The distance between Zagreb and Cologne is around 906km (563 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 20m.
We've found 5 different ways to get from Zagreb 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 from Zagreb (ZAG) to Cologne Bonn (CGN).
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Take the train to Frankfurt(Main)Hbf and then to Köln Deutz Messe/Deutz Bf.
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There are several options for getting from Zagreb to Cologne by plane, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €115 ($115) and will take around 13h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €270 ($270).
The distance between Zagreb and Cologne is around 906km (563 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 875km (544 miles)
It takes around 2h 20m to get from Zagreb and Cologne by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 9h 35m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Zagreb to Cologne is to fly which takes around 2h 20m and will set you back approx €270 ($270).
The cheapest way to travel between Zagreb and Cologne, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €115 ($115) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Zagreb and Cologne. It typically takes around 13h 40m and departs once daily.
There are no direct train services that runs from Zagreb to Cologne. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Frankfurt(Main)Hbf. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 13h 40m.
Croatian Railways (HŽPP) and Deutsche Bahn run train services between Zagreb and Cologne. Trains depart once daily and will take around 13h 40m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Zagreb and Cologne. We recommend that you fly from Zagreb (ZAG) to Cologne Bonn (CGN). instead which will take 2h 20m.
Yes you can fly from Zagreb and Cologne. Flights depart from Zagreb (ZAG) and arrive at Cologne Bonn (CGN). The flight takes around 1h 45m.
Yes there is a direct flight between Zagreb and Cologne with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 1h 45m.
Eurowings, Lufthansa, Ryanair, Croatia Airlines, LOT and Air France fly between Zagreb and Cologne. Flights depart from Zagreb (ZAG) and and arrive into Cologne Bonn (CGN). These flights usually take around 1h 45m.
The flight from Zagreb to Cologne typically takes around 1h 45m. Flights depart from Zagreb (ZAG) 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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Zagreb and Cologne. The distance is around 1,075km (668 miles) by road and it will take around 9h 35m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Zagreb to Cologne is to fly which takes, on average, 2h 20m and will usually cost around €270 ($270).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly + 2 similar | 2h 20m | €270($270) | every 20 mins | 906km (563 miles) |
Fly to Dusseldorf (DUS) | 2h 50m | €380($380) | every 30 mins | 987km (613 miles) |
Plane and Train | 3hrs | €260($260) | hourly | 920km (572 miles) |
Train | 13h 40m | €115($115) | once daily | 1,164km (724 miles) |
Drive | 9h 35m | €180($180) | on demand | 1,075km (668 miles) |
Croatia Airlines
LOT
Urlaubs-Express
Croatia Bus International
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