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 €120 - €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 6h 3m and costs €80 - €320.

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 21h 19m.

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, Basel SBB and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 7m.

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 which takes 13h 7m and costs €200 - €450.

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

It takes approximately 6h 44m 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 44m and costs €100 - €330. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €200 - €450 and takes 13h 7m, you could also bus, which costs €160 - €230 and takes 21h 19m.

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 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.

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

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There are 10 ways to get from Ancona to Cologne by plane, train (Trenitalia), bus, train, night 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 44m
€107–322
Train to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
cheapest
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 3m
€84–315
Train
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 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 7m
€207–450
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
€120–190
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Ancona to Brennero - Brennertrain 89
2. Take the nighttrain from Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof to Koeln Hbfnighttrain Nj
17h 50m
€147–352
Fly Raffaello Sanzio Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Fly from Raffaello Sanzio Airport (AOI) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane AOI - CGN
7h 53m
€104–402
Train, train to Venice Marco Polo Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Ancona to Bologna Centraletrain
2. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Venezia Mestretrain
3. Fly from Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane VCE - CGN
7h 48m
€96–362
Bus
1. Take the bus from Ancona to Cologne Bonn Airportbus
21h 19m
€162–222
Drive 1,249.3 km
1. Drive from Ancona to Colognecar 1,249.3 km
11h 36m
€202–291
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
€244–335

Ancona to Cologne by bus, foot, and train

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Distance: 1,047.8 km
Duration: 6h 44m

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

Air Dolomiti, Lufthansa, and two other airlines fly from Raffaello Sanzio Airport (AOI) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Ancona to Köln Hbf via Bologna centrale, Milano Centrale, Basel SBB, and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof in around 13h 7m.

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