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Cologne to Athens

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Transport providers

Airlines

Ryanair

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from Cologne Bonn Airport to Athens
Ave. Duration:
3h 5m
Frequency:
Wednesday
Estimated price:
$114.50–$585.24

Brussels Airlines

Website:
brusselsairlines.com/
Plane from Brussels National Airport to Athens
Ave. Duration:
3h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$127.23–$699.74

Lufthansa

Website:
lufthansa.com/
Plane from Cologne Bonn Airport to Athens
Ave. Duration:
5h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$190.84–$763.36
Plane from Frankfurt to Athens
Ave. Duration:
2h 46m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$120.86–$699.74

Eurowings

Website:
eurowings.com
Plane from Cologne Bonn Airport to Athens
Ave. Duration:
2h 55m
Frequency:
Tuesday and Sunday
Estimated price:
$165.39–$585.24
Plane from Düsseldorf International Airport to Athens
Ave. Duration:
3h 2m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$178.12–$1,208.65

Aegean Airlines

Website:
en.aegeanair.com/
Plane from Cologne Bonn Airport to Athens
Ave. Duration:
5h 30m
Frequency:
Monday and Thursday
Estimated price:
$190.84–$763.36
Plane from Düsseldorf International Airport to Athens
Ave. Duration:
3h 2m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$178.12–$1,208.65
Plane from Frankfurt to Athens
Ave. Duration:
2h 46m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$120.86–$699.74
Plane from Brussels National Airport to Athens
Ave. Duration:
3h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$127.23–$699.74

Air Serbia

Website:
airserbia.com/en/welcome
Plane from Düsseldorf International Airport to Athens
Ave. Duration:
6h 25m
Frequency:
Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$139.95–$1,399.49
Plane from Brussels National Airport to Athens
Ave. Duration:
6h 45m
Frequency:
Friday
Estimated price:
$114.50–$534.35

Sky Express

Website:
skyexpress.gr/
Plane from Düsseldorf International Airport to Athens
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$89.06–$508.90
Plane from Frankfurt to Athens
Ave. Duration:
2h 45m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$139.95–$508.90
Plane from Brussels National Airport to Athens
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$114.50–$483.46

Train operators

NS

Phone:
+31 30 751 5155
Website:
ns.nl/
Train from Koeln Hbf to Frankfurt(Main)Hbf
Ave. Duration:
1h 3m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$25.45–$62.34
Train from Koeln Hbf to Frankfurt(M)
Ave. Duration:
49 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$24.17–$59.80
Train from Köln Hbf to Mannheim,
Ave. Duration:
1h 31m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$31.81–$82.70

Eurostar

Phone:
+44 343 218 6186
Website:
eurostar.com/rw-en
Train from Koeln Hbf to Duesseldorf
Ave. Duration:
32 min
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$31.81–$69.97

Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express

Phone:
+49 30 311-682904
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Koeln Hbf to Frankfurt(Main)Hbf
Ave. Duration:
1h 11m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$49.62–$54.71
Train from Frankfurt to Passau
Ave. Duration:
4h 3m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$89.06–$101.78
Train from Koeln Hbf to Duesseldorf
Ave. Duration:
31 min
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$29.26–$33.08
Train from Koeln Hbf to Frankfurt(M)
Ave. Duration:
57 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$47.07–$53.43
Train from Köln Hbf to Brussels-Nord
Ave. Duration:
1h 44m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$54.71–$61.07
Train from Köln Hbf to Mannheim,
Ave. Duration:
1h 28m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$58.52–$64.89

National Express

Phone:
08717 81 81 81
Website:
nationalexpress.com/en
Train from Koeln Hbf to Duesseldorf
Ave. Duration:
38 min
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$12.72–$19.08

Österreichische Bundesbahnen

Website:
konzern.oebb.at/
Train from Köln Hbf to Brussels-Nord
Ave. Duration:
2h 44m
Frequency:
3 times a week

TRI Train Rental GmbH

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

Urlaubs-Express

Phone:
+49 (0) 221 800 20 820
Website:
urlaubs-express.de/
Train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Villach
Ave. Duration:
12h 53m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$127.23–$1,208.65

