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 €80 - €230 and takes 4h 56m.

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 3h 26m and costs €65 - €280.

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 Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 1m.

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 23h 49m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 3h 26m 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 3h 26m and costs €65 - €280. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €140 - €260 and takes 34h 41m, you could also train, which costs €300 - €600 and takes 24h 1m.

Where does the Catania to Cologne train arrive?

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

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

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Where can I stay near Cologne?

There are 1823+ hotels available in Cologne.

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

There are 8 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
3h 26m
€65–280
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 Frankfurt(Main)Hbftrain Ec
5. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Hbftrain Ice
23h 49m
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
€267–416
Bus
1. Take the bus from Catania to Bolognabus Catania
2. Take the bus from Bologna Centrale to Cologne Airport CGNbus N537
34h 41m
€144–253
Fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane CTA - DUS
4h 56m
€81–226
Fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane CTA - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt Flughafen Fernb to Köln Hbftrain
4h 30m
€102–332
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 Frankfurt(Main)Hbftrain Ec
4. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Hbftrain Ice
24h 1m
€300–578
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Catania Centrale to Milano Centralenighttrain Ini
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Freiburg(Breisgau) Hbftrain Ec
3. Take the night train from Freiburg(Breisgau) Hbf to Koeln Hbfnighttrain Nj
32h 3m
€239–478

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

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4h 6mAverage Duration

€66Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,632.9 km
Duration: 3h 26m

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 Koeln Hbf via Bologna Centrale, Cologne Airport CGN, and Koeln/Bonn Flughafen in around 34h 41m.

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