How to travel from Alicante to Cologne

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Alicante to Cologne

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Alicante to Cologne among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from $25. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 52m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 1.5 - 3.8kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of $25, and a bus costs an average of $105.

Distance: 941 miles (1516 km)

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$144

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$175

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$489

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5h 52m

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2h 52m

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31h 17m

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30h 47m

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18h 48m

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4.5 - 9.1kg

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1.5 - 3.8kg

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The cheapest way to travel from Alicante to Cologne is a flight with an average price of $144 (€116).

This is compared to other travel options from Alicante to Cologne:

A flight is $31 (€25) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Alicante to Cologne costing on average $175 (€141).

A flight is $397 (€320) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Alicante to Cologne costing on average $541 (€436).

The fastest way to travel from Alicante to Cologne is by flight with an average journey time of 2h 52m.

Other travel options to Cologne take longer:

Train takes on average 27h 28m.

Bus takes on average 30h 47m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Alicante and Cologne including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the flight as it is the most popular way to get from Alicante to Cologne among Omio's users.

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from Alicante to Cologne

How to get from Alicante to Cologne by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

flight

The best way to travel from Alicante to Cologne is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • SmartwingsEW531
    9:55 AM2h40
    Alicante Elche Airport
    12:35 PMCologne Bonn Airport
    $1121One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • SmartwingsEW531
    9:55 AM2h40
    Alicante Elche Airport
    12:35 PMCologne Bonn Airport
    $1121One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • SmartwingsEW531
    9:55 AM2h40
    Alicante Elche Airport
    12:35 PMCologne Bonn Airport
    $1121One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    2:30 PM32h55
    Alicante, Estación de Autobuses
    11:25 PMKöln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen)
    $2161One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    6:50 PM37h20
    Alicante, Estación de Autobuses
    8:10 AMKöln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen)
    $2161One-way
    2 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus+FlixTrainFlixTrain
    6:50 PM42h06
    Alicante, Estación de Autobuses
    12:56 PMCologne Hbf
    $2181One-way
    3 transfers
  • Malta AirFR 1356
    10:35 PM2h40
    Alicante Elche Airport
    1:15 AMCologne Bonn Airport
    $1251One-way
    0 transfers
  • Austrian AirlinesOS436+EurowingsOS8915
    10:45 AM6h40
    Alicante Elche Airport
    5:25 PMCologne Bonn Airport
    $3811One-way
    1 transfer
  • Edelweiss AirLX2177+EurowingsLX4424
    8:00 PM13h10
    Alicante Elche Airport
    9:10 AMCologne Bonn Airport
    $3811One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Alicante to Cologne

Travel to Cologne easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Alicante to Cologne.

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There are 3 options to travel between Alicante and Cologne including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Alicante to Cologne is a flight with an average price of $144 (€116).

This is compared to other travel options from Alicante to Cologne:

A flight is $31 (€25) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Alicante to Cologne costing on average $175 (€141).

A flight is $397 (€320) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Alicante to Cologne costing on average $541 (€436).

The fastest way to travel from Alicante to Cologne is by flight with an average journey time of 2h 52m.

Other travel options to Cologne take longer:

Train takes on average 27h 28m.

Bus takes on average 30h 47m.

The distance from Alicante to Cologne is approximately 941 miles (1516 km).
The average frequency per day from Alicante to Cologne is:
  • Around 4 flights per day.
  • Around 3 buses per day.
  • Around 1 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Alicante and Cologne as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Alicante to Cologne:
  • Flights mostly depart from Alicante Elche Airport and arrive in Cologne Bonn Airport.
  • Buses mostly depart from Alicante, Estación de Autobuses and arrive in Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Alicante to Cologne, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Renfe Viajeros to go to Cologne by train.
  • Travel with Ryanair, Malta Air, Eurowings, Smartwings, Air Baltic to go to Cologne by flight.
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Cologne by bus.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Alicante to Cologne:
  • 1 direct flights per day with Ryanair, Malta Air, Eurowings, Smartwings.
Omio customers who travel from Alicante to Cologne often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Amsterdam, Berlin, Brussels, London. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Cologne and these popular destinations at a great price.

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