Exploring Cologne: A Comprehensive Distance Guide

Cologne is a city in Germany, located 43 miles (69 km) from Aachen, 81 miles (130 km) from Liege, 133 miles (214 km) from Brussels, 360 miles (579 km) from Berlin, and 4,343.21 km from the North Pole. The distance from Cologne to other cities depends on the mode of transportation used. For example, flying non-stop from Berlin to Cologne in a private jet would cover a distance of 297 miles (479 km) in about 1 hour and 6 minutes. On the other hand, driving non-stop from Berlin to Cologne would cover a distance of 360 miles (579 km) and take about 5 hours and 45 minutes.

How far is Cologne from Berlin?

The distance between Cologne and Berlin is approximately 343 miles or 551 kilometres. The road distance is a little longer, at around 357-360 miles or 579 kilometres.

The distance between the two cities can be covered in 4 hours and 28-29 minutes by train, in 10-12 hours by bus, in 3 hours by plane, or in 5-6 hours by car.

By Train

The fastest way to travel between Cologne and Berlin is by train. The journey takes around 4 hours and 28-29 minutes, and trains depart hourly. The price of a train ticket ranges from $45 to $190.

By Bus

There is no direct bus between Cologne and Berlin. The journey takes between 10 and 12 hours, including transfers, and buses depart four times a week. A bus ticket costs between $50 and $75.

By Plane

Flying is the quickest way to get from Cologne to Berlin, with the flight itself taking only 1 hour and 6 minutes. However, when you factor in the time it takes to get to and from the airport, as well as security checks and waiting times, the total travel time increases to around 5 hours. A plane ticket costs between $50 and $280.

By Car

The driving distance between Cologne and Berlin is 357-360 miles, and it takes approximately 5-6 hours to drive between the two cities.

How far is Cologne from Brussels?

The distance between Cologne and Brussels is 135 miles or 214 kilometres. The road distance is slightly shorter at 133.5 miles or 214 kilometres.

The fastest way to travel from Brussels to Cologne is by train, which takes 1 hour and 41 minutes and costs $21 - $55. The cheapest way to travel is by rideshare, which costs $16 and takes 2 hours and 47 minutes.

There are four ways to get from Brussels to Cologne: by train, night train, rideshare or car. The train from Brussels-Nord to Koeln Hbf takes 1 hour and 41 minutes and departs every four hours.

How far is Cologne from Aachen?

There are several ways to travel from Cologne to Aachen, including by train, rideshare, night bus, taxi, or car. The distance between the two cities is approximately 40 to 44.8 miles, and the road distance is about 46 to 46.3 miles.

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Aachen is by taxi, which takes around 43 minutes to travel the 46 miles. This option costs around $170 to $210. The cheapest option is by rideshare, which costs between $1 and $8 and takes about 1 hour and 6 minutes.

If you choose to travel by train, there are direct trains departing from Koeln Hbf and arriving at Aachen Hbf. The journey takes about 36 to 52 minutes and costs between $5 and $90. There are around 52 trains running this route per day.

For those who prefer to travel by bus, there is a direct overnight bus service departing from Köln Hbf and arriving at Aachen, Hbf. This journey takes about 2 hours and 11 minutes.

How far is Cologne from Liege?

The distance between Cologne, Germany and Liege, Belgium is approximately 64 to 65 miles or 103 to 104 kilometres "as the crow flies". In a private plane, this distance can be covered in about 38 minutes.

The driving distance from Liege to Cologne is about 81 miles or 130 kilometres, and the travel time by car is about 1 hour and 27 minutes to 1 hour and 30 minutes. However, if you're planning a road trip, you might want to make some stops along the way, which would increase the total travel time. For example, if you were to stop in Thimister-Clermont, Raeren, Wurselen, and Cologne for about an hour each, your total travel time would be around 2 hours.

If you're considering flying commercially, you would need to factor in the time it takes to get to and from the airport, as well as any wait times and layovers. For example, if you were to fly from Liège Airport (LGG) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) with a layover, the total travel time could be around 10 hours.

How far is Cologne from the North Pole?

Cologne is located 2,698.74 miles (4,343.21 km) south of the North Pole. To put that into perspective, here are the distances between Cologne and other notable locations:

• Cologne is 3,519.66 miles (5,664.35 km) north of the equator, placing it in the northern hemisphere.
• The distance from Cologne to the South Pole is 9,738.76 miles (15,673.01 km) in the north.
• The furthest cities from Cologne (with a population of at least 500,000) are Melbourne (16,433 km), Brisbane (16,155 km), and Adelaide (15,788 km).

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