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Nine ways to Travel from Bucharest to Cologne

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Cheapest
By car (1 963 km)
18 h 50 min
1963 km.
from $107
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Plane to Cologne (Dusseldorf International Airport)
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Rideshare
18 h 50 min
1963 km.
from $25.60
Bus, Plane (Fly to Düsseldorf International Airport)
5 h 59 min
1598 km.
from $282.48
Bus, Train
16 h 33 min
1598 km.
from $214.29
Train
28 h 22 min
1595 km.
from $343.26
Bus, Plane (Fly to Frankfurt)
6 h 16 min
1598 km.
from $303.67
Bus, Plane (Fly to Dortmund Airport)
7 h 41 min
1598 km.
from $306.93
Bus, Plane (Fly to Brussels National Airport)
8 h 3 min
1598 km.
from $289

Transport providers

Airlines

Ryanair

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from Bucharest Otopeni to Cologne
Ave. Duration:
4h 35m
Frequency:
Friday
Estimated price:
$95.54–$216.56

KLM

Website:
klm.com
Plane from Bucharest Otopeni to Brussels
Ave. Duration:
5h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$203.82–$585.98

Lufthansa

Website:
lufthansa.com/
Plane from Bucharest Otopeni to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
4h 36m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$280.25–$828.01
Plane from Bucharest Otopeni to Cologne
Ave. Duration:
6h 3m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$280.25–$955.39
Plane from Bucharest Otopeni to Frankfurt
Ave. Duration:
2h 45m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$305.73–$700.62
Plane from Bucharest Otopeni to Dortmund
Ave. Duration:
5h 5m
Frequency:
Monday to Wednesday
Estimated price:
$445.85–$1,401.25

Eurowings

Website:
eurowings.com
Plane from Bucharest Otopeni to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
2h 40m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$267.51–$891.70

Ulendo Airlink

Website:
flyulendo.com/
Plane from Bucharest Otopeni to Dortmund
Ave. Duration:
2h 55m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$229.29–$471.33

Austrian Airlines

Website:
austrian.com/?sc_lang=en&cc=ZZ
Plane from Bucharest Otopeni to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
4h 53m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$229.29–$955.39
Plane from Bucharest Otopeni to Cologne
Ave. Duration:
5h 30m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$318.46–$955.39
Plane from Bucharest Otopeni to Frankfurt
Ave. Duration:
4h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$280.25–$828.01
Plane from Bucharest Otopeni to Brussels
Ave. Duration:
4h 57m
Frequency:
Monday to Friday
Estimated price:
$203.82–$700.62

Swiss

Website:
swiss.com/
Plane from Bucharest Otopeni to Cologne
Ave. Duration:
5h 40m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$343.94–$955.39

HiSky

Website:
hisky.aero/
Plane from Bucharest Otopeni to Frankfurt
Ave. Duration:
2h 40m
Frequency:
Friday and Sunday
Estimated price:
$127.39–$369.42
Plane from Bucharest Otopeni to Brussels
Ave. Duration:
2h 40m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
Estimated price:
$114.65–$458.59

Air Serbia

Website:
airserbia.com/en/welcome
Plane from Bucharest Otopeni to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
5h 5m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$127.39–$547.76

Tarom

Website:
tarom.ro/
Plane from Bucharest Otopeni to Frankfurt
Ave. Duration:
2h 40m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$203.82–$611.45
Plane from Bucharest Otopeni to Brussels
Ave. Duration:
2h 50m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$165.60–$764.32

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:
$25.48–$62.42

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:
$31.85–$70.06
Train from Aachen Hbf to Koeln
Ave. Duration:
38 min
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$35.67–$82.80

Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express

Phone:
+49 30 311-682904
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Koeln
Ave. Duration:
33 min
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$29.30–$33.12
Train from Aachen Hbf to Koeln
Ave. Duration:
36 min
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$31.85–$36.94
Train from Wien Hbf to Frankfurt(Main)Hbf
Ave. Duration:
6h 23m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$127.39–$152.86
Train from Frankfurt to Köln
Ave. Duration:
1h 6m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$49.68–$54.78
Train from Wien Hbf to Koeln
Ave. Duration:
8h 58m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$165.60–$191.08
Train from Brussels-Nord to Koeln
Ave. Duration:
1h 41m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$54.78–$61.15

Hungarian Railways (MÁV)

