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There are 11 ways to get from Athens to Cologne by plane, bus, train, car, or car train

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  1. Fly to Düsseldorf International Airport

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    1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane plane ATH - DUS
    6h 44m
    €75–257

  2. Bus via Tirana

    1. Take the bus from Athens to Tirana, Terminali Lindor I Autobusavebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Tirana to Köln Hbfbus bus
    31h 18m

  3. Train, bus via Budapest

    1. Take the train from Athens to Thessalonikitrain train Ic
    2. Take the bus from Thessaloníki to Budapestbus bus
    3. Take the train from Budapest-Keleti to Muenchen Hbftrain train Rjx
    4. Take the train from München Hbf to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain train 47 / ...
    33h 15m
    €219–349

  4. Drive  2,526.1 km

    1. Drive from Athens to Colognecar car 2,526.1 km
    24h 1m
    €465–671

  5. Fly to Cologne Bonn Airport

    1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane plane ATH - CGN
    6h 15m
    €86–265

  6. Fly to Frankfurt, train

    1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane plane ATH - FRA
    2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain train
    7h 18m
    €110–259

  7. Fly to Brussels Airport, train

    1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane plane ATH - BRU
    2. Take the train from Brussels-Nord to Koeln Hbftrain train
    8h 40m
    €126–318

  8. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Athens to Budapest Hotel Platanusbus bus
    2. Take the train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Wien Hbftrain train Rjx / ...
    3. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Hanau Hbftrain train Ice
    4. Take the train from Hanau Hauptbahnhof to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain train 41 / ...
    35h 19m
    €262–474

  9. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Athens to Librazhdbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Librazhd to Cologne Bonn Airportbus bus
    47h 18m
    €197–237

  10. Train, Bus

    1. Take the train from Athens to Larissatrain train Ic
    2. Take the bus from Larissa to Frankfurt am Mainbus bus
    3. Take the train from Frankfurt(Main)Hbf to Koeln Hbftrain train Ice
    2d 1h
    €276–436

  11. Drive, car train

    1. Drive from Athens to Villach Hbf ARZcar car
    2. Take the cartrain from Villach Hbf ARZ to Fuldacartrain train
    3. Drive from Fulda to Colognecar car
    28h 41m
    €446–634

Athens to Cologne by bus, foot, tram, and train

Calendar1Weekly Services
Duration35h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket€262Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,083.7 km
  • Duration: 6h 44m

What companies run services between Athens, Greece and Cologne, Germany?

Eurowings, Sky Express, and two other airlines fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Athens to Köln Hbf via Tirana, Terminali Lindor I Autobusave and Tirana in around 31h 18m.

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