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 €75 - €290 and takes 7h 6m.

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 6m and costs €75 - €290.

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 1733 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 19h 46m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 7h 6m 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 1794+ hotels available in Cologne.

Messina to Cologne - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, and car ferry

There are 9 ways to get from Messina to Cologne by train, plane, ferry, car ferry, bus, night train, 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 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 6m
€77–290
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 Fr
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Mannheim Hbftrain Ec
4. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Köln Hbftrain 43 / ...
19h 46m
Car ferry, bus, train
1. Take the car ferry from Messina Marittima to Villa San Giovannicarferry
2. Take the bus from Villa San Giovanni to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnanobus
3. Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Baselbus
4. Take the train from Basel SBB to Köln Hbftrain 43 / ...
28h 55m
€188–374
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
€253–495
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
7h 59m
€87–253
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 11m
€124–374
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
€93–364
Bus
1. Take the bus from Messina to Bologna Centralebus N597
2. Take the bus from Bologna Centrale to Cologne Airport CGNbus N537
31h 21m
€110–242
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

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

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Distance: 1,732.7 km
Duration: 7h 6m

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

You can take a bus from Messina to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Bologna Centrale, Cologne Airport CGN, and Flughafen Köln/Bonn Bf in around 31h 21m.

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