How to travel from Reykjavik to Cologne, Germany

The distance between Reykjavik and Cologne is around 2,313km (1,437 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 4h 45m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Reykjavik to Cologne by plane and train. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out CologneReykjavik if you're planning a return trip.

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Fly

Fly from Reykjavik Keflavik Nas (KEF) to Dusseldorf (DUS).

  • Duration4h 45m
  • Flight time3h 35m
  • Typical cost
    €235($235)
Operated byEurowings+ 5 others
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Fly to Cologne Bonn (CGN)

Fly from Reykjavik Keflavik Nas (KEF) to Cologne Bonn (CGN).

  • Duration5hrs
  • Flight time4h 15m
  • Typical cost
    €255($255)
Operated byEurowings+ 5 others
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Plane and Train

Fly from Reykjavik Keflavik Nas (KEF) to Frankfurt (FRA) then take the train to Köln Deutz Messe/Deutz Bf.

  • Duration5hrs
  • Flight time3h 40m
  • Typical cost
    €495($500)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Fly to Brussels (BRU), Train

Fly from Reykjavik Keflavik Nas (KEF) to Brussels (BRU) then take the train to Koeln Hbf.

  • Duration5h 40m
  • Flight time3h 15m
  • Typical cost
    €415($415)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Fly to Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS), train

Fly from Reykjavik Keflavik Nas (KEF) to Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) then take the train to Utrecht Centraal and then to Koeln Hbf.

  • Duration6h 55m
  • Flight time3h 10m
  • Typical cost
    €320($320)
Operated by

Multiple operators

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Reykjavik and Cologne

There are several options for getting from Reykjavik to Cologne by plane and train. The cheapest option is to fly which costs around €235 ($235) and will take around 4h 45m.

The distance between Reykjavik and Cologne is around 2,313km (1,437 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 2,231km (1,386 miles)

It takes around 4h 45m to get from Reykjavik and Cologne by plane.

The quickest way to get from Reykjavik to Cologne is to fly which takes around 4h 45m and will set you back approx €235 ($235).

The cheapest way to travel between Reykjavik and Cologne is to fly which will typically cost around €235 ($235) for a standard one-way ticket.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Reykjavik and Cologne. Flights depart from Reykjavik Keflavik Nas (KEF) and arrive at Dusseldorf (DUS). The flight takes around 3h 35m.

Yes there is a direct flight between Reykjavik and Cologne with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 3h 35m.

Eurowings, Icelandair, Scandinavian Airlines, British Airways, Lufthansa and Austrian Airlines fly between Reykjavik and Cologne. Flights depart from Reykjavik Keflavik Nas (KEF) and and arrive into Dusseldorf (DUS). These flights usually take around 3h 35m.

The flight from Reykjavik to Cologne typically takes around 3h 35m. Flights depart from Reykjavik Keflavik Nas (KEF) and and arrive into Dusseldorf (DUS).

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

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Reykjavik to Cologne is to fly which takes, on average, 4h 45m and will usually cost around €235 ($235).

How do I get from Reykjavik to Cologne

Compare travel optionsbetween Reykjavik and Cologne

Transport options from Reykjavik to Cologne
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
4h 45m
€235($235)
hourly2,313km (1,437 miles)
Fly to Cologne Bonn (CGN)
5hrs
€255($255)
hourly2,596km (1,613 miles)
Plane and Train
5hrs
€495($500)
hourly2,617km (1,626 miles)
Fly to Brussels (BRU), Train
5h 40m
€415($415)
every 2 hours2,427km (1,508 miles)
Fly to Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS), train
6h 55m
€320($320)
every 4 hours2,348km (1,459 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