How to travel from Zagreb to Cologne, Germany

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.

5 routes found

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

Fly from Zagreb (ZAG) to Cologne Bonn (CGN).

  • Duration2h 20m
  • Flight time1h 45m
  • Typical cost
    €270($270)
Operated byEurowings+ 3 others

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Train

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

  • Duration13h 40m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €115($115)
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Drive

Drive to Cologne.

  • Duration9h 35m
  • Distance1,075km (668 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Zagreb and Cologne

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Zagreb and Cologne

Transport options from Zagreb to Cologne
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 2 similar
2h 20m
€270($270)
every 20 mins906km (563 miles)
Fly to Dusseldorf (DUS)2h 50m
€380($380)
every 30 mins987km (613 miles)
Plane and Train3hrs
€260($260)
hourly920km (572 miles)
Train
13h 40m
€115($115)
once daily1,164km (724 miles)
Drive
9h 35m
€180($180)
on demand1,075km (668 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