How to Travel from
Sofia to Cologne
by Plane, Bus, Route or Car
Schedule
Sofia, Bulgaria → Cologne, Germany
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Sofia to Cologne
Composite routes from Sofia to Cologne
Cheapest
16 h 29 min
Car
1857 km.
from $102
Fastest
2 h 31 min
Plane
Other
24 h 14 min
Bus, Train
1540 km.
from $249.30
7 h 51 min
Bus, Plane
1540 km.
from $216.30
6 h 38 min
Bus, Plane
1540 km.
from $226.63
8 h 13 min
Bus, Plane
1540 km.
from $219.02
32 h 7 min
1540 km.
from $255.78
37 h 39 min
1540 km.
from $290.87
Route Navigator Sofia - Cologne
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Continue onto бул. Цар Освободител
бул. Цар Освободител, 15 м
15 м
Turn sharp left onto бул. Княз Александър Дондуков
бул. Княз Александър Дондуков, 207 м
207 м
Turn right onto бул. Княгиня Мария Луиза
бул. Княгиня Мария Луиза, 1 km 792 м
1 km 792 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto бул. Княгиня Мария Луиза
бул. Княгиня Мария Луиза, 2 km 786 м
2 km 786 м
Keep right
303 м
303 м
Keep right onto бул. Рожен
бул. Рожен, 322 м
322 м
At roundabout, take exit 3 onto бул. Ломско шосе
бул. Ломско шосе, 3 km
3 km
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto бул. Ломско шосе
бул. Ломско шосе, 3 km 695 м
3 km 695 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto 81
3 km 51 м
3 km 51 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto 81
483 м
483 м
At roundabout, take exit 2
45 km 994 м
45 km 994 м
Keep right
189 м
189 м
Keep left onto Автомагистрала Европа
Автомагистрала Европа, 106 km 513 м
106 km 513 м
Keep left and take A1 toward Београд / Beograd
Београд / Beograd, A1, 246 km 984 м
246 km 984 м
Keep left onto A1 and take A 3 toward Zagreb (HR), Сремска Митровица / Sremska Mitrovica
Zagreb (HR), Сремска Митровица / Sremska Mitrovica, A 3, 96 km 744 м
96 km 744 м
Keep right
332 м
332 м
Keep right
291 km 157 м
291 km 157 м
Keep right onto Zagrebačka obilaznica and take A2 toward Maribor, Krapina, Zagreb zapad
Zagrebačka obilaznica, Maribor, Krapina, Zagreb zapad, A2, 271 м
271 м
Continue onto Zagrebačka obilaznica and take A2 toward Maribor, Krapina
Zagrebačka obilaznica, Maribor, Krapina, A2, 93 km 551 м
93 km 551 м
Keep right
443 м
443 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Orehova vas
Orehova vas, 233 м
233 м
Turn left onto Cesta Janeza Puha
Cesta Janeza Puha, 3 km 746 м
3 km 746 м
Continue
89 km 581 м
89 km 581 м
Keep left onto Pyhrn Autobahn and drive toward Salzburg, Linz, Übelbach
Pyhrn Autobahn, Salzburg, Linz, Übelbach, 179 km 371 м
179 km 371 м
Keep left onto Innkreis Autobahn and take A8 toward Passau, Ried im Innkreis, Schärding, Braunau am Inn, Eferding, Grieskirchen, Bad Schallerbach
Innkreis Autobahn, Passau, Ried im Innkreis, Schärding, Braunau am Inn, Eferding, Grieskirchen, Bad Schallerbach, A8, 198 km 775 м
198 km 775 м
Keep right and take A 93 toward Hof, Weiden, Regensburg, München, Ingolstadt
Hof, Weiden, Regensburg, München, Ingolstadt, A 93, 135 м
135 м
Keep left and take A 93 toward München, Ingolstadt
München, Ingolstadt, A 93, 1 km 618 м
1 km 618 м
Keep left onto A 3 toward A 3
A 3, 106 km 622 м
106 km 622 м
Keep right and take B 4 toward Erlangen-Tennelohe, Erlangen-Ost, Erlangen-Süd, Nürnberg
Erlangen-Tennelohe, Erlangen-Ost, Erlangen-Süd, Nürnberg, B 4, 269 м
269 м
Keep left and take B 4 toward Nürnberg, Nürnberg
Nürnberg, Nürnberg, B 4, 377 м
377 м
Keep left onto A 3 and take A 3 toward Würzburg, Suhl
Würzburg, Suhl, A 3, 220 km 468 м
220 km 468 м
Keep left onto A 3 and drive toward Köln, Koblenz, Wiesbaden
Köln, Koblenz, Wiesbaden, 76 km 513 м
76 km 513 м
Keep right and take B 255 toward Montabaur, Koblenz, Bad Ems, Wirges
Montabaur, Koblenz, Bad Ems, Wirges, B 255, 1 km 698 м
1 km 698 м
Keep left and take A 3, B 49 toward Köln, Montabaur, Koblenz, Bad Ems
