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 €70 - €260 and takes 2h 55m.

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 55m and costs €70 - €260.

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 Hbf via Milano Centrale and Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 18m.

How far is it from Catania to Cologne?

The distance between Catania and Cologne is 1716 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 22h 47m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 3h 57m to get from Catania to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Catania to Cologne train from?

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

Bus or fly from Catania to Cologne?

The best way to get from Catania to Cologne is to fly which takes 3h 57m and costs €90 - €320. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €150 - €200 and takes 29h 58m.

Where does the Catania to Cologne train arrive?

Catania to Cologne train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity Night, arrive at Milano Centrale station.

Where can I stay near Cologne?

There are 552+ 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, 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)CTA - DUS
3h 57m
€94–314
Fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)CTA - CGN
2h 55m
€75–252
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Catania Centrale to Messina CentraleRe
2. Take the ferry from Messina Marittima to Villa S.GiovanniM1 / ...
3. Take the train from Villa S.Giovanni to Milano CentraleFr
4. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Mannheim HbfEc
5. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Köln Hbf43 / ...
22h 47m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Catania, Via D'Amico to Policoro
2. Take the bus from Policoro to Frankfurt
3. Take the bus from Frankfurt central train station to Cologne Airport CGN084 / ...
29h 58m
€153–192
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Catania to Port of Palermo
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Palermo to Port of Genoa
3. Drive from Port of Genoa to Cologne
32h 1m
€232–386
Fly to Eindhoven Airport, train
1. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Eindhoven Airport (EIN)CTA - EIN
2. Take the train from Eindhoven to Köln Hbf
6h 19m
€107–375
Bus via Bologna
1. Take the bus from Catania Fontanarossa Airport Bus Stop to Bologna CentraleItabus
2. Take the bus from Bologna Centrale to Cologne Airport CGNN537
33h 55m
€119–270
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Catania Centrale to Milano CentraleIni
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Basel SbbEc
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Köln Hbf43 / ...
29h 18m
€205–411

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

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4h 54mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,716.3 km
Duration: 3h 57m

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

Eurowings, ITA Airways, and four other airlines fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Catania, Via D'Amico to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Policoro, Policoro, Frankfurt, Frankfurt central train station, Cologne Airport CGN, and Flughafen Köln/Bonn Bf in around 29h 58m.

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