There are 11 ways to get from Cologne to Crema by train, plane, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Line 41 train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Milan Linate Airport, bus
best- Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Düsseldorf Hbftrain
- Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN)plane DUS - LIN
- Take the bus from Zelo, Peschiera Borromeo to Cremabus
6h 19m€93–253Fly Düsseldorf International Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
cheapest- Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane DUS - MXP
- Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Milano Centraletrain
7h 31m€39–178Train
- Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurttrain 41 / ...
- Take the train from Frankfurt to Chiassotrain Ec
- Take the train from Chiasso to Milano Centraletrain S11
12h 25m€254–396Bus via Zurich
- Take the bus from Köln to Zürich Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from ZÜRICH, Carparkplatz am Sihlquai to Milano - Famagostabus
- Take the bus from Milano, San Donato M3 to Cremabus
12h 36m€121–154Drive 869.2 km
- Drive from Cologne to Cremacar 869.2 km
8h 18m€140–202Train to Frankfurt, fly to Milan Linate Airport
- Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurttrain
- Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN)plane FRA - LIN
6h 8m€71–208Fly Cologne Bonn Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
- Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane CGN - MXP
- Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Milano Centraletrain
6h 55m€64–229Fly Cologne Bonn Airport to Il Caravaggio International Airport, train
- Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY)plane CGN - BGY
- Take the train from Bergamo to Trevigliotrain
- Take the train from Treviglio to Crematrain
7h 14m€65–233Fly Cologne Bonn Airport to Verona Villafranca Airport, train
- Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Verona Villafranca Airport (VRN)plane CGN - VRN
- Take the train from Verona Porta Nuova to Trevigliotrain
7h 10m€81–236Train via Freiburg im Breisgau
- Take the train from Köln Hbf to Freiburg im Breisgau Train Stationtrain 43 / ...
- Take the train from Freiburg im Breisgau Train Station to Luganotrain Ec
- Take the train from Varese to Trevigliotrain S5
13h 17m€199–342Bus
- Take the bus from Bonn UN Campus to Milanbus FlixBus N11
- Take the bus from Milano, San Donato M3 to Cremabus K525 / ...
18h 48m€79–123
Cologne to Crema by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Crema is to fly and train which costs €35 - €180 and takes 7h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Cologne to Crema is to train and fly which takes 6h 8m and costs €70 - €210.
No, there is no direct bus from Cologne to Crema. However, there are services departing from Köln and arriving at Crema via ZÜRICH, Carparkplatz am Sihlquai, famagosta m2, rogoredo m3 and Milano, San Donato M3. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 36m.
No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Crema. However, there are services departing from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf and arriving at Crema via Frankfurt, Chiasso, Milano Centrale and Treviglio. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 25m.
The distance between Cologne and Crema is 777 km. The road distance is 869.2 km.
The best way to get from Cologne to Crema without a car is to train which takes 12h 25m and costs €250 - €400.
It takes approximately 6h 19m to get from Cologne to Crema, including transfers.
Cologne to Crema bus services, operated by GrandBus, depart from Köln station.
Cologne to Crema train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf station.
The best way to get from Cologne to Crema is to train which takes 12h 25m and costs €250 - €400. Alternatively, you can bus via Zurich, which costs €120 - €160 and takes 12h 36m.
What companies run services between Cologne, Germany and Crema, Italy?
You can take a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Crema via Frankfurt, Chiasso, Milano Centrale, and Treviglio in around 12h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Köln to Crema via ZÜRICH, Carparkplatz am Sihlquai, Milano - Famagosta, famagosta m2, rogoredo m3, and Milano, San Donato M3 in around 12h 36m.
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Düsseldorf International Airport to Milan Linate Airport via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €75–330
Flights from Düsseldorf International Airport to Milan Linate Airport via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €100–330
Flights from Frankfurt to Milan Linate Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €50–550
Flights from Frankfurt to Milan Linate Airport via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €50–350
Flights from Cologne Bonn Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €80–290
Flights from Düsseldorf International Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- €85–290
Flights from Düsseldorf International Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- €80–290
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Düsseldorf Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €7–14
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €30–65
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €30–60
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Köln Hbf to Freiburg im Breisgau Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €80–160
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
- Phone
- 025803971
- aticremona@pec.it
- Website
- cremona.autoguidovie.it
Bus from Zelo, Peschiera Borromeo to Crema
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €3–5
- Schedules at
- cremona.autoguidovie.it
Bus from Milano, San Donato M3 to Crema
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €4–6
- Schedules at
- cremona.autoguidovie.it
Bus from Milano, San Donato M3 to Crema
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €4–6
- Schedules at
- cremona.autoguidovie.it
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Booking & Getting There
Cologne to Crema bus services, operated by GrandBus, arrive at Zürich Bus Station.
Cologne to Crema train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Frankfurt station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Crema is 869 km. It takes approximately 8h 18m to drive from Cologne to Crema.
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