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

The cheapest way to get from Novara to Cologne is to train and fly which costs €40 - €180 and takes 6h 23m.

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

The fastest way to get from Novara to Cologne is to train and fly which takes 4h 53m and costs €60 - €200.

Is there a direct bus between Novara and Cologne?

No, there is no direct bus from Novara to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Novara, P.za Garibaldi and arriving at Köln via Milan and Zürich Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h.

Is there a direct train between Novara and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Novara to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Novara and arriving at Köln Hbf via Milano Centrale and Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 23m.

How far is it from Novara to Cologne?

The distance between Novara and Cologne is 649 km. The road distance is 835.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Novara to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 11h 23m and costs €150 - €270.

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

It takes approximately 4h 53m to get from Novara to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Novara to Cologne bus from?

Novara to Cologne bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Milan station.

Where do I catch the Novara to Cologne train from?

Novara to Cologne train services, operated by Trenitalia, depart from Novara station.

Train or bus from Novara to Cologne?

The best way to get from Novara to Cologne is to train which takes 11h 23m and costs €150 - €270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 14h.

Where does the Novara to Cologne bus arrive?

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

Where does the Novara to Cologne train arrive?

Novara to Cologne train services, operated by Trenitalia, arrive at Milano Centrale station.

Can I drive from Novara to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Novara to Cologne is 836 km. It takes approximately 8h 7m to drive from Novara to Cologne.

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

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Where can I stay near Cologne?

There are 1823+ hotels available in Cologne.

Novara to Cologne - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and night train

There are 10 ways to get from Novara to Cologne by train, plane, train (Trenitalia), 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 Milano Malpensa Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
best
1. Take the train from Novara Nord to Busto Arsizio Nordtrain
2. Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane MXP - CGN
4h 53m
€60–197
Train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Novara Nord to Busto Arsizio Nordtrain
2. Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane MXP - DUS
3. Take the train from Duesseldorf Hbf to Koeln