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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Rome is to fly which costs €70 - €200 and takes 4h 51m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Rome is to fly which takes 4h 51m and costs €70 - €200.

Is there a direct train between Cologne and Rome?

No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Rome. However, there are services departing from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf and arriving at Roma Termini via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof, Basel SBB, Lugano and Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 31m.

How far is it from Cologne to Rome?

The distance between Cologne and Rome is 1130 km. The road distance is 1393.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Cologne to Rome without a car is to train which takes 13h 31m and costs €190 - €850.

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

It takes approximately 4h 51m to get from Cologne to Rome, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Rome train from?

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

Train or fly from Cologne to Rome?

The best way to get from Cologne to Rome is to fly which takes 4h 51m and costs €70 - €200. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €190 - €850 and takes 13h 31m.

Where does the Cologne to Rome train arrive?

Cologne to Rome train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof station.

Can I drive from Cologne to Rome?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Rome is 1394 km. It takes approximately 12h 51m to drive from Cologne to Rome.

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

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Where can I stay near Rome?

There are 21755+ hotels available in Rome.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Cologne to Rome by plane, train, bus, night train, 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
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1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO)plane CGN - FCO
4h 51m
€71–197
Train
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain 47 / ...
2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Basel SBBtrain 12 / ...
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Luganotrain Ec
4. Take the train from Lugano to Milano Centraletrain
5. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Roma Terminitrain
13h 31m
€192–828
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Frankfurt(Main)Hbftrain Ice
2. Take the bus from Frankfurt central train station to Roma, Autostazione Tiburtinabus N77
22h 19m
€120–285
Train, night train
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
19h 33m
€162–507
Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO)plane DUS - FCO
5h 26m
€86–216
Train to Frankfurt, fly
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO)plane FRA - FCO
5h 21m
€72–264
Train, train to Brussels Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Liege-Guilleminstrain
2. Take the train from Liège-Guillemins to Brussels Airport-Zaventemtrain
3. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO)plane BRU - FCO
7h 18m
€80–303
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Cologne to Göttingencar
2. Take the car train from Göttingen to Villach Hbfcartrain
3. Drive from Villach Hbf to Romecar
20h 44m
€259–356
Drive 1,393.8 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Romecar 1,393.8 km
12h 51m
€222–320

Cologne to Rome by train

76Weekly Trains

13h 31mAverage Duration

€192Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,130.4 km
Duration: 4h 51m

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

Ryanair, Eurowings, and three other airlines fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Roma Termini via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof, Basel SBB, Lugano, and Milano Centrale in around 13h 31m.

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