What is the cheapest way to get from Cologne to L'Aquila?

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to L'Aquila is to train and fly and bus which costs €70 - €260 and takes 8h 23m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cologne to L'Aquila?

The fastest way to get from Cologne to L'Aquila is to fly and bus which takes 7h 46m and costs €80 - €270.

Is there a direct train between Cologne and L'Aquila?

No, there is no direct train from Cologne to L'Aquila. However, there are services departing from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf and arriving at L'aquila via München Hbf, Bologna Centrale and Pescara Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 23m.

How far is it from Cologne to L'Aquila?

The distance between Cologne and L'Aquila is 1245 km. The road distance is 1428.6 km.

How do I travel from Cologne to L'Aquila without a car?

The best way to get from Cologne to L'Aquila without a car is to train and bus which takes 16h 15m and costs €140 - €350.

How long does it take to get from Cologne to L'Aquila?

It takes approximately 7h 46m to get from Cologne to L'Aquila, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to L'Aquila train from?

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

Train or bus from Cologne to L'Aquila?

The best way to get from Cologne to L'Aquila is to bus which takes 22h 8m and costs €110 - €160. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €130 - €360 and takes 18h 23m.

Where does the Cologne to L'Aquila train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cologne to L'Aquila?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to L'Aquila is 1429 km. It takes approximately 13h 11m to drive from Cologne to L'Aquila.

How do I get a train ticket from Cologne to L'Aquila?

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Where can I stay near L'Aquila?

There are 530+ hotels available in L'Aquila.

Cologne to L'Aquila - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and night train

There are 10 ways to get from Cologne to L'Aquila by plane, bus, train, night train, train (Trenitalia), 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 from Cologne Bonn Airport, bus
best
1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO)plane CGN - FCO
2. Take the bus from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina to L'Aquilabus
7h 46m
€81–261
Train to Frankfurt, fly, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO)plane FRA - FCO
3. Take the bus from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina to L'Aquilabus
8h 23m
€73–260
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to München Hbftrain 41 / ...
2. Take the train from München Hbf to Bologna Centraletrain 89
3. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Roma Tiburtinatrain
4. Take the bus from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina to L'Aquilabus
16h 15m
€140–348
Bus
1. Take the bus from Cologne Airport CGN to Frankfurt central train stationbus 027 / ...
2. Take the bus from Frankfurt to Pescarabus
3. Take the bus from Pescara Terminal Bus to L'Aquila Amiternum Hotelbus
22h 8m
€119–157
Train, night train, bus
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to München Hbftrain 41 / ...
2. Take the night train from Muenchen Hbf to Roma Tiburtinanighttrain Nj
3. Take the bus from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina to L'Aquilabus
21h 58m
€126–428
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly, bus
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to D-Flughafen Bftrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO)plane DUS - FCO
3. Take the bus from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina to L'Aquilabus
8h 22m
€91–279
Train
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to München Hbftrain 41 / ...
2. Take the train from München Hbf to Bologna Centraletrain 89
3. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Pescara Centraletrain Fr
4. Take the train from Pescara Centrale to L'aquilatrain
18h 23m
€130–352
Bus via Florence
1. Take the bus from Cologne Airport CGN to Florence Villa Constanza Bus Stationbus N537
2. Take the bus from Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station to L'Aquilabus 1550
24h 32m
€115–195
Drive 1,428.6 km
1. Drive from Cologne to L'Aquilacar 1,428.6 km
13h 11m
€222–321
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Cologne to Düsseldorf Hbfcar
2. Take the car train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Villach Hbfcartrain
3. Drive from Villach Hbf to L'Aquilacar
14h 23m
€216–1,178

Cologne to L'Aquila by train

6Weekly Trains

18h 23mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,244.8 km
Duration: 7h 46m

What companies run services between Cologne, Germany and L'Aquila, Italy?

You can take a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to L'Aquila Amiternum Hotel via Flughafen Köln/Bonn Bf, Cologne Airport CGN, Frankfurt central train station, Frankfurt, and Pescara Terminal Bus in around 22h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to L'aquila via München Hbf, Bologna Centrale, and Pescara Centrale in around 18h 23m.

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