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

The cheapest way to get from Zagreb to Cologne is to fly which costs €50 - €230 and takes 4h 39m.

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

The fastest way to get from Zagreb to Cologne is to fly which takes 4h 39m and costs €50 - €230.

Is there a direct bus between Zagreb and Cologne?

No, there is no direct bus from Zagreb to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Zagreb and arriving at Cologne Airport CGN via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 39m.

Is there a direct train between Zagreb and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Zagreb to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Zagreb Glavni Kol. and arriving at Koeln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 via Ljubljana and Villach Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 15m.

How far is it from Zagreb to Cologne?

The distance between Zagreb and Cologne is 903 km. The road distance is 1071.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Zagreb to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 15h 15m and costs €200 - €800.

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

It takes approximately 4h 39m to get from Zagreb to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Zagreb to Cologne bus from?

Zagreb to Cologne bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Zagreb station.

Where do I catch the Zagreb to Cologne train from?

Zagreb to Cologne train services, operated by HŽ Putnički prijevoz (HŽPP), depart from Zagreb Glavni Kol. station.

Train, bus or fly from Zagreb to Cologne?

The best way to get from Zagreb to Cologne is to fly which takes 4h 39m and costs €50 - €230. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €200 - €800 and takes 15h 15m, you could also bus, which costs €95 - €170 and takes 18h 39m.

Where does the Zagreb to Cologne bus arrive?

Zagreb to Cologne bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Cologne Airport CGN station.

Where does the Zagreb to Cologne train arrive?

Zagreb to Cologne train services, operated by HŽ Putnički prijevoz (HŽPP), arrive at Ljubljana station.

Can I drive from Zagreb to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Zagreb to Cologne is 1071 km. It takes approximately 9h 30m to drive from Zagreb to Cologne.

How do I get a train ticket from Zagreb to Cologne?

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Where can I stay near Cologne?

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

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Fly Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport
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1. Fly from Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport (ZAG) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane ZAG - CGN
4h 39m
€53–224
Train
1. Take the train from Zagreb Glavni Kol. to Ljubljanatrain 318 / ...
2. Take the train from Ljubljana to Villach Hbftrain 38 / ...
3. Take the train from Villach Hbf to Koeln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12train Ice
15h 15m
€207–769
Bus
1. Take the bus from Zagreb to Cologne Airport CGNbus N884 / ...
18h 39m
€96–166
Drive 1,071.3 km
1. Drive from Zagreb to Colognecar 1,071.3 km
9h 30m
€153–221
Fly Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Fly from Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport (ZAG) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane ZAG - DUS
6h 37m
€86–235
Fly Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport (ZAG) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane ZAG - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain
5h 18m
€111–342
Shuttle to Graz Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take a shuttle bus from Zagreb to Graz Airportshuttle
2. Fly from Graz Airport (GRZ) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane GRZ - DUS
7h 7m
€355–897
Train via Graz
1. Take the train from Zagreb Glavni Kol. to Graz Hbftrain Ec
2. Take the train from Graz Hbf to Koeln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12train Ice
16h 15m
€236–917
Bus via Maribor
1. Take the bus from Zagreb to Maribor, Avtobusna Postajabus
2. Take the bus from Maribor, Avtobusna Postaja to Cologne/Bonn Airportbus
18h 59m
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Zagreb to Salzburg Hbfcar
2. Take the car train from Salzburg Hbf to Fuldacartrain
3. Drive from Fulda to Colognecar
12h 54m
€193–268

Zagreb to Cologne by train

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Distance: 903.5 km
Duration: 4h 39m

What companies run services between Zagreb, Croatia and Cologne, Germany?

Eurowings, Lufthansa, and two other airlines fly from Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport (ZAG) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Zagreb Glavni Kol. to Koeln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 via Ljubljana and Villach Hbf in around 15h 15m.

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