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

The cheapest way to get from Messina to Cologne is to train and fly which costs €70 - €250 and takes 7h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Messina to Cologne is to train and fly which takes 7h 15m and costs €70 - €250.

Is there a direct train between Messina and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Messina to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Messina Centrale and arriving at Köln Hbf via Milano Centrale and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 5m.

How far is it from Messina to Cologne?

The distance between Messina and Cologne is 1817 km.

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

The best way to get from Messina to Cologne without a car is to ferry and train which takes 21h 3m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 8h 1m to get from Messina to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Messina to Cologne train from?

Messina to Cologne train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity Night, depart from Messina Centrale station.

Where does the Messina to Cologne train arrive?

Messina to Cologne train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity Night, arrive at Milano Centrale station.

Where can I stay near Cologne?

There are 1817+ hotels available in Cologne.

Messina to Cologne - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, and bus

There are 10 ways to get from Messina to Cologne by train, plane, ferry, bus, night train, car ferry, 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.

Train to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
best
1. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Catania Centraletrain
2. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane CTA - DUS
8h 1m
€96–268
Train to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Catania Centraletrain
2. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane CTA - CGN
7h 15m
€73–241
Ferry, train
1. Take the ferry from Messina Marittima to Villa S.Giovanniferry M1 / ...
2. Take the train from Villa S.Giovanni to Milano Centraletrain
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Mannheim Hbftrain Ec
4. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Köln Hbftrain 43 / ...
21h 3m
Bus, train via Foggia
1. Take the bus from Messina to Foggiabus 590
2. Take the bus from Foggia to Frankfurt central train stationbus
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Hbftrain 49 / ...
32h 46m
€163–326
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Messina Centrale to Milano Centralenighttrain Ini
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Mannheim Hbftrain Ec
3. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Köln Hbftrain 43 / ...
27h 5m
€262–506
Train to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Catania Centraletrain
2. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane CTA - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain
8h 7m
€106–379
Train to Palermo Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Palermo Centraletrain
2. Fly from Palermo Airport (PMO) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane PMO - CGN
9h 7m
€94–334
Train to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, fly to Eindhoven Airport, train
1. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Catania Centraletrain
2. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Eindhoven Airport (EIN)plane CTA - EIN
3. Take the train from Eindhoven to Köln Hbftrain
10h 27m
€93–328
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Messina - Piazza della Repubblica to Wuppertal Hbfbus Raffadali – Hagen
2. Take the train from Wuppertal Hbf to Köln Hbftrain 19 / ...
34h 1m
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Tresmestieri to Villa S. Giovannicarferry
2. Drive from Villa S. Giovanni to Colognecar
19h 34m
€340–507

Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) flights

25Weekly Planes

4h 14mAverage Duration

€65Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,817 km
Duration: 8h 1m

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

There is no direct connection from Messina to Cologne. However, you can take the train to Catania Centrale, walk to Catania, take the bus to Catania Airport, walk to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS), walk to D-Flughafen Terminal S, take the train to Düsseldorf Hbf, then take the train to Koeln Hbf. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Messina Marittima to Köln Hbf via Villa S.Giovanni, Villa S.Giovanni, Milano Centrale, Mannheim Hbf, and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof in around 21h 3m.

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