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

The cheapest way to get from Varna to Cologne is to bus and train which costs €150 - €250 and takes 39h 12m.

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

The fastest way to get from Varna to Cologne is to fly which takes 5h 27m and costs €150 - €380.

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, Bucuresti Nord, Wien Hbf and Nürnberg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 34h 47m.

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 5h 27m 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 5h 27m and costs €150 - €380. 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 9:22 PM in Varna and 8:22 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 1834+ hotels available in Cologne.

Varna to Cologne - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, night train

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

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Fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
best
1. Fly from Varna Airport (VAR) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane VAR - CGN
5h 27m
€155–380
Fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Varna Airport (VAR) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane VAR - DUS
5h 59m
€138–390
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
€165–176
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Varna to Ruse Razpredelitelnatrain Ic
2. Take the nighttrain from Ruse to Bucharestnighttrain
3. Take the nighttrain from Bucuresti Nord to Wien Hbfnighttrain
4. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Nuernberg Hbftrain Ice
5. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain 41 / ...
34h 47m
€240–449
Drive 2,174.6 km
1. Drive from Varna to Colognecar 2,174.6 km
21h 51m
€321–463
Fly 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
6h 46m
€197–543
Fly 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 23m
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
€197–308
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
€158–250
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Varna to Villach Hbf ARZcar
2. Take the cartrain from Villach Hbf ARZ to Fuldacartrain
3. Drive from Fulda to Colognecar
26h 13m
€375–529

Varna to Cologne by bus and train

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Distance: 1,800.6 km
Duration: 5h 27m

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

Eurowings, Austrian Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Varna Airport (VAR) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) once 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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