How to travel from Porto to Cologne, Germany

The distance between Porto and Cologne is around 2,057km (1,278 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 19hrs.

2 routes found

We've found 2 different ways to get from Porto to Cologne by train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train

Take the train to Vigo Guixar, Barcelona-Sants, Lyon Part Dieu then Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and then to Koeln Hbf.

  • Duration1 day 2h
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €365($365)
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Drive

Drive to Cologne.

  • Duration19hrs
  • Distance2,057km (1,278 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Porto and Cologne

There are several options for getting from Porto to Cologne by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €365 ($365) and will take around 1 day 2h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 19hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €370 ($370).

The distance between Porto and Cologne is around 2,057km (1,278 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,615km (1,004 miles)

It takes around 1 day 2h to get from Porto and Cologne by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 19hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Porto to Cologne is to drive which takes around 19hrs and will set you back approx €370 ($370).

The cheapest way to travel between Porto and Cologne, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €365 ($365) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Porto and Cologne. It typically takes around 1 day 2h and departs 6 times a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Porto to Cologne. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Vigo Guixar, Barcelona-Sants, Lyon Part Dieu and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. These services run 6 times a week and will take a minimum of 1 day 2h.

Renfe, Renfe SNCF, TGV inOui, Deutsche Bahn and Thalys run train services between Porto and Cologne. Trains depart 6 times a week and will take around 1 day 2h, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Porto and Cologne. We recommend that you drive to Cologne. instead which will take 19hrs.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Porto to Cologne. We recommend that you take the train to Vigo Guixar, Barcelona-Sants, Lyon Part Dieu then Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and then to Koeln Hbf. instead which will take 1 day 2h.

The closest major airport to Cologne is Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) (CGN) which is approximately 13km (8 miles) from Cologne. Düsseldorf Airport (DUS) (DUS) and Dortmund Airport (DTM) (DTM) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Porto and Cologne. The distance is around 2,057km (1,278 miles) by road and it will take around 19hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Porto to Cologne is to take the train which takes, on average, 1 day 2h and will usually cost around €365 ($365).

How do I get from Porto to Cologne

Compare travel optionsbetween Porto and Cologne

Transport options from Porto to Cologne
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
1 day 2h
€365($365)
6 times a week3,123km (1,941 miles)
Drive
19hrs
€370($370)
on demand2,057km (1,278 miles)

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Airports near Cologne

The following major airports near Cologne offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Germany and internationally.

CGN
Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)
International Airport
Distance
13km (8 miles) from Cologne
DUS
Düsseldorf Airport (DUS)
International Airport
Distance
40km (25 miles) from Cologne
DTM
Dortmund Airport (DTM)
International Airport
Distance
79km (49 miles) from Cologne