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

The cheapest way to get from Catania to Cologne is to fly which costs €65 - €280 and takes 2h 59m.

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

The fastest way to get from Catania to Cologne is to fly which takes 2h 59m and costs €65 - €280.

Is there a direct bus between Catania and Cologne?

No, there is no direct bus from Catania to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Catania and arriving at Köln via Sibari and Frankfurt, Hauptbahnhof FOB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 30h 37m.

Is there a direct train between Catania and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Catania to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Catania Centrale and arriving at Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Roma Termini, Milano Centrale and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 32m.

How far is it from Catania to Cologne?

The distance between Catania and Cologne is 1717 km.

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

The best way to get from Catania to Cologne without a car is to train and ferry which takes 23h 16m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 3h 50m to get from Catania to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Catania to Cologne bus from?

Catania to Cologne bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Catania station.

Where do I catch the Catania to Cologne train from?

Catania to Cologne train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, depart from Catania Centrale station.

Train, bus or fly from Catania to Cologne?

The best way to get from Catania to Cologne is to fly which takes 3h 50m and costs €80 - €310. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 30h 37m, you could also train, which costs €200 - €470 and takes 23h 32m.

Where does the Catania to Cologne bus arrive?

Catania to Cologne bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Sibari station.

Where does the Catania to Cologne train arrive?

Catania to Cologne train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, arrive at Roma Termini station.

Where can I stay near Cologne?

There are 1787+ hotels available in Cologne.

Catania to Cologne - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, bus, and car

There are 8 ways to get from Catania to Cologne by plane, train, ferry, bus, car, car ferry, train (Trenitalia), or night train

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

Fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
best
1. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane CTA - DUS
3h 50m
€85–306
Fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane CTA - CGN
2h 59m
€68–271
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Catania Centrale to Messina Centraletrain Re
2. Take the ferry from Messina Marittima to Villa S.Giovanniferry M1 / ...
3. Take the train from Villa S.Giovanni to Milano Centraletrain Fr
4. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Mannheim Hbftrain Ec
5. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain 47 / ...
23h 16m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Catania to Sibaribus 582 / ...
2. Take the bus from Sibari to Frankfurtbus
3. Take the bus from Frankfurt, Hauptbahnhof FOB to Kölnbus
30h 37m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Catania to Port of Palermocar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Palermo to Port of Genoacarferry
3. Drive from Port of Genoa to Colognecar
32h 4m
€236–375
Train
1. Take the train from Catania Centrale to Roma Terminitrain Ic
2. Take the train from Roma Termini to Milano Centraletrain Fr / ...
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Mannheim Hbftrain Ec
4. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain 47 / ...
23h 32m
€207–463
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Catania to Sibaribus 582 / ...
2. Take the bus from Sibari to Frankfurt central train stationbus
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Hbftrain 49 / ...
35h 41m
€179–294
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Catania Centrale to Milano Centralenighttrain Ini
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Mannheim Hbftrain Ec
3. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Köln Hbftrain 43 / ...
28h 57m
€236–441

Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) flights

7Weekly Planes

4h 33mAverage Duration

€71Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Catania to Cologne.

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Distance: 1,717.4 km
Duration: 3h 50m

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

Eurowings, Lufthansa City, and Lufthansa fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Catania to Köln via Sibari, Frankfurt, and Frankfurt, Hauptbahnhof FOB in around 30h 37m.

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