Köln, Montabaur, Koblenz, Bad Ems, A 3, B 49, 302 м
302 м
Keep left and take A 48, A 3 toward Köln, Koblenz
Köln, Koblenz, A 48, A 3, 444 м
444 м
Keep left and take A 3, A 48 toward Dreieck Dernbach, Köln, Koblenz
Dreieck Dernbach, Köln, Koblenz, A 3, A 48, 62 km 44 м
62 km 44 м
Keep right and take A 560 toward Bonn, Sankt Augustin, Siegburg, Flughafen Köln-Bonn, Hennef (Sieg)
Bonn, Sankt Augustin, Siegburg, Flughafen Köln-Bonn, Hennef (Sieg), A 560, 346 м
346 м
Keep left and take A 560 toward Bonn, Siegburg, Sankt Augustin, Flughafen Köln-Bonn
Bonn, Siegburg, Sankt Augustin, Flughafen Köln-Bonn, A 560, 7 km 209 м
7 km 209 м
Keep right and take A 59 toward Köln, Flughafen Köln/Bonn, Troisdorf
Köln, Flughafen Köln/Bonn, Troisdorf, A 59, 15 km 865 м
15 km 865 м
Keep left onto A 559 and drive toward Köln, Aachen, Köln-Porz-Gremberghoven
Köln, Aachen, Köln-Porz-Gremberghoven, 7 km 611 м
7 km 611 м
Keep right onto L 124
1 km 541 м
1 km 541 м
Keep left onto L 124
2 km 614 м
2 km 614 м
Continue onto Mindener Straße
Mindener Straße, 1 km 984 м
1 km 984 м
Keep right and drive toward Altstadt, Zoo/Flora, Handwerkskammer
Altstadt, Zoo/Flora, Handwerkskammer, 90 м
90 м
Arrive at destination
Transport providers
Airlines
Found: 6
Bus operators
Found: 4
Train operators
Found: 9
DB
Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express
5h 2m
Every 4 hours
$86.96–$103.26
+49 30 311-682904
+49 30 311-682904
HR
Hungarian Railways (MÁV)
6h 51m
5 times a day
$31.52–$36.96
+36 (1) 3 49 49 49
+36 (1) 3 49 49 49
UR
Urlaubs-Express
13h 39m
Once a week
$108.70–$1,032.61
+49 (0) 221 800 20 820
+49 (0) 221 800 20 820
Questions and Answers
What is the cheapest way to get from Sofia to Cologne?
The cheapest way to get from Sofia to Cologne is to bus which costs $65.22 - $130.43 and takes 27h 59m.
What is the fastest way to get from Sofia to Cologne?
The fastest way to get from Sofia to Cologne is to fly which takes 6h and costs $65.22 - $315.22 .
Is there a direct train between Sofia and Cologne?
No, there is no direct train from Sofia to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Sofia Sever and arriving at Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Vidin, Craiova, Budapest-Keleti and München Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 37h 39m.
How far is it from Sofia to Cologne?
The distance between Sofia and Cologne is 1564 km. The road distance is 1855.3 km.
How do I travel from Sofia to Cologne without a car?
The best way to get from Sofia to Cologne without a car is to bus and train which takes 24h 14m and costs $217.39 - $271.74 .
How long does it take to get from Sofia to Cologne?
It takes approximately 6h to get from Sofia to Cologne, including transfers.
Where do I catch the Sofia to Cologne train from?
Sofia to Cologne train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), depart from Sofia Sever station.
Train, bus or fly from Sofia to Cologne?
The best way to get from Sofia to Cologne is to fly which takes 6h and costs $65.22 - $315.22 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $65.22 - $130.43 and takes 27h 59m, you could also train, which costs $152.17 - $271.74 and takes 37h 39m.
What is the time difference between Sofia and Cologne?
Cologne is 1h behind Sofia. It is currently 13:06 in Sofia and 12:06 in Cologne.
Where does the Sofia to Cologne train arrive?
Sofia to Cologne train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), arrive at Vidin station.
Can I drive from Sofia to Cologne?
Yes, the driving distance between Sofia to Cologne is 1855 km. It takes approximately 17h 2m to drive from Sofia to Cologne.
Where can I stay near Cologne?
There are 1593+ hotels available in Cologne. Prices start at $45.33 per night.
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