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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Bucharest to Cologne
Cheapest price
$229
Average price
$229
Fastest journey
1 d 13 h 14 m
Average duration
1 d 13 h 14 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
1275 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bucharest to Cologne is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bucharest to Cologne will cost around $229 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $229.
It's difficult to get from Bucharest to Cologne without transferring at least 2 times.
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5:29 AM37h14Bucharest6:43 PMKoeln Messe/deutz Gl.11-12$2291One-way2 transfers
- 5:29 AM37h14Bucharest6:43 PMKoeln Messe/deutz Gl.11-12$2291One-way2 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Bucharest to Cologne
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bucharest to Cologne among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from $20. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 20m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of $20, and a train costs an average of $281.
Distance: 792 miles (1275 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus |
|---|---|---|
$281 Average price | $34 Average price Cheapest | $120 Average price |
40h 22m Average total duration 39h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 20m Average total duration Fastest 2h 20m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 35h 2m Average total duration 34h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Bucharest to Cologne train times
The table below shows live departures for Bucharest to Cologne trains for tomorrow, Sunday, April 12. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5:29 AM Bucharest | 37h14 | 6:43 PM Koeln Messe/deutz Gl.11-12 | 2 transfers | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Bucharest to Cologne
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Trains from Bucharest to Cologne run on average 1 times per day, taking around 39h 52m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $281 (€226) but you can travel from only $20 (€16) by flight.
The earliest train runs at 15:07, the last at 15:07. The fastest train covers the 792 miles (1275 km) distance in 39h 52m.
Distance 792 miles (1275 km) |
Average train duration 39h 52m |
Cheapest ticket price $281 (€226) |
Trains per day 1 |
Fastest train 39h 52m |
First train 3:07 PM |
Last train 3:07 PM |
Train companies: Romanian Railways (CFR) from Bucharest to Cologne trainsRomanian Railways (CFR) trains will get you between Bucharest and Cologne from $20 (€16). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Romanian Railways (CFR)
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