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

The cheapest way to get from Milan to Cologne is to bus and fly which costs €50 - €220 and takes 4h 44m.

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

The fastest way to get from Milan to Cologne is to train and fly which takes 4h 32m and costs €55 - €220.

Is there a direct bus between Milan and Cologne?

No, there is no direct bus from Milan to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano and arriving at Köln via Zürich Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Milan and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Milan to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Milano Centrale and arriving at Köln Hbf via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 43m.

How far is it from Milan to Cologne?

The distance between Milan and Cologne is 658 km. The road distance is 824.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Milan to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 8h 43m and costs €140 - €310.

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

It takes approximately 4h 32m to get from Milan to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Milan to Cologne bus from?

Milan to Cologne bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano station.

Where do I catch the Milan to Cologne train from?

Milan to Cologne train services, operated by Trenitalia EuroCity, depart from Milano Centrale station.

Train or bus from Milan to Cologne?

The best way to get from Milan to Cologne is to train which takes 8h 43m and costs €140 - €310. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 11h 25m.

Where does the Milan to Cologne bus arrive?

Milan to Cologne bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Zurich Bus Station.

Where does the Milan to Cologne train arrive?

Milan to Cologne train services, operated by Trenitalia EuroCity, arrive at Mannheim Hbf station.

Can I drive from Milan to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Milan to Cologne is 824 km. It takes approximately 7h 41m to drive from Milan to Cologne.

How do I get a train ticket from Milan to Cologne?

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Where can I stay near Cologne?

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Milan to Cologne - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 9 ways to get from Milan to Cologne by train, plane, train (Trenitalia), bus, 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 Milano Malpensa Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
best
1. Take the train from Milano Porta Garibaldi to Malpensa Aeroporto T1train
2. Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane MXP - CGN
4h 32m
€58–217
Train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from Milano Porta Garibaldi to Malpensa Aeroporto T1train
2. Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane MXP - DUS
5h 18m
€45–199
Train
1. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Mannheim Hbftrain Ec
2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Köln Hbftrain 43 / ...
8h 43m
€144–306
Bus
1. Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Zurich Bus Stationbus 519 / ...
2. Take the bus from Zürich Bus Station to Kölnbus Ivano-Frankivsk
11h 25m
Drive 824.3 km
1. Drive from Milan to Colognecar 824.3 km
7h 41m
€127–183
Fly Milan Linate Airport to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Fly from Milan Linate Airport (LIN) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane LIN - DUS
2. Take the train from Duesseldorf Hbf to Koeln Hbftrain
4h 52m
€81–276
Bus to Il Caravaggio International Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the bus from Piazza Luigi di Savoia to Bergamo Airport Bus Stationbus
2. Fly from Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane BGY - CGN
4h 44m
€53–219
Fly Milan Linate Airport to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Milan Linate Airport (LIN) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane LIN - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain
4h 56m
€57–192
Train via Köln Messe/Deutz Bf
1. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Mannheim Hbftrain Ec
2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain 47 / ...
9h 10m
€151–256

Milan to Cologne by train

7Weekly Trains

8h 43mAverage Duration

€144Cheapest Price

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Distance: 658.4 km
Duration: 4h 32m

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

You can take a train from Milano Centrale to Köln Hbf via Mannheim Hbf and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof in around 8h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Köln via Zürich Bus Station in around 11h 25m.

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