How to travel from Cologne to Klagenfurt am Wörthersee

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Compare bus, train, and flight for Cologne to Klagenfurt am Wörthersee

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Cologne to Klagenfurt am Wörthersee among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of €101 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 27m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.6kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €101, while a flight costs an average of €560.

Distance: 447 miles (720 km)

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€560

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€101

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€106

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€31

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4h 27m

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2h 27m

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10h 28m

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9h 58m

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30m

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19h 40m

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19h 10m

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9h 35m

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0.2 - 0.6kg

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0.7 - 1.8kg

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Cologne to Klagenfurt am Wörthersee is a train with an average price of €101.

This is compared to other travel options from Cologne to Klagenfurt am Wörthersee:

A train is €5 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Cologne to Klagenfurt am Wörthersee costing on average €106.

A train is €459 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Cologne to Klagenfurt am Wörthersee costing on average €560.

The fastest way to travel from Cologne to Klagenfurt am Wörthersee is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 27m.

Other travel options to Klagenfurt am Wörthersee take longer:

Train takes on average 10h 28m.

Bus takes on average 19h 40m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Cologne and Klagenfurt am Wörthersee including taking a bus, train, and flight.
We recommend using the flight as it is the most popular way to get from Cologne to Klagenfurt am Wörthersee among Omio's users.
Take the flight. It's the quicker way to make this trip, and the time saved usually justifies the slightly higher cost.

You'll arrive about 7h 8m sooner (2h 27m by flight vs 9h 35m by car). Tickets start at around €560 compared to roughly €31 in fuel and tolls — a bit more, but you get time back and avoid a long drive.

Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group, want flexibility on timing, or plan to stop en route.

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from Cologne to Klagenfurt am Wörthersee

How to get from Cologne to Klagenfurt am Wörthersee by train, bus or flight.

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train

The best way to travel from Cologne to Klagenfurt am Wörthersee is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • Deutsche BahnICE 2511 · ICE 591 · ICE 117 · RJ 557
    6:54 AM10h20
    Cologne Hbf
    5:14 PMKlagenfurt Annabichl
    601One-way
    4 transfers

Cheapest

  • Deutsche BahnICE 2511 · ICE 591 · ICE 117 · RJ 557
    6:54 AM10h20
    Cologne Hbf
    5:14 PMKlagenfurt Annabichl
    601One-way
    4 transfers

Fastest

  • Deutsche BahnICE 2511 · ICE 591 · ICE 117 · RJ 557
    6:54 AM10h20
    Cologne Hbf
    5:14 PMKlagenfurt Annabichl
    601One-way
    4 transfers

Other options

  • Deutsche BahnICE 2511 · ICE 591 · ICE 117 · S 2
    6:54 AM10h46
    Cologne Hbf
    5:40 PMKlagenfurt Annabichl
    601One-way
    3 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnICE 23+Hessische Landesbahn24507+Deutsche BahnICE 117 · RJ 557
    5:53 AM11h21
    Cologne Hbf
    5:14 PMKlagenfurt Annabichl
    711One-way
    4 transfers
  • ÖBB | ICEICE 2511 · ICE 591 · ICE 117+Westbahn1008
    6:54 AM11h36
    Cologne Hbf
    6:30 PMKlagenfurt Hbf
    731One-way
    3 transfers
  • FlixTrainFlixTrain+FlixBusFlixBus
    8:14 AM21h06
    Cologne Hbf
    5:20 AMKlagenfurt, Hauptbahnhof
    751One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    11:35 PM25h25
    Köln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2)
    1:00 AMKlagenfurt, Hauptbahnhof
    761One-way
    2 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    4:50 AM20h10
    Köln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2)
    1:00 AMKlagenfurt, Hauptbahnhof
    791One-way
    2 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Cologne to Klagenfurt am Wörthersee

Travel to Klagenfurt am Wörthersee 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 Cologne to Klagenfurt am Wörthersee.

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There are 3 options to travel between Cologne and Klagenfurt am Wörthersee including taking a bus, train, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Cologne to Klagenfurt am Wörthersee is a train with an average price of €101.

This is compared to other travel options from Cologne to Klagenfurt am Wörthersee:

A train is €5 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Cologne to Klagenfurt am Wörthersee costing on average €106.

A train is €459 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Cologne to Klagenfurt am Wörthersee costing on average €560.

The fastest way to travel from Cologne to Klagenfurt am Wörthersee is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 27m.

Other travel options to Klagenfurt am Wörthersee take longer:

Train takes on average 10h 28m.

Bus takes on average 19h 40m.

The distance from Cologne to Klagenfurt am Wörthersee is approximately 447 miles (720 km).
The average frequency per day from Cologne to Klagenfurt am Wörthersee is:
  • Around 13 trains per day.
  • Around 5 buses per day.
  • Around 4 flights per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Cologne to Klagenfurt am Wörthersee:
  • Flights mostly depart from Cologne Bonn Airport and arrive in Klagenfurt Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Cologne Hbf and arrive in Klagenfurt Annabichl.
  • Buses mostly depart from Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen) and arrive in Klagenfurt, Hauptbahnhof.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Cologne to Klagenfurt am Wörthersee, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB | Railjet, Deutsche Bahn to go to Klagenfurt am Wörthersee by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Klagenfurt am Wörthersee by bus.
  • Travel with Air Baltic, Eurowings, Lufthansa City Airlines, Austrian Airlines to go to Klagenfurt am Wörthersee by flight.
Omio customers who travel from Cologne to Klagenfurt am Wörthersee often also extend their vacation to go to Vienna, Ljubljana, Venice, Graz, Berlin. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Klagenfurt am Wörthersee and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Klagenfurt am Wörthersee to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
In Klagenfurt am Wörthersee, you can enjoy swimming, boating, and scenic views at Wörthersee Lake. Explore the cultural and natural history of Carinthia at Landesmuseum Kärnten and visit the unique Eboardmuseum dedicated to electronic musical instruments. For outdoor enthusiasts, Kreuzbergl offers hiking trails with panoramic city views. Shop and dine at City Arkaden, and don't miss the detailed miniature models at Minimundus. Discover more of the city's charm at the historic Lindwurm Fountain, the serene Botanical Garden, and the Renaissance-style Landhaus.
To fully experience Klagenfurt am Wörthersee, plan for 2 to 3 days to explore its key attractions, including the Wörthersee lake, Minimundus, and the historic city center.

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