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

The cheapest way to get from Messina to Cologne is to bus and fly which costs €75 - €300 and takes 6h 19m.

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

The fastest way to get from Messina to Cologne is to bus and fly which takes 6h 19m and costs €75 - €300.

Is there a direct bus between Messina and Cologne?

No, there is no direct bus from Messina to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Messina - Piazza della Repubblica and arriving at Köln via Policoro and Frankfurt, Hauptbahnhof FOB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 7m.

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 1734 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 13m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 6h 19m 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 SAIS trasporti S.p.A. - Autolinee Giamporcaro, depart from Messina - Piazza della Repubblica station.

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 bus arrive?

Messina to Cologne bus services, operated by SAIS trasporti S.p.A. - Autolinee Giamporcaro, arrive at Policoro 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 1781+ hotels available in Cologne.

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

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

Bus to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
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1. Take the bus from Messina Viale Boccetta to Catania Fontanarossa Airport Departure Terminalbus
2. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane CTA - CGN
6h 19m
€76–291
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 Messe/Deutz Bftrain 47 / ...
20h 13m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Messina - Piazza della Repubblica to Policorobus
2. Take the bus from Policoro to Frankfurtbus
3. Take the bus from Frankfurt, Hauptbahnhof FOB to Kölnbus
28h 7m
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
€231–433
Bus to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the bus from Messina Viale Boccetta to Catania Fontanarossa Airport Departure Terminalbus
2. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane CTA - DUS
7h 10m
€91–323
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
€86–364
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Messina to Sibaribus 582 / ...
2. Take the bus from Sibari to Frankfurt central train stationbus
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Hbftrain 49 / ...
34h 16m
€170–280
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Messina to Port of Salernocarferry
2. Drive from Port of Salerno to Colognecar
24h 4m
€279–524

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

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4h 31mAverage Duration

€73Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,734.3 km
Duration: 6h 19m

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

You can take a bus from Messina - Piazza della Repubblica to Köln via Policoro, Policoro, Frankfurt, and Frankfurt, Hauptbahnhof FOB in around 28h 7m.

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