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

The cheapest way to get from Ancona to Cologne is to train and bus which costs €120 - €160 and takes 18h 37m.

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 6h 2m and costs €85 - €310.

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 Ancona and arriving at Köln via Frankfurt, Hauptbahnhof FOB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 38m.

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 Messe/Deutz Bf via München Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 38m.

How far is it from Ancona to Cologne?

The distance between Ancona and Cologne is 963 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 and bus which takes 18h 37m and costs €120 - €160.

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

It takes approximately 6h 28m 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 FlixBus, depart from Ancona station.

Where do I catch the Ancona to Cologne train from?

Ancona to Cologne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Ancona station.

Train, bus or fly from Ancona to Cologne?

The best way to get from Ancona to Cologne is to fly which takes 6h 28m and costs €100 - €330. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €140 - €250 and takes 13h 38m, you could also bus, which costs and takes 19h 38m.

Where does the Ancona to Cologne bus arrive?

Ancona to Cologne bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Frankfurt central train station.

Where does the Ancona to Cologne train arrive?

Ancona to Cologne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at München Hbf 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 1786+ hotels available in Cologne.

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

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

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

Fly Raffaello Sanzio Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport
best
1. Fly from Raffaello Sanzio Airport (AOI) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane AOI - CGN
6h 28m
€107–325
Train to Fiumicino International Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from Ancona to Roma Terminitrain
2. Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane FCO - CGN
8h 58m
€78–298
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Ancona to Villach Hbfcar
2. Take the car train from Villach Hbf to Düsseldorf Hbfcartrain
13h 11m
€189–1,130
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Ancona Torrette to Riminitrain Re
2. Take the bus from Rimini to Frankfurtbus
3. Take the train from Frankfurt(Main)Hbf to Koblenz Stadtmittetrain Rb
4. Take the train from Koblenz Stadtmitte to Koeln Suedtrain Re
18h 37m
€122–153
Drive 1,249.3 km
1. Drive from Ancona to Colognecar 1,249.3 km
11h 36m
€190–274
Fly Raffaello Sanzio Airport to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Fly from Raffaello Sanzio Airport (AOI) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane AOI - DUS
7h 3m
€117–327
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
€85–309
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 38m
€141–242
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

Ancona to Cologne by train

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13h 38mAverage Duration

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Distance: 963.3 km
Duration: 6h 28m

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

Lufthansa, Air Dolomiti, and two other airlines fly from Raffaello Sanzio Airport (AOI) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) 5 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a train from Ancona to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via München Hbf in around 13h 38m.

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