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Eight ways to Travel from Ljubljana to Cologne

Composite routes from Ljubljana to Cologne

Cheapest
8 h 39 min
Car
1020 km.
from $56
Other
8 h 39 min
Rideshare
1020 km.
from $13.30
4 h 58 min
Bus, Plane
775 km.
from $254.33
17 h 30 min
Bus, Train
775 km.
from $120.43
12 h 43 min
776 km.
from $220.80
15 h 15 min
776 km.
Select a ticket
5 h 5 min
Bus, Plane
775 km.
from $264.65

Transport providers

Airlines

Ryanair

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from Ljubljana to Cologne
Ave. Duration:
5h 5m
Frequency:
Monday
Estimated price:
$114.65–$407.64

Lufthansa

Website:
lufthansa.com/
Plane from Ljubljana to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
3h 35m
Frequency:
Monday to Friday
Estimated price:
$47.13–$369.42
Plane from Ljubljana to Cologne
Ave. Duration:
5h 41m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$53.50–$1,019.09
Plane from Ljubljana to Frankfurt
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$191.08–$624.19
Plane from Graz to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
3h 6m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$114.65–$955.39
Plane from Trieste – Ronchi Dei Legionari Airport to Frankfurt
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$203.82–$955.39
Plane from Munich International Airport to Cologne
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$33.12–$382.16

Eurowings

Website:
eurowings.com
Plane from Ljubljana to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
1h 40m
Frequency:
Saturday
Estimated price:
$95.54–$331.20
Plane from Graz to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Monday to Friday
Estimated price:
$114.65–$955.39
Plane from Munich International Airport to Cologne
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$89.17–$305.73

Austrian Airlines

Website:
austrian.com/?sc_lang=en&cc=ZZ
Plane from Graz to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
3h 11m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$114.65–$1,019.09

Swiss

Website:
swiss.com/
Plane from Ljubljana to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
3h 22m
Frequency:
Monday to Saturday
Estimated price:
$343.94–$764.32
Plane from Ljubljana to Cologne
Ave. Duration:
6h 55m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$254.77–$1,019.09
Plane from Ljubljana to Frankfurt
Ave. Duration:
3h 35m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$242.03–$764.32

Lufthansa City

Website:
lufthansa-city.com/de/home.html
Plane from Munich International Airport to Cologne
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$33.12–$356.68

Air Dolomiti

Website:
airdolomiti.it/
Plane from Trieste – Ronchi Dei Legionari Airport to Frankfurt
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$203.82–$955.39

TUIfly

Website:
tui.com/flug/
Plane from Trieste – Ronchi Dei Legionari Airport to Frankfurt
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Sunday
Estimated price:
$43.31–$254.77

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Ljubljana bus station to Bochum
Ave. Duration:
16h 10m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$95.54–$140.12

GoOpti

Phone:
+386 1 320 4530
Email:
Website:
goopti.com/en/
Bus from Ljubljana to Graz
Ave. Duration:
2h 20m
Frequency:
On demand
Estimated price:
$45.86–$394.90
Bus from Ljubljana to Trieste
Ave. Duration:
1h 16m
Frequency:
On demand
Estimated price:
$38.22–$356.68
Bus from Ljubljana Airport to Flughafen
Ave. Duration:
5h 40m
Frequency:
On demand
Estimated price:
$62.42–$764.32

ZUP Prevozi

Phone:
+386 (0) 31 30 41 41
Email:
Website:
zup-prevozi.eu/en
Bus from Ljubljana Airport to Flughafen
Ave. Duration:
4h 30m
Frequency:
On demand
Estimated price:
$356.68–$420.37

Arjani Travel

Phone:
+355 68 20 63 724
Email:
Website:
arjanitravel.com/
Bus from Frankfurt(Main)Hbf to Cologne
Ave. Duration:
2h 15m
Frequency:
Twice a week

Centrotrans Eurolines

Phone:
+387 33 770 889
Email:
Website:
centrotrans.com/
Bus from Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja to Frankfurt(Main)Hbf
Ave. Duration:
12h
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$82.80–$127.39

Train operators

NS

Phone:
+31 30 751 5155
Website:
ns.nl/
Train from Frankfurt to Köln
Ave. Duration:
52 min
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$24.20–$59.87

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

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 Villach Hbf to Koeln
Ave. Duration:
10h 11m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$152.86–$178.34
Train from Frankfurt to Köln
Ave. Duration:
52 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$47.13–$53.50
Train from Bochum Hbf to Köln
Ave. Duration:
1h 8m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$36.94–$42.04

Slovenian Railways (SŽ)

Phone:
+386 1 29 13 331
Email:
Website:
potniski.sz.si/en/
Train from Ljubljana to Villach
Ave. Duration:
1h 32m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$8.92–$19.11

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 Bochum Hbf to Köln
Ave. Duration:
1h 31m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$21.66–$31.85

Croatian Railways (HŽPP)

Phone:
060 333 444
Email:
Website:
hzpp.hr/en
Train from Ljubljana to Villach
Ave. Duration:
1h 37m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$7.01–$10.19

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 Bochum Hbf to Köln
Ave. Duration:
1h 23m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$8.92–$14.01

Urlaubs-Express

Phone:
+49 (0) 221 800 20 820
Email:
Website:
urlaubs-express.de/
Train from Villach Hbf to Köln
Ave. Duration:
13h 5m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$121.02–$764.32
Train from Villach Hbf to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
13h 39m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$127.39–$1,210.17

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Ljubljana to Cologne is to bus and train which costs $86.96 - $152.17 and takes 17h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ljubljana to Cologne is to fly and train which takes 4h 58m and costs $108.70 - $413.04 .

Is there a direct bus between Ljubljana and Cologne?

No, there is no direct bus from Ljubljana to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja and arriving at Cologne via Frankfurt(Main)Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Ljubljana and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Ljubljana to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Ljubljana and arriving at Koeln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 via Villach Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 43m.

How far is it from Ljubljana to Cologne?

The distance between Ljubljana and Cologne is 871 km. The road distance is 982.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Ljubljana to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 12h 43m and costs $130.43 - $173.91 .

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

It takes approximately 4h 58m to get from Ljubljana to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ljubljana to Cologne bus from?

Ljubljana to Cologne bus services, operated by Centrotrans Eurolines, depart from Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja station.

Where do I catch the Ljubljana to Cologne train from?

Ljubljana to Cologne train services, operated by Slovenian Railways (SŽ), depart from Ljubljana station.

Train, bus or fly from Ljubljana to Cologne?

The best way to get from Ljubljana to Cologne is to train which takes 12h 43m and costs $130.43 - $173.91 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 15h 15m, you could also fly, which costs $92.39 - $358.70 and takes 5h 53m.

Where does the Ljubljana to Cologne bus arrive?

Ljubljana to Cologne bus services, operated by Centrotrans Eurolines, arrive at Frankfurt(Main)Hbf station.

Where does the Ljubljana to Cologne train arrive?

Ljubljana to Cologne train services, operated by Slovenian Railways (SŽ), arrive at Villach Hbf station.

Can I drive from Ljubljana to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Ljubljana to Cologne is 983 km. It takes approximately 8h 40m to drive from Ljubljana to Cologne.

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

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Where can I stay near Cologne?

There are 1593+ hotels available in Cologne. Prices start at $45.33 per night.
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