What is the cheapest way to get from Ancona to Cologne?

The cheapest way to get from Ancona to Cologne is to fly which costs €65 - €260 and takes 9h 35m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ancona to Cologne?

The fastest way to get from Ancona to Cologne is to fly which takes 6h 53m and costs €120 - €360.

Is there a direct bus between Ancona and Cologne?

No, there is no direct bus from Ancona to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Stazione F.S. and arriving at Köln via Falconara Marittima and Zürich Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 12m.

Is there a direct train between Ancona and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Ancona to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Ancona and arriving at Köln Hbf via Bologna centrale, Milano Centrale and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 53m.

How far is it from Ancona to Cologne?

The distance between Ancona and Cologne is 1247 km. The road distance is 1249.3 km.

How do I travel from Ancona to Cologne without a car?

The best way to get from Ancona to Cologne without a car is to train via Milan which takes 12h 53m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Ancona to Cologne?

It takes approximately 12h 53m to get from Ancona to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ancona to Cologne bus from?

Ancona to Cologne bus services, operated by Autolinee Ventre, depart from Falconara Marittima station.

Where do I catch the Ancona to Cologne train from?

Ancona to Cologne train services, operated by Fs, depart from Ancona station.

Train, bus or fly from Ancona to Cologne?

The best way to get from Ancona to Cologne is to train via Milan which takes 12h 53m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus via Zurich, which costs and takes 18h 12m, you could also fly, which costs €65 - €260 and takes 9h 35m.

Where does the Ancona to Cologne bus arrive?

Ancona to Cologne bus services, operated by Autolinee Ventre, arrive at Zurich station.

Where does the Ancona to Cologne train arrive?

Ancona to Cologne train services, operated by Fs, arrive at Bologna Centrale station.

Can I drive from Ancona to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Ancona to Cologne is 1249 km. It takes approximately 11h 36m to drive from Ancona to Cologne.

Where can I stay near Cologne?

There are 617+ hotels available in Cologne.

Ancona to Cologne - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane, and car train

There are 9 ways to get from Ancona to Cologne by train (Italo), bus, car, plane, car train, or train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train via Milan
best
1. Take the train from Ancona to Bologna Centraletrain Fr / ...
2. Take the train from Bologna centrale to Milano Centraletrain
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Mannheim Hbftrain Ec
4. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Köln Hbftrain 43 / ...
12h 53m
Fly Raffaello Sanzio Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Raffaello Sanzio Airport (AOI) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane AOI - CGN
9h 35m
€65–260
Bus via Zurich
1. Take the bus from Falconara Marittima to Zurichbus Senise
2. Take the bus from Zürich Bus Station to Kölnbus Ivano-Frankivsk
18h 12m
Drive 1,249.3 km
1. Drive from Ancona to Colognecar 1,249.3 km
11h 36m
€193–279
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Ancona to Villach Hbfcar
2. Take the car train from Villach Hbf to Düsseldorf Hbfcartrain
13h 11m
€191–1,132
Train
1. Take the train from Ancona to München Hbftrain 89
2. Take the train from München Hbf to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain 47 / ...
13h 31m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Ancona to Frankfurt central train stationbus N422
2. Take the bus from Frankfurt, Hauptbahnhof FOB to Kölnbus Ivano-Frankivsk
19h 38m
Fly Raffaello Sanzio Airport to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Fly from Raffaello Sanzio Airport (AOI) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane AOI - DUS
6h 53m
€120–360
Train to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Ancona to Bologna Centraletrain
2. Fly from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane BLQ - CGN
6h 2m

Raffaello Sanzio Airport (AOI) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) flights

15Weekly Planes

8h 43mAverage Duration

€63Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Ancona to Cologne.

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Distance: 1,246.5 km
Duration: 12h 53m

What companies run services between Ancona, Italy and Cologne, Germany?

You can take a train from Ancona to Köln Hbf via Bologna centrale, Milano Centrale, Mannheim Hbf, and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof in around 12h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Stazione F.S. to Köln via Falconara Stazione F.S, Falconara Marittima, Zurich, and Zürich Bus Station in around 18h 12m.

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