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 - €270 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 - €270.

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 Roma Termini, Milano Centrale and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 2m.

How far is it from Catania to Cologne?

The distance between Catania and Cologne is 1633 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 50m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 2h 59m 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, 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 2h 59m and costs €65 - €270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €110 - €260 and takes 33h 5m, you could also train, which costs €300 - €600 and takes 23h 2m.

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 1794+ hotels available in Cologne.

Catania to Cologne - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, and car

There are 9 ways to get from Catania to Cologne by plane, train, ferry, car, car ferry, bus, 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 Cologne Bonn Airport
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1. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane CTA - CGN
2h 59m
€69–268
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 Hbftrain 43 / ...
22h 50m
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
€242–426
Bus
1. Take the bus from Catania to Bologna Centralebus N597
2. Take the bus from Bologna Centrale to Cologne Airport CGNbus N537
33h 5m
€115–253
Fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane CTA - DUS
3h 50m
€91–306
Fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane CTA - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain
4h 4m
€123–305
Train
1. Take the train from Catania Centrale to Roma Terminitrain Ic
2. Take the train from Roma Termini to Milano Centraletrain
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Mannheim Hbftrain Ec
4. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Köln Hbftrain 43 / ...
23h 2m
€303–575
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Catania Airport to Milazzobus
2. Take the bus from Milazzo Via dei Mille to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnanobus
3. Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Frankfurt - Airport Bus Stationbus
4. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Hbftrain 43 / ...
34h 30m
€137–257
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
€250–441

Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) flights

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Distance: 1,632.9 km
Duration: 2h 59m

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

Eurowings, Ryanair, and two other airlines fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Catania to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Bologna Centrale, Cologne Airport CGN, and Flughafen Köln/Bonn Bf in around 33h 5m.

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