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

The cheapest way to get from Ancona to Cologne is to train and fly which costs €75 - €270 and takes 5h 39m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ancona to Cologne is to train and fly which takes 5h 39m and costs €75 - €270.

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 Basel, Bahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 15m.

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 Reggio Emilia Av, Milano Centrale, Basel SBB and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 5m.

How far is it from Ancona to Cologne?

The distance between Ancona and Cologne is 1272 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 Mannheim which takes 13h 5m and costs €220 - €600.

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

It takes approximately 13h 5m 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 Trenitalia Frecce, 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 Mannheim which takes 13h 5m and costs €220 - €600. Alternatively, you can bus via Basel, which costs and takes 19h 15m, you could also fly, which costs €110 - €340 and takes 9h 36m.

Where does the Ancona to Cologne bus arrive?

Ancona to Cologne bus services, operated by Autolinee Ventre, arrive at Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse station.

Where does the Ancona to Cologne train arrive?

Ancona to Cologne train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, arrive at Reggio Emilia Av 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.

How do I get a train ticket from Ancona to Cologne?

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Ancona to Cologne - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane, and car train

There are 10 ways to get from Ancona to Cologne by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, plane, car train, train, or ferry

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 Mannheim
best
1. Take the train from Ancona to Reggio Emilia Avtrain Fr
2. Take the train from Reggio Emilia Av to Milano Centraletrain Fr
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Basel Sbbtrain Ec
4. Take the train from Basel SBB to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain 12 / ...
5. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Köln Hbftrain 42 / ...
13h 5m
€222–561
Train to Federico Fellini Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from Ancona to Rimini Miramaretrain
2. Fly from Federico Fellini Airport (RMI) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane RMI - CGN
5h 39m
€78–267
Bus via Basel
1. Take the bus from Falconara Marittima to Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strassebus Senise
2. Take the bus from Basel, Bahnhof to Kölnbus Ivano-Frankivsk
19h 15m
Drive 1,249.3 km
1. Drive from Ancona to Colognecar 1,249.3 km
11h 36m
€198–286
Fly Raffaello Sanzio Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Fly from Raffaello Sanzio Airport (AOI) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane AOI - CGN
9h 36m
€114–333
Train
1. Take the train from Ancona to Milano Centraletrain Fr
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Basel Sbbtrain Ec
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Köln Hbftrain 43 / ...
13h 45m
€209–799
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
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Ancona to Kufsteincar
2. Take the car train from Kufstein to Kassel-Wilhelmshöhecartrain
3. Drive from Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe to Colognecar
14h 56m
€237–332
Fly Raffaello Sanzio Airport to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Fly from Raffaello Sanzio Airport (AOI) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane AOI - DUS
6h 40m
€117–271
Catamaran to Zadar Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the ferry from Port of Ancona to Port of Zadarferry
2. Fly from Zadar Airport (ZAD) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane ZAD - CGN
9h 24m
€107–335

Ancona to Cologne by train

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Distance: 1,272 km
Duration: 13h 5m

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

You can take a train from Ancona to Köln Hbf via Reggio Emilia Av, Milano Centrale, Basel SBB, and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof in around 13h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Stazione F.S. to Köln via Falconara Stazione F.S, Falconara Marittima, Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse, and Basel, Bahnhof in around 19h 15m.

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