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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Catanzaro is to train and fly which costs €80 - €270 and takes 6h 47m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Catanzaro is to train and fly which takes 6h 41m and costs €100 - €310.

Is there a direct train between Cologne and Catanzaro?

No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Catanzaro. However, there are services departing from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf and arriving at Catanzaro via Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10, Ostbahnhof, Bologna Centrale and Lamezia T.Nicastro. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 49m.

How far is it from Cologne to Catanzaro?

The distance between Cologne and Catanzaro is 1645 km. The road distance is 1949.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Cologne to Catanzaro without a car is to train which takes 21h 49m and costs €200 - €600.

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

It takes approximately 6h 47m to get from Cologne to Catanzaro, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Catanzaro train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Cologne to Catanzaro?

The best way to get from Cologne to Catanzaro is to train which takes 21h 49m and costs €200 - €600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €140 - €210 and takes 28h 41m, you could also fly, which costs €100 - €360 and takes 11h 56m.

Where does the Cologne to Catanzaro train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cologne to Catanzaro?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Catanzaro is 1950 km. It takes approximately 18h 46m to drive from Cologne to Catanzaro.

Where can I stay near Catanzaro?

There are 292+ hotels available in Catanzaro.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Cologne to Catanzaro by train, plane, bus, car, night train, 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.

Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Lamezia Terme International Airport
best
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Duesseldorf Flughafen
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Lamezia Terme International Airport (SUF)DUS - SUF
6h 47m
€81–263
Train
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to München Hbf41 / ...
2. Take the train from Ostbahnhof to Bologna Centrale89
3. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Lamezia Terme
21h 49m
€203–565
Bus
1. Take the bus from Cologne Airport CGN to Frankfurt central train station027 / ...
2. Take the bus from Frankfurt to Crotone
3. Take the bus from Crotone to Germaneto Università
28h 41m
€144–201
Drive 1,949.5 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Catanzaro1,949.5 km
18h 46m
€305–440
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Lamezia Terme International Airport
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurt
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Lamezia Terme International Airport (SUF)FRA - SUF
6h 41m
€104–301
Fly Cologne Bonn Airport to Crotone Airport
1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Crotone Airport (CRV)CGN - CRV
11h 56m
€103–358
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Ulm Hauptbahnhof47 / ...
2. Take the night train from Ulm Hbf to Venezia MestreNj
3. Take the train from Venezia Mestre to Lamezia Terme C.Fr
24h 59m
€183–692
Bus via Catanzaro - Piazza Montenero
1. Take the bus from Cologne Airport CGN to Frankfurt central train station027 / ...
2. Take the bus from Frankfurt central train station to Crotone
3. Take the bus from Crotone - Terminal Autolinee Romano to Catanzaro - Piazza Montenero
36h 6m
€168–241
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Cologne to Düsseldorf Hbf
2. Take the car train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Villach Hbf
3. Drive from Villach Hbf to Catanzaro
21h 6m
€306–1,298

Cologne to Catanzaro by train

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21h 49mAverage Duration

€203Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,644.9 km
Duration: 6h 47m

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

You can take a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Catanzaro via München Hbf, Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10, Muenchen Ost, Ostbahnhof, Bologna Centrale, and Lamezia T.Nicastro in around 21h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Germaneto Università via Flughafen Köln/Bonn Bf, Cologne Airport CGN, Frankfurt central train station, Frankfurt, Crotone, and Crotone in around 28h 41m.

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