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16 h 57 min
1854 km.
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Nine ways to Travel from Sofia to Cologne

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Cheapest
By car (1 854 km)
16 h 57 min
1854 km.
from $101
Fastest
Plane from Sofia (Pristina International Airport) to Cologne (Dusseldorf International Airport)
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Rideshare
16 h 57 min
1854 km.
from $24.18
Bus, Train
24 h 14 min
1540 km.
from $249.30
Bus, Plane (Fly to Düsseldorf International Airport)
7 h 51 min
1540 km.
from $216.30
Bus, Plane (Fly to Frankfurt)
6 h 38 min
1540 km.
from $226.63
Bus, Plane (Fly to Dortmund Airport)
8 h 13 min
1540 km.
from $219.02
Bus via Frankfurt am Main
32 h 7 min
1540 km.
from $255.78
Train
37 h 39 min
1540 km.
from $290.87

Transport providers

Airlines

Ryanair

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from Sofia Airport to Cologne
Ave. Duration:
2h 45m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$76.09–$510.87
Plane from Sofia Airport to Dortmund
Ave. Duration:
6h 25m
Frequency:
Friday
Estimated price:
$81.52–$358.70

Lufthansa

Website:
lufthansa.com/
Plane from Sofia Airport to Cologne
Ave. Duration:
5h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$228.26–$597.83
Plane from Sofia Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
4h 43m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$130.43–$510.87
Plane from Sofia Airport to Frankfurt
Ave. Duration:
2h 40m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$206.52–$489.13
Plane from Sofia Airport to Dortmund
Ave. Duration:
5h
Frequency:
Monday to Wednesday
Estimated price:
$206.52–$760.87

Austrian Airlines

Website:
austrian.com/?sc_lang=en&cc=ZZ
Plane from Sofia Airport to Cologne
Ave. Duration:
5h 20m
Frequency:
Monday to Friday
Estimated price:
$239.13–$706.52
Plane from Sofia Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
4h 46m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$141.30–$510.87
Plane from Sofia Airport to Frankfurt
Ave. Duration:
4h 46m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$217.39–$543.48

Wizz Air

Website:
wizzair.com/
Plane from Sofia Airport to Dortmund
Ave. Duration:
2h 55m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$59.78–$336.96

Bulgaria Air

Website:
air.bg/en/
Plane from Sofia Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
4h 45m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$86.96–$304.35
Plane from Sofia Airport to Frankfurt
Ave. Duration:
2h 30m
Frequency:
Friday and Sunday
Estimated price:
$206.52–$597.83

Air Serbia

Website:
airserbia.com/en/welcome
Plane from Sofia Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
4h 45m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$86.96–$304.35

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Frankfurt central train station to Cologne
Ave. Duration:
2h 5m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$16.30–$23.91

Union Ivkoni

Phone:
07001 8282
Email:
Website:
union-ivkoni.com/
Bus from Sofia Serdica Bus Stop to Cologne
Ave. Duration:
27h 30m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$65.22–$108.70

Karat-S

Phone:
+359 2 8120810
Email:
Website:
karat-s.com/
Bus from Sofia Serdica Bus Station to Frankfurt
Ave. Duration:
29h
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$173.91–$260.87

Air Kona

Phone:
00359 2 971 11 11
Email:
Website:
airkona.com/
Bus from Sofia Knyaginya Maria Luiza Station to Linz
Ave. Duration:
16h 30m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$114.53

Train operators

NS

Phone:
+31 30 751 5155
Website:
ns.nl/
Train from Frankfurt to Köln
Ave. Duration:
1h 6m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$21.74–$53.26
Train from München Hbf to Köln
Ave. Duration:
4h 20m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$54.35–$141.30

Eurostar

Phone:
+44 343 218 6186
Website:
eurostar.com/rw-en
Train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Koeln
Ave. Duration:
38 min
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$27.17–$59.78

Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express

Phone:
+49 30 311-682904
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Linz Hbf to Frankfurt(Main)Hbf
Ave. Duration:
5h 2m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$86.96–$103.26
Train from Frankfurt to Köln
Ave. Duration:
1h 6m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$42.39–$46.74
Train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Koeln
Ave. Duration:
33 min
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$25.00–$28.26
Train from München Hbf to Köln
Ave. Duration:
4h 44m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$92.39–$103.26

Hungarian Railways (MÁV)

Phone:
+36 (1) 3 49 49 49
Website:
mavcsoport.hu/en
Train from Budapest-Keleti to Muenchen
Ave. Duration:
6h 51m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$31.52–$36.96

Romanian Railways (CFR)

Phone:
0219521
Website:
cfrcalatori.ro/
Train from Vidin to Craiova
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$10.87–$14.13
Train from Craiova to Budapest-Keleti
Ave. Duration:
13h 37m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$54.35–$65.22

National Express

Phone:
08717 81 81 81
Website:
nationalexpress.com/en
Train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Koeln
Ave. Duration:
40 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$10.87–$16.30
Train from Holzwickede to Koeln
Ave. Duration:
1h 19m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$18.48–$26.09

TRI Train Rental GmbH

Phone:
+49 9126 301 90 70
Email:
Website:
train-rental.com/
Train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Koeln
Ave. Duration:
48 min
Frequency:
Once daily

Urlaubs-Express

Phone:
+49 (0) 221 800 20 820
Email:
Website:
urlaubs-express.de/
Train from Villach Hbf to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
13h 39m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$108.70–$1,032.61

Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)

Phone:
+35929311111
Website:
bdz.bg/en
Train from Sofia Sever to Vidin
Ave. Duration:
5h 5m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$5.98–$10.33

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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