Hellenic Train

Phone:
14511
Website:
hellenictrain.gr/en
Train from Thessaloniki to Athens
Ave. Duration:
4h 53m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$11.18–$34.35
Train from Larissa to Athens
Ave. Duration:
3h 23m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$11.18–$22.90

Bus operators

Metro Euro Tirane

Phone:
+30694 051 4160
Website:
metroeuro.travel/
Bus from Librazhd to Athens
Ave. Duration:
7h 12m
Frequency:
Twice daily

Diamant Travel

Phone:
+355 69 617 8170
Website:
facebook.com/agjensiadiamant
Bus from Tirana, Terminali Lindor I Autobusave to Peiraias
Ave. Duration:
9h 45m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$49.66

Metak Trans

Phone:
+389 70 638 014
Website:
metaktrans.mk
Bus from Mannheim, ZOB to Strumica
Ave. Duration:
18h 33m
Frequency:
Once a week

Nela Travel Tours

Phone:
+355 68 391 1009
Website:
nelatravel.site/
Bus from Cologne Bonn Airport to Librazhd
Ave. Duration:
21h 51m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$186.20

LONI Tours - Travel Agency

Phone:
+389 70 667 766
Website:
web.facebook.com/LoniTours.Kumanove?_rdc=1&_rdr
Bus from Passau Hbf to Kumanovo
Ave. Duration:
10h 54m
Frequency:
Twice a week

Alvavel

Phone:
+355 67 604 2191
Website:
facebook.com/profile.php?id=100064871316936
Bus from Librazhd to Athens
Ave. Duration:
13h 45m
Frequency:
Once a week

Armend Tours

Phone:
+383 44 102 280
Website:
armenditours.com/
Bus from Köln Süd Bf to Tirana
Ave. Duration:
26h
Frequency:
Twice a week

Siamos Tours

Phone:
0030 2108219900
Website:
siamostours.com/el/epikoinonia/
Bus from Kumanovo to Thessaloniki
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$16.54–$20.36

Rule Turs

Phone:
+389 2 240 2528
Website:
facebook.com/RuleTursSk
Bus from Gevgelija to Thessaloníki
Ave. Duration:
55 min
Frequency:
3 times a week

Portokalidis Tours

Website:
portokalidistours.gr
Bus from Frankfurt am Main to Larissa
Ave. Duration:
40h 45m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$318.06–$470.74

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Athens is to fly which costs $76.09 - $260.87 and takes 6h 2m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Athens is to fly which takes 6h 2m and costs $76.09 - $260.87 .

Is there a direct bus between Cologne and Athens?

No, there is no direct bus from Cologne to Athens. However, there are services departing from Köln Süd Bf and arriving at Peiraias via Tirana, Terminali Lindor I Autobusave. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 36h 45m.

How far is it from Cologne to Athens?

The distance between Cologne and Athens is 2003 km. The road distance is 2558.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Cologne to Athens without a car is to train and bus via Passau which takes 28h 27m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 6h 2m to get from Cologne to Athens, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Athens bus from?

Cologne to Athens bus services, operated by Armend Tours, depart from Köln Süd Bf station.

Bus or fly from Cologne to Athens?

The best way to get from Cologne to Athens is to fly which takes 6h 2m and costs $76.09 - $260.87 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 31h 19m.

Where does the Cologne to Athens bus arrive?

Cologne to Athens bus services, operated by Armend Tours, arrive at Tirana station.

What is the time difference between Cologne and Athens?

Athens is 1h ahead of Cologne. It is currently 19:14 in Cologne and 20:14 in Athens.

Can I drive from Cologne to Athens?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Athens is 2558 km. It takes approximately 23h 41m to drive from Cologne to Athens.

Which airlines fly from Cologne Bonn Airport Airport to Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport Airport?

Eurowings, Ryanair, Lufthansa City and two other airlines offer flights from Cologne Bonn Airport Airport to Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport Airport.

Where can I stay near Athens?

There are 11776+ hotels available in Athens. Prices start at $47.72 per night.
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