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

The cheapest way to get from Zagreb to Cologne is to bus which costs €100 - €160 and takes 18h 50m.

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 45m and costs €70 - €260.

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 50m.

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 Villach Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 35m.

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 bus and train which takes 16h 58m and costs €90 - €210.

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

It takes approximately 4h 45m 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 45m and costs €70 - €260. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €160 - €370 and takes 14h 35m, you could also bus, which costs €100 - €160 and takes 18h 50m.

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 Villach Hbf station.

Can I drive from Zagreb to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Zagreb to Cologne is 1071 km. It takes approximately 9h 31m to drive from Zagreb to Cologne.

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

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Zagreb to Cologne - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, car, car train, and bus

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There are 9 ways to get from Zagreb to Cologne by plane, car, car train, bus, train, or 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 45m
€73–254
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Zagreb to Villach Hbf ARZcar
2. Take the cartrain from Villach Hbf ARZ to Fuldacartrain
3. Drive from Fulda to Colognecar
14h 10m
€170–233
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Zagreb, Autobusni Kolodvor to Mannheim, ZOBbus
2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Köln Hbftrain 55 / ...
16h 58m
€93–203
Drive 1,071.3 km
1. Drive from Zagreb to Colognecar 1,071.3 km
9h 31m
€158–229
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 47m
€106–304
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 12m
€364–752
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 59m
€114–227
Train
1. Take the train from Zagreb Glavni Kol. to Villach Hbftrain 318 / ...
2. Take the train from Villach Hbf to Koeln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12train Ice
14h 35m
€169–369
Bus
1. Take the bus from Zagreb to Cologne Airport CGNbus N884 / ...
18h 50m
€102–153

Zagreb to Cologne by bus, foot, and train

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Distance: 903.5 km
Duration: 4h 45m

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

Eurowings, Croatia Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport (ZAG) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Zagreb Glavni Kol. to Koeln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 via Villach Hbf in around 14h 35m.

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