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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Ancona is to fly and train which costs €60 - €290 and takes 6h 9m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Ancona is to fly and train which takes 6h 9m and costs €60 - €290.

Is there a direct bus between Cologne and Ancona?

No, there is no direct bus from Cologne to Ancona. However, there are services departing from Köln and arriving at Ancona via Frankfurt central train station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 13m.

Is there a direct train between Cologne and Ancona?

No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Ancona. However, there are services departing from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf and arriving at Ancona via München Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 4m.

How far is it from Cologne to Ancona?

The distance between Cologne and Ancona is 963 km. The road distance is 1246.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Cologne to Ancona without a car is to train which takes 15h 4m and costs €100 - €280.

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

It takes approximately 6h 32m to get from Cologne to Ancona, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Ancona bus from?

Cologne to Ancona bus services, operated by GrandBus, depart from Köln station.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Ancona train from?

Cologne to Ancona train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf station.

Train, bus or fly from Cologne to Ancona?

The best way to get from Cologne to Ancona is to fly which takes 6h 32m and costs €75 - €310. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €100 - €280 and takes 15h 4m, you could also bus, which costs and takes 19h 13m.

Where does the Cologne to Ancona bus arrive?

Cologne to Ancona bus services, operated by GrandBus, arrive at Frankfurt, Hauptbahnhof FOB station.

Where does the Cologne to Ancona train arrive?

Cologne to Ancona train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at München Hbf station.

Can I drive from Cologne to Ancona?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Ancona is 1246 km. It takes approximately 11h 39m to drive from Cologne to Ancona.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Ancona?

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Cologne to Ancona - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and car train

There are 10 ways to get from Cologne to Ancona by plane, train, bus, car, or car 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 Cologne Bonn Airport to Raffaello Sanzio Airport
best
1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Raffaello Sanzio Airport (AOI)plane CGN - AOI
6h 32m
€77–305
Fly Cologne Bonn Airport to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)plane CGN - BLQ
2. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Anconatrain
6h 9m
€64–282
Train
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to München Hbftrain 41 / ...
2. Take the train from München Hbf to Anconatrain 89
15h 4m
€107–276
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Frankfurt(Main)Hbftrain Ice
2. Take the bus from Frankfurt to Riminibus
3. Take the train from Rimini to Ancona Torrettetrain Re
16h 20m
€106–198
Drive 1,246.4 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Anconacar 1,246.4 km
11h 39m
€190–275
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Raffaello Sanzio Airport
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to D-Flughafen Bftrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Raffaello Sanzio Airport (AOI)plane DUS - AOI
8h 18m
€145–332
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport, train
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)plane FRA - BLQ
3. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Anconatrain
6h 41m
€139–364
Fly Cologne Bonn Airport to Fiumicino International Airport, train
1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO)plane CGN - FCO
2. Take the train from Roma Termini to Anconatrain
9h 32m
€77–290
Bus
1. Take the bus from Köln to Frankfurt, Hauptbahnhof FOBbus Ivano-Frankivsk
2. Take the bus from Frankfurt central train station to Anconabus N422
19h 13m
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Cologne to Düsseldorf Hbfcar
2. Take the car train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Villach Hbfcartrain
3. Drive from Villach Hbf to Anconacar
12h 50m
€186–1,128

Cologne to Ancona by train

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15h 4mAverage Duration

€107Cheapest Price

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Distance: 963.3 km
Duration: 6h 32m

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

Lufthansa, Air Dolomiti, and four other airlines fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Raffaello Sanzio Airport (AOI) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Ancona via München Hbf in around 15h 4m.

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