What are the best sights and things to do in Cologne?

Once in Cologne, you can exploring the city. The top sights and things to do are Köln Triangle Panorama, Twelve Romanesque churches, Cologne Zoo, Hohenzollern Bridge, Historic Town Hall.

Trains from Sofia to Cologne

TodayMay 15

from $155

TomorrowMay 16

from $126

SatMay 17

from $129

SunMay 18

from $111

MonMay 19

TueMay 20

WedMay 21

ThuMay 22

Next departures to Cologne

One passenger / one way

This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest + Fastest
Departure time: May 16 at 10:50pm
Departure city: Sofia
Departure location: Serdika
Arrival time: May 18 at 1:45pm
Destination city: Cologne
Destination location: Hbf
Operated by: Flixbus + Flixtrain
Flixbus + Flixtrain
Vehicle: BusDuration: 1d 15h

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Compare 2 ways to go from Sofia to Cologne.

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$82 - $204	Average Duration1d 12h	CO₂ emissions 38kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	CheapestMost eco-friendly
Carpool	Average Price$122 - $122	Average Duration19h 40m	CO₂ emissions 65kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars	Fastest

Busbud recommends carpooling from Sofia to Cologne

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Cologne. The journey takes about 19 hours 40 minutes and with fares starting at just $122, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

19h 40mAverage Duration

$122Cheapest ticket

65kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular train stations and stops in Sofia and Cologne?

Stops in Sofia

A - Serdika

Stops in Cologne

A - Hbf

B - Cologne/Bonn Airport

C - Köln-Blumenberg

D - Köln-Dellbrück

E - Köln-Holweide

F - Köln Volkhovener Weg

Frequently asked questions for your trip Sofia - Cologne

What are the best sights and things to do in Cologne?

About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

There are many train stations in the world, check it station pages on Busbud to get all information you need.

No matter if you plan to take a regional or high-speed train to Cologne, the planet will thank you. You’ll help to protect the beautiful landscapes that will unfold before your very eyes.

The train emits up to 30x less CO2 for a trip between Sofia and Cologne compared to the same trip made by plane or car. A truly ecological mode of transport that will allow you to easily reduce your carbon footprint.

Make a music playlist for your train ride from Sofia to Cologne, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

The longest train journey in the world is between Europe and Asia. This long journey starts from Porto in Portugal and crosses the whole European continent to reach Hanoi in Vietnam in 12 days while traveling more than 17,000 km.

Some trains in Sweden can recover more than a fifth of the energy they use by braking. This is especially true with ore trains as they descend from Narvik to Kiruna.

Railway companies played a major role as early as 1883 in the use of time zones as we know them today.

Will you be returning to Sofia by train?

Train from Cologne to Sofia

Top Traveled Train Routes

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Trains tickets from Sofia to Cologne

One passenger / one way

Next departures to Cologne

One passenger / one way

One passenger / one way

One passenger / one way

Compare 2 ways to go from Sofia to Cologne.

Where are the popular train stations and stops in Sofia and Cologne?

Frequently asked questions for your trip Sofia - Cologne