Phone:
+36 (1) 3 49 49 49
Website:
mavcsoport.hu/en
Train from Loekoeshaza to Budapest-Keleti
Ave. Duration:
3h 10m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$11.46–$14.01
Train from Budapest-Keleti to Wien
Ave. Duration:
2h 40m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$12.74–$16.56

Deutsche Bahn Regional

Phone:
+49 30 2970
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Aachen Hbf to Koeln
Ave. Duration:
54 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$16.56–$24.20

Romanian Railways (CFR)

Phone:
0219521
Website:
cfrcalatori.ro/
Train from Bucharest to Lokoshaza
Ave. Duration:
11h 40m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$63.69–$76.43
Train from Loekoeshaza to Budapest-Keleti
Ave. Duration:
3h 8m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$22.93–$26.75
Train from Bucuresti Nord to Wien
Ave. Duration:
18h 13m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$108.28–$127.39

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:
$12.74–$19.11
Train from Aachen Hbf to Koeln
Ave. Duration:
53 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$16.56–$24.20
Train from Holzwickede to Koeln
Ave. Duration:
1h 19m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$21.66–$30.57

Österreichische Bundesbahnen

Website:
konzern.oebb.at/
Train from Aachen Hbf to Koeln
Ave. Duration:
40 min
Frequency:
6 times a week
Train from Brussels-Nord to Koeln
Ave. Duration:
2h 34m
Frequency:
6 times a week

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

Flixtrain

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 100
Email:
Website:
flixtrain.de/
Train from Aachen Hbf to Koeln
Ave. Duration:
44 min
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$6.37–$9.55

Urlaubs-Express

Phone:
+49 (0) 221 800 20 820
Email:
Website:
urlaubs-express.de/
Train from Salzburg Hbf to Würzburg
Ave. Duration:
4h 18m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$114.65–$140.12

Bus operators

Tarsin

Phone:
+40 230 562 929
Email:
Website:
tarsin.ro/
Bus from Bucharest Obor to Aachen
Ave. Duration:
15h 45m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$30.57–$216.56

Maxibus Travel

Phone:
+40 745 766 766
Email:
Website:
maxibustravel.ro/
Bus from Bucharest to Köln
Ave. Duration:
23h 10m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$178.28

Euro Fratello Srl

Phone:
0724 122 272
Email:
Website:
euro-fratello.ro/
Bus from Bucharest to Köln
Ave. Duration:
33h 20m
Frequency:
Twice a week

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Bucharest to Cologne is to bus which costs $152.12 and takes 23h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bucharest to Cologne is to fly and train which takes 5h 59m and costs $173.91 - $434.78 .

Is there a direct bus between Bucharest and Cologne?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Bucharest and arriving at Köln Hauptbahnhof. Services depart four times a week, and operate Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. The journey takes approximately 23h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Bucharest and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Bucharest to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Bucharest and arriving at Köln Hbf via Loekoeshaza, Budapest-Keleti, Wien Hbf and Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 22m.

How far is it from Bucharest to Cologne?

The distance between Bucharest and Cologne is 1683 km. The road distance is 1965.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Bucharest to Cologne without a car is to bus and train which takes 16h 33m and costs $31.52 - $260.87 .

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

It takes approximately 5h 59m to get from Bucharest to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bucharest to Cologne bus from?

Bucharest to Cologne bus services, operated by Maxibus Travel, depart from Bucharest station.

Where do I catch the Bucharest to Cologne train from?

Bucharest to Cologne train services, operated by Romanian Railways (CFR), depart from Bucharest station.

Train, bus or fly from Bucharest to Cologne?

The best way to get from Bucharest to Cologne is to train which takes 28h 22m and costs $206.52 - $271.74 . Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $108.70 - $358.70 and takes 7h 9m, you could also bus, which costs $152.12 and takes 23h 10m.

Where does the Bucharest to Cologne bus arrive?

Bucharest to Cologne bus services, operated by Maxibus Travel, arrive at Köln Hauptbahnhof station.

What is the time difference between Bucharest and Cologne?

Cologne is 1h behind Bucharest. It is currently 13:11 in Bucharest and 12:11 in Cologne.

Where does the Bucharest to Cologne train arrive?

Bucharest to Cologne train services, operated by Romanian Railways (CFR), arrive at Lokoshaza station.

Can I drive from Bucharest to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Bucharest to Cologne is 1966 km. It takes approximately 19h 2m to drive from Bucharest 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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