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 €95 - €320 and takes 11h 8m.

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 29m and costs €70 - €280.

Is there a direct bus between Messina and Cologne?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Messina - Piazza della Repubblica and arriving at Cologne. Services depart once a week, and operate Saturday. The journey takes approximately 32h 22m.

How far is it from Messina to Cologne?

The distance between Messina and Cologne is 1732 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 20h 57m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 7h 29m to get from Messina to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Messina to Cologne bus from?

Messina to Cologne bus services, operated by Onebus, depart from Messina - Piazza della Repubblica station.

Where does the Messina to Cologne bus arrive?

Messina to Cologne bus services, operated by Onebus, arrive at Cologne station.

How do I get a bus ticket from Messina to Cologne?

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Where can I stay near Cologne?

There are 1763+ hotels available in Cologne.

Messina to Cologne - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, and bus

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There are 8 ways to get from Messina to Cologne by train, plane, ferry, bus, car ferry, or car

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Train to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
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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 29m
€73–274
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 Messe/Deutz Bftrain 47 / ...
20h 57m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Messina - Piazza della Repubblica to Colognebus
32h 22m
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Messina to Port of Salernocarferry
2. Drive from Port of Salerno to Colognecar
24h 4m
€279–440
Train to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
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 5m
€91–265
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 9m
€121–363
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 9m
€90–337
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 Centraal to Venlotrain
4. Take the train from Venlo to Köln Hbftrain
11h 8m
€96–311

Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) flights

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Distance: 1,732.3 km
Duration: 7h 29m

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

Onebus operates a bus from Messina - Piazza della Repubblica to Cologne once a week, and the journey takes 32h 22m.

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