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

The cheapest way to get from Ancona to Cologne is to bus and train which costs €110 - €190 and takes 18h 49m.

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 42m and costs €65 - €340.

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 Cologne Bonn Airport via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 58m.

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 Reggio Emilia Av, Milano Centrale, Basel SBB and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 6m.

How far is it from Ancona to Cologne?

The distance between Ancona and Cologne is 1048 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 Basel which takes 13h 6m and costs €210 - €440.

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

It takes approximately 6h 42m 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 Onebus, depart from Ancona 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 fly which takes 6h 42m and costs €100 - €340. Alternatively, you can train via Basel, which costs €210 - €440 and takes 13h 6m, you could also bus, which costs €160 - €230 and takes 20h 58m.

Where does the Ancona to Cologne bus arrive?

Ancona to Cologne bus services, operated by Onebus, arrive at Cologne Bonn Airport 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 - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and car train

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

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Fly Raffaello Sanzio Airport to Düsseldorf International Airport
best
1. Fly from Raffaello Sanzio Airport (AOI) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane AOI - DUS
6h 42m
€107–335
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 42m
€66–340
Train via Basel
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 Messe/Deutz Bftrain 47 / ...
13h 6m
€219–433
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Ancona to Frankfurt central train stationbus N422
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Hbftrain Ice / ...
18h 49m
€115–183
Drive 1,249.3 km
1. Drive from Ancona to Colognecar 1,249.3 km
11h 36m
€200–289
Fly Raffaello Sanzio Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Fly from Raffaello Sanzio Airport (AOI) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane AOI - CGN
9h 18m
€103–308
Train
1. Take the train from Ancona to Brennero - Brennertrain 89
2. Take the train from Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof to Köln Hbftrain Drf
18h 13m
€155–346
Bus
1. Take the bus from Ancona to Cologne Bonn Airportbus
20h 58m
€161–222
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Ancona to Kufsteincar
2. Take the cartrain from Kufstein to Kassel-Wilhelmshöhecartrain
3. Drive from Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe to Colognecar
14h 56m
€238–334

Ancona to Cologne by train

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Distance: 1,047.8 km
Duration: 6h 42m

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

Air Dolomiti, Lufthansa, and three other airlines fly from Raffaello Sanzio Airport (AOI) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Ancona to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Reggio Emilia Av, Milano Centrale, Basel SBB, and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof in around 13h 6m.

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