How to travel from Split to Cologne, Germany

The distance between Split and Cologne is around 1,108km (689 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 40m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Split to Cologne by plane, 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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Fly

Fly from Split (SPU) to Cologne Bonn (CGN).

  • Duration2h 40m
  • Flight time1h 55m
  • Typical cost
    €88($88)
Operated byEurowings+ 4 others

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Train

Take the train to Zagreb Glavni Kol. then Frankfurt(Main)Hbf and then to Köln Deutz Messe/Deutz Bf.

  • Duration20h 15m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €145($145)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Drive

Drive to Cologne.

  • Duration13h 15m
  • Distance1,466km (911 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Split and Cologne

There are several options for getting from Split to Cologne by plane, train and car. The cheapest option is to fly which costs around €88 ($88) and will take around 2h 40m.

The distance between Split and Cologne is around 1,108km (689 miles).

It takes around 2h 40m to get from Split and Cologne by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 13h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Split to Cologne is to fly which takes around 2h 40m and will set you back approx €88 ($88).

The cheapest way to travel between Split and Cologne, if you exclude driving, is to fly which will typically cost around €88 ($88) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Split and Cologne. It typically takes around 20h 15m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Split to Cologne. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Zagreb Glavni Kol. and Frankfurt(Main)Hbf. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 20h 15m.

Croatian Railways (HŽPP), Hungarian Railways (MÁV), Deutsche Bahn and Austrian Railways (ÖBB) run train services between Split and Cologne. Trains depart once daily and will take around 20h 15m, 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 Split and Cologne. We recommend that you fly from Split (SPU) to Cologne Bonn (CGN). instead which will take 2h 40m.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Split and Cologne. Flights depart from Split (SPU) and arrive at Cologne Bonn (CGN). The flight takes around 1h 55m.

Yes there is a direct flight between Split and Cologne with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 1h 55m.

Eurowings, Austrian Airlines, Croatia Airlines, Lufthansa and Smartwings fly between Split and Cologne. Flights depart from Split (SPU) and and arrive into Cologne Bonn (CGN). These flights usually take around 1h 55m.

The flight from Split to Cologne typically takes around 1h 55m. Flights depart from Split (SPU) and and arrive into Cologne Bonn (CGN).

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 Split and Cologne. The distance is around 1,466km (911 miles) by road and it will take around 13h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Split to Cologne is to fly which takes, on average, 2h 40m and will usually cost around €88 ($88).

How do I get from Split to Cologne

Compare travel optionsbetween Split and Cologne

Transport options from Split to Cologne
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 2 similar
2h 40m
€88($88)
hourly1,108km (689 miles)
Fly to Frankfurt (FRA), Train3h 10m
€160($160)
hourly1,123km (698 miles)
Plane and Train3h 15m
€205($205)
hourly1,192km (740 miles)
Train + 1 similar
20h 15m
€145($145)
once daily1,587km (986 miles)
Train via Zagreb Glavni Kol.21h 55m
€145($145)
6 times a week1,588km (987 miles)
Drive
13h 15m
€240($240)
on demand1,466km (911 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