How to travel from Dublin to Cologne, Germany
The distance between Dublin and Cologne is around 976km (606 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 20m.
7 routes found
We've found 7 different ways to get from Dublin to Cologne by plane, train, ferry, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Cologne → Dublin if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Dublin (DUB) to Cologne Bonn (CGN).
- Duration2h 20m
- Flight time1h 50m
- Typical cost€110($110)
+ 2 others2 similiar routes
We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.
Ferry and Train
Take a ferry to Holyhead then take the train to Chester, London Euston then Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and then to Koeln Hbf.
- Duration11h 30m
- Departsevery 20 mins
- Typical cost€695($700)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Ferry and Car
Take a ferry to Cherbourg then drive to Cologne.
- Duration1 day 1h
- Departs3 times a week
- Typical cost€280($280)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Dublin and Cologne
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Dublin to Cologne by plane, train, ferry, bus and car. The cheapest option is to fly which costs around €110 ($110) and will take around 2h 20m.
The distance between Dublin and Cologne is around 976km (606 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 940km (584 miles)
It takes around 2h 20m to get from Dublin and Cologne by plane.
The quickest way to get from Dublin to Cologne is to fly which takes around 2h 20m and will set you back approx €110 ($110).
The cheapest way to travel between Dublin and Cologne is to fly which will typically cost around €110 ($110) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Dublin and Cologne. We recommend that you fly from Dublin (DUB) to Cologne Bonn (CGN). instead which will take 2h 20m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Dublin and Cologne. We recommend that you fly from Dublin (DUB) to Cologne Bonn (CGN). instead which will take 2h 20m.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Dublin and Cologne. Flights depart from Dublin (DUB) and arrive at Cologne Bonn (CGN). The flight takes around 1h 50m.
Yes there is a direct flight between Dublin and Cologne with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 1h 50m.
Ryanair, Eurowings and Lufthansa fly between Dublin and Cologne. Flights depart from Dublin (DUB) and and arrive into Cologne Bonn (CGN). These flights usually take around 1h 50m.
The flight from Dublin to Cologne typically takes around 1h 50m. Flights depart from Dublin (DUB) 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
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Dublin to Cologne. We recommend that you fly from Dublin (DUB) to Cologne Bonn (CGN). instead which will take 2h 20m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Dublin to Cologne is to fly which takes, on average, 2h 20m and will usually cost around €110 ($110).
Compare travel optionsbetween Dublin and Cologne
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 2 similar | 2h 20m | €110($110) | every 30 mins | 982km (610 miles) |
| Plane and Train | 2h 40m | €150($150) | every 30 mins | 976km (606 miles) |
| Fly to Frankfurt (FRA), Train | 3h 15m | €215($215) | hourly | 1,265km (786 miles) |
Ferry and Train + 2 similar | 11h 30m | €695($700) | every 20 mins | 1,124km (698 miles) |
| Ferry, Train and Bus | 19h 45m | €340($340) | once daily | 1,162km (722 miles) |
| Ferry to Holyhead, train and bus | 20h 40m | €345($345) | 4 times a day | 1,198km (744 miles) |
Ferry and Car | 1 day 1h | €280($280) | 3 times a week | 1,481km (920 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Dublin and Cologne
Train operators
Abellio
Süwex
Ferry operators
Irish Ferries
Stena Line
Airlines
Aer Lingus
Bus companies
Union Ivkoni
Airports near Cologne
The following major airports near Cologne offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Germany and internationally.
Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)
- Distance
- 13km (8 miles) from Cologne
Düsseldorf Airport (DUS)
- Distance
- 40km (25 miles) from Cologne
Dortmund Airport (DTM)
- Distance
- 79km (49 miles) from Cologne