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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Catania is to fly which costs €60 - €210 and takes 4h 47m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Catania is to fly which takes 4h 47m and costs €60 - €210.

Is there a direct train between Cologne and Catania?

No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Catania. However, there are services departing from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf and arriving at Catania Centrale via München Hbf, Verona Porta Nuova and Roma Termini. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 15m.

How far is it from Cologne to Catania?

The distance between Cologne and Catania is 1633 km.

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

The best way to get from Cologne to Catania without a car is to train which takes 26h 15m and costs €320 - €750.

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

It takes approximately 4h 47m to get from Cologne to Catania, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Catania train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Cologne to Catania?

The best way to get from Cologne to Catania is to fly which takes 4h 47m and costs €60 - €210. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €320 - €750 and takes 26h 15m, you could also bus, which costs €120 - €280 and takes 33h 53m.

Where does the Cologne to Catania train arrive?

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

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

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Where can I stay near Catania?

There are 4759+ hotels available in Catania.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Cologne to Catania by plane, train (Trenitalia), car, car ferry, bus, train, 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 from Cologne Bonn Airport
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1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane CGN - CTA
4h 47m
€63–207
Train
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to München Hbftrain 41 / ...
2. Take the train from München Hbf to Verona Porta Nuovatrain 89
3. Take the train from Verona Porta Nuova to Roma Terminitrain
4. Take the train from Roma Termini to Catania Centraletrain Ic
26h 15m
€322–729
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Cologne to Port of Genoacar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Genoa to Port of Palermocarferry
3. Drive from Port of Palermo to Cataniacar
32h 16m
€270–406
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Köln to Zürich Bus Stationbus
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luganotrain Ec / ...
3. Take the train from Lugano to Malpensa Aeroporto T2train S50
4. Take the bus from Milan Malpensa Terminal 2 Arrivals to Catania Fontanarossa Airport Bus Stopbus
33h 43m
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to D-Flughafen Bftrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane DUS - CTA
5h 17m
€86–239
Train to Frankfurt, fly
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane FRA - CTA
5h 24m
€83–353
Bus
1. Take the bus from Cologne Airport CGN to Bologna Centralebus N537
2. Take the bus from Bologna Centrale to Catania Via D'Amico Bus Stationbus Itabus
33h 53m
€123–276
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Basel SBBtrain 43 / ...
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Luganotrain Ec
3. Take the train from Lugano to Milano Centraletrain
4. Take the night train from Milano Centrale to Catania Centralenighttrain Ini
29h 9m
€221–795

Cologne to Catania by train

8Weekly Trains

26h 15mAverage Duration

€322Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,632.9 km
Duration: 4h 47m

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

Eurowings, Lufthansa City, and three other airlines fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Catania Centrale via München Hbf, Verona Porta Nuova, and Roma Termini in around 26h 15m.

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