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Compare bus, train, and flight for Cologne to Belgrade
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Cologne to Belgrade among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of CHF 96 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 6h 6m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 1.2 - 3.0kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of CHF 96, while a train costs an average of CHF 563.
Distance: 754 miles (1214 km)
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Most popular Bus | Flight | Train | Driving |
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CHF 96 Average price Cheapest | CHF 460 Average price | CHF 563 Average price | CHF 294 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
24h 41m Average total duration 24h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 6m Average total duration Fastest 4h 6m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 18h 14m Average total duration 17h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 14h 58m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
1.2 - 3.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 3.6 - 7.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Compare ways to travel from Cologne to Belgrade
Compare the available ways to get from Cologne to Belgrade, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Cologne to Belgrade:
A bus is CHF 365 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Cologne to Belgrade costing on average CHF 460.
A bus is CHF 467 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cologne to Belgrade costing on average CHF 563.
Other travel options to Belgrade take longer:
Train takes on average 18h 14m.
Bus takes on average 24h 41m.
Tickets start at around CHF 96 compared to roughly CHF 294 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about CHF 199. The journey takes 24h 11m versus 14h 58m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom Cologne to Belgrade
How to get from Cologne to Belgrade by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Cologne to Belgrade is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
7:35 AM 26h25 Cologne 10:00 AM Belgrade CHF 74 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
7:35 AM 26h25 Cologne 10:00 AM Belgrade CHF 74 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
7:35 AM 26h25 Cologne 10:00 AM Belgrade CHF 74 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
6:35 AM 26h25 Cologne 9:00 AM Belgrade CHF 85 1 One-way 0 transfers8:40 AM 27h50 Cologne 12:30 PM Belgrade CHF 94 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Cologne to Belgrade:
A bus is CHF 365 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Cologne to Belgrade costing on average CHF 460.
A bus is CHF 467 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cologne to Belgrade costing on average CHF 563.
Other travel options to Belgrade take longer:
Train takes on average 18h 14m.
Bus takes on average 24h 41m.
- Around 15 flights per day.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Cologne and Belgrade as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- {stationMode_1} mostly depart from Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen) and arrive in Beograd, Autobuska stanica (Novi Beograd) (Београд, Аутобуска станица (Нови Београд)).
- {stationMode_2} mostly depart from Cologne Hbf and arrive in {arrivalStation_2}.
- {stationMode_3} mostly depart from Cologne Bonn Airport and arrive in Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport.
- Travel with FlixBus, Lasta to go to Belgrade by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Belgrade by train.
- Travel with Turkish Airlines, Eurowings, Lufthansa, Pegasus, AJet, Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa Cityline, Air Baltic, Swiss, Smartwings to go to Belgrade by flight.
- 0 direct flights per day with Smartwings.
- 0 direct buses per day with Lasta.
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