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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Calabria is to fly which costs €85 - €310 and takes 7h 8m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Calabria is to fly which takes 6h 10m and costs €80 - €240.

Is there a direct train between Cologne and Calabria?

No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Calabria. However, there are services departing from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf and arriving at Reggio Calabria Lido via Frankfurt, Chiasso, Milano Centrale and Reggio Calabria C.Le. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 23m.

How far is it from Cologne to Calabria?

The distance between Cologne and Calabria is 1596 km. The road distance is 2069 km.

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

The best way to get from Cologne to Calabria without a car is to train which takes 22h 23m and costs €430 - €1100.

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

It takes approximately 7h 8m to get from Cologne to Calabria, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Calabria train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Cologne to Calabria?

The best way to get from Cologne to Calabria is to fly which takes 7h 8m and costs €85 - €310. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €430 - €1100 and takes 22h 23m, you could also bus, which costs €130 - €200 and takes 31h 37m.

Where does the Cologne to Calabria train arrive?

Cologne to Calabria train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Frankfurt station.

Can I drive from Cologne to Calabria?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Calabria is 2069 km. It takes approximately 18h 57m to drive from Cologne to Calabria.

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

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Cologne to Calabria - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and night train

There are 11 ways to get from Cologne to Calabria by plane, train, bus, night train, 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 Reggio Calabria Airport
best
1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Reggio Calabria Airport (REG)plane CGN - REG
7h 8m
€90–309
Fly Cologne Bonn Airport to Lamezia Terme International Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Lamezia Terme International Airport (SUF)plane CGN - SUF
6h 10m
€81–235
Train
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurttrain 41 / ...
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Chiassotrain Ec
3. Take the train from Chiasso to Milano Centraletrain S11
4. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Reggio Calabriatrain
22h 23m
€432–1,105
Bus
1. Take the bus from Cologne Airport CGN to Milanbus FlixBus N487 / ...
2. Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Reggio Calabriabus Milano
31h 37m
€139–198
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Hauptbahnhoftrain 42 / ...
2. Take the night train from Stuttgart Hbf to Padovanighttrain Nj
3. Take the train from Padova to Reggio Calabria C.Letrain Fr
28h 24m
€249–644
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Lamezia Terme International Airport
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to D-Flughafen Bftrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Lamezia Terme International Airport (SUF)plane DUS - SUF
6h 35m
€109–275
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Lamezia Terme International Airport
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Lamezia Terme International Airport (SUF)plane FRA - SUF
6h 40m
€122–311
Fly Cologne Bonn Airport to Crotone Airport
1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Crotone Airport (CRV)plane CGN - CRV
7h 52m
€124–480
Bus via Zurich
1. Take the bus from Köln to Zürich Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Zürich Bus Station to Parmabus 36
3. Take the bus from Parma Bus Station to Villa San Giovanni-Piazza Stazionebus
32h 49m
Drive 2,069 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Reggio Calabriacar 2,069 km
18h 57m
€330–476
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Cologne to Fuldacar
2. Take the car train from Fulda to Villach Hbfcartrain
3. Drive from Villach Hbf to Reggio Calabriacar
25h 6m
€360–511

Cologne to Calabria by train

6Weekly Trains

22h 23mAverage Duration

€432Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,596.2 km
Duration: 7h 8m

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

Eurowings, ITA Airways, and Ryanair fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Reggio Calabria Airport (REG) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Reggio Calabria Lido via Frankfurt, Chiasso, Milano Centrale, and Reggio Calabria C.Le in around 22h 23m.

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