How to get to Cologne from Zagreb

There are 3 options to travel between Zagreb and Cologne including taking a coach, train and flight.

The cheapest way to travel from Zagreb to Cologne is a train with an average price of £73.

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

A train is £5 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Zagreb to Cologne costing on average £77.

A train is £317 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Zagreb to Cologne costing on average £389.

The fastest way to travel from Zagreb to Cologne is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 24m.

Other travel options to Cologne take longer:

Train takes on average 14h 54m.

Coach takes on average 18h 26m.

The Zagreb to Cologne distance is approximately 876 km.

The average frequency per day from Zagreb to Cologne is:

• Around 10 coaches per day.
• Around 6 flights per day.
• Around 3 trains per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Zagreb to Cologne:

• Trains mostly depart from Zagreb Main Station and arrive in Cologne Hbf.
• Coaches mostly depart from Zagreb, Bus Station and arrive in Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen).
• Flights mostly depart from Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport and arrive in Cologne Bonn Airport.

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Zagreb to Cologne, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Travel with FlixBus, Union Ivkoni International, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Cologne by coach.
• Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Cologne by train.
• Travel with Eurowings, Smartwings, Lufthansa Cityline, Lufthansa, Air Baltic, Croatia Airlines, Lufthansa City Airlines, Austrian Airlines to go to Cologne by flight.

Yes, there are direct services available from Zagreb to Cologne with the following travel companies:

• 2 direct coaches per day with FlixBus, Union Ivkoni International.
• 0 direct flights per day with Smartwings.

Omio customers who travel from Zagreb to Cologne often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Amsterdam, Berlin, London, Brussels. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Cologne and these popular destinations at a great price.

To get from Zagreb to Cologne, you can choose from several travel options including coach, train and flight.

In Cologne, visitors can explore the Cologne Cathedral, a UNESCO World Heritage Site with impressive Gothic architecture, and visit the Museum Ludwig for modern art by artists like Picasso and Warhol. A Rhine River Cruise offers scenic views of the city's skyline and landmarks, while the Hohenzollern Bridge is known for love locks and panoramic river views. The Old Town (Altstadt) charms with historic streets and traditional beer halls. Families might enjoy the Cologne Zoo, which is rich in diverse animal species. For culture and entertainment, attend a concert at the Cologne Philharmonic Hall, or discover the Belgian Quarter’s trendy boutiques and cafes. The Cologne Chocolate Museum provides an interactive experience about chocolate history, and the Botanical Gardens Flora showcases beautiful plant species and floral displays.

To fully enjoy Cologne's main attractions, including the Cologne Cathedral, museums, and Rhine River cruises, plan to spend about 2 to 3 days.