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 €95 - €150 and takes 18h 29m.

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 40m and costs €55 - €280.

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 29m.

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 Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Ljubljana, Villach Hbf and München Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 25m.

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 via Munich which takes 14h 25m and costs €160 - €350.

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

It takes approximately 4h 40m 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 40m and costs €55 - €280. Alternatively, you can train via Munich, which costs €160 - €350 and takes 14h 25m, you could also bus, which costs €95 - €150 and takes 18h 29m.

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 31m to drive from Zagreb to Cologne.

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

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

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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 40m
€58–274
Train via Munich
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 Muenchen Hbftrain Ice
4. Take the train from München Hbf to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain 47 / ...
14h 25m
€164–349
Bus
1. Take the bus from Zagreb to Cologne Airport CGNbus N884 / ...
18h 29m
€95–149
Drive 1,071.3 km
1. Drive from Zagreb to Colognecar 1,071.3 km
9h 31m
€158–228
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 39m
€106–312
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 16m
€111–222
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 9m
€342–723
Train
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
€208–408
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Zagreb, Autobusni Kolodvor to Mannheim, ZOBbus
2. Take the train from Ludwigshafen, Mitte to Mainz, Hauptbahnhoftrain S5 / ...
3. Take the train from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof to Köln West Bftrain
18h 42m
€109–211
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Zagreb to Salzburg Hbfcar
2. Take the cartrain from Salzburg Hbf to Fuldacartrain
3. Drive from Fulda to Colognecar
12h 55m
€200–276

Zagreb to Cologne by train

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Distance: 903.5 km
Duration: 4h 40m

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

Eurowings, Lufthansa, and Croatia 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 Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Ljubljana, Villach Hbf, Muenchen Hbf, and München Hbf in around 14h 25m.

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