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

The cheapest way to get from L'Aquila to Cologne is to bus and fly and train which costs €70 - €240 and takes 8h 3m.

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

The fastest way to get from L'Aquila to Cologne is to bus and fly which takes 7h 8m and costs €75 - €250.

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

No, there is no direct bus from L'Aquila to Cologne. However, there are services departing from L'Aquila and arriving at Köln via Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina and Frankfurt, Hauptbahnhof FOB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 33m.

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

No, there is no direct train from L'Aquila to Cologne. However, there are services departing from L'aquila and arriving at Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Terni, Roma Termini, Milano Centrale and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 17m.

How far is it from L'Aquila to Cologne?

The distance between L'Aquila and Cologne is 1246 km. The road distance is 1428.3 km.

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

The best way to get from L'Aquila to Cologne without a car is to bus and train which takes 15h 26m and costs €200 - €400.

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

It takes approximately 7h 8m to get from L'Aquila to Cologne, including transfers.

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

L'Aquila to Cologne bus services, operated by TUA Società Unica Abruzzese di Trasporto, depart from L'Aquila station.

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

L'Aquila to Cologne train services, operated by Trenitalia, depart from L'aquila station.

Train or bus from L'Aquila to Cologne?

The best way to get from L'Aquila to Cologne is to train which takes 17h 17m and costs €200 - €410. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 26h 33m.

Where does the L'Aquila to Cologne bus arrive?

L'Aquila to Cologne bus services, operated by TUA Società Unica Abruzzese di Trasporto, arrive at Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina station.

Where does the L'Aquila to Cologne train arrive?

L'Aquila to Cologne train services, operated by Trenitalia, arrive at Terni station.

Can I drive from L'Aquila to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between L'Aquila to Cologne is 1428 km. It takes approximately 13h 16m to drive from L'Aquila to Cologne.

Where can I stay near Cologne?

There are 1794+ hotels available in Cologne.

L'Aquila to Cologne - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, and night train

There are 11 ways to get from L'Aquila to Cologne by bus, plane, 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.

Bus, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
best
1. Take the bus from L'Aquila to Roma, Autostazione Tiburtinabus
2. Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane FCO - CGN
7h 8m
€77–244
Bus, fly to Frankfurt, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from L'Aquila to Roma, Autostazione Tiburtinabus
2. Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane FCO - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain
8h 3m
€74–237
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from L'Aquila to Roma, Autostazione Tiburtinabus
2. Take the train from Roma Termini to Milano Centraletrain Fr / ...
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Frankfurt(Main)Hbftrain Ec
4. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain 41 / ...
15h 26m
€200–396
Train, bus
1. Take the train from L'aquila to Pescara Centraletrain
2. Take the bus from Pescara to Frankfurtbus
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Hbftrain Ice
19h 47m
€130–217
Bus, night train, train
1. Take the bus from L'Aquila to Roma, Autostazione Tiburtinabus
2. Take the night train from Roma Tiburtina to Muenchen Hbfnighttrain En
3. Take the train from München Hbf to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain 47 / ...
22h 47m
€235–424
Bus, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the bus from L'Aquila to Roma, Autostazione Tiburtinabus
2. Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane FCO - DUS
7h 58m
€97–276
Bus, fly to Brussels Airport, train
1. Take the bus from L'Aquila to Roma, Autostazione Tiburtinabus
2. Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane FCO - BRU
3. Take the train from Brussels-Nord to Koeln Hbftrain
9h 55m
€91–257
Train
1. Take the train from L'aquila to Ternitrain Re
2. Take the train from Terni to Roma Terminitrain
3. Take the train from Roma Termini to Milano Centraletrain Fr / ...
4. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Mannheim Hbftrain Ec
5. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain 47 / ...
17h 17m
€201–407
Bus
1. Take the bus from L'Aquila to Roma, Autostazione Tiburtinabus
2. Take the bus from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina to Frankfurt central train stationbus N77
3. Take the bus from Frankfurt, Hauptbahnhof FOB to Kölnbus
26h 33m
Drive 1,428.3 km
1. Drive from L'Aquila to Colognecar 1,428.3 km
13h 16m
€218–315
Drive, car train
1. Drive from L'Aquila to Villach Hbfcar
2. Take the car train from Villach Hbf to Düsseldorf Hbfcartrain
14h 51m
€218–1,171

L'Aquila to Cologne by train

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17h 17mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,246.4 km
Duration: 7h 8m

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

You can take a train from L'aquila to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Terni, Roma Termini, Milano Centrale, Mannheim Hbf, and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof in around 17h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from L'Aquila to Köln via Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina and Frankfurt, Hauptbahnhof FOB in around 26h 33m.

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