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 - €230 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 - €230.

Is there a direct bus between Cologne and Catania?

No, there is no direct bus from Cologne to Catania. However, there are services departing from Köln and arriving at Catania Aeroporto via Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai and Milano. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 34h.

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 Frankfurt, Chiasso, Milano Centrale and Roma Termini. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 39m.

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 24h 39m and costs €420 - €1100.

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 bus from?

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

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 - €230. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €420 - €1100 and takes 24h 39m, you could also bus, which costs €110 - €280 and takes 33h 53m.

Where does the Cologne to Catania bus arrive?

Cologne to Catania bus services, operated by GrandBus, arrive at Zürich Bus Station.

Where does the Cologne to Catania train arrive?

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

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

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Where can I stay near Catania?

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

There are 9 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
€63–226
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 Roma Terminitrain
5. Take the train from Roma Termini to Catania Centraletrain Ic
24h 39m
€421–1,102
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
€269–405
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
€118–276
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
€86–249
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
€106–342
Train via Munich
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
€322–728
Bus via Zurich
1. Take the bus from Köln to Zürich Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnanobus
3. Take the bus from Milano to Catania Aeroportobus
34h
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
€221–783

Cologne to Catania by train and bus

4Weekly Services

33h 53mAverage Duration

€118Cheapest Price

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

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

Eurowings, Ryanair, and two other airlines fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Catania Centrale via Frankfurt, Chiasso, Milano Centrale, and Roma Termini in around 24h 39m.

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