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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Ravenna is to bus which costs €85 - €140 and takes 18h 28m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Ravenna is to fly and train and line 156 bus which takes 6h 49m and costs €80 - €290.

How far is it from Cologne to Ravenna?

The distance between Cologne and Ravenna is 1301 km. The road distance is 1114 km.

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

The best way to get from Cologne to Ravenna without a car is to train and bus which takes 15h 50m and costs €120 - €220.

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

It takes approximately 11h 5m to get from Cologne to Ravenna, including transfers.

Train or bus from Cologne to Ravenna?

The best way to get from Cologne to Ravenna is to train which takes 14h 20m and costs €130 - €250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €85 - €140 and takes 18h 28m.

Can I drive from Cologne to Ravenna?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Ravenna is 1114 km. It takes approximately 10h 23m to drive from Cologne to Ravenna.

Where can I stay near Ravenna?

There are 939+ hotels available in Ravenna.

Cologne to Ravenna - 10 ways to travel via train, car, car train, bus

There are 10 ways to get from Cologne to Ravenna by car, car train, train, bus, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Drive, car train
best
1. Drive from Cologne to Düsseldorf Hbfcar
2. Take the car train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Villach Hbfcartrain
3. Drive from Villach Hbf to Ravennacar
11h 5m
€161–1,093
Fly Cologne Bonn Airport to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport, train, line 156 bus
cheapest
1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)plane CGN - BLQ
2. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Forlitrain
3. Take the bus from Forlì to Circonvallazione al Molinobus
6h 49m
€82–282
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Frankfurt(Main)Hbftrain Ice
2. Take the bus from Frankfurt to Riminibus
3. Take the train from Rimini to Ravennatrain Fa
15h 50m
€121–213
Drive 1,114 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Ravennacar 1,114 km
10h 23m
€174–251
Train
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to München Hbftrain 41 / ...
2. Take the train from München Hbf to Cesenatrain 89
14h 20m
€138–242
Bus
1. Take the bus from Cologne Airport CGN to Bologna Centralebus N537
2. Take the bus from Bologna Centrale to Ravennabus N874
18h 28m
€87–133
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport, train
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to D-Flughafen Bftrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)plane DUS - BLQ
3. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Forlitrain
7h 20m
€92–310
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport, train
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)plane FRA - BLQ
3. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Forlitrain
7h 21m
€138–371
Train to Eindhoven Airport, fly to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport, train
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Eindhoventrain
2. Fly from Eindhoven Airport (EIN) to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)plane EIN - BLQ
3. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Forlitrain
9h 8m
€103–375
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Florence Peretola Airport, train
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Florence Peretola Airport (FLR)plane FRA - FLR
3. Take the train from Florence Santa Maria Novella to Bologna Centraletrain
4. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Forlitrain
8h 49m
€146–409

Cologne to Ravenna by train and bus

7Weekly Services

14h 20mAverage Duration

€138Cheapest Price

See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Cologne to Ravenna.

Launch map view

Distance: 1,301.1 km
Duration: 11h 5m

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

You can take a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Ponte Nuovo via München Hbf, Cesena, and Cesena FS in around 14h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Ravenna via Flughafen Köln/Bonn Bf, Cologne Airport CGN, and Bologna Centrale in around 18h 28m.

Airlines

Train operators

Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around Italy

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.