colognecar
25h 22m
€398–562

Varna to Cologne by bus and train

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Distance: 1,800.6 km
Duration: 7h 32m

What companies run services between Varna, Bulgaria and Cologne, Germany?

Austrian Airlines, Eurowings, and three other airlines fly from Varna Airport (VAR) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Varna Central Bus Station to Köln Hauptbahnhof via Shumen, Buchurest, and Bucharest in around 29h 30m.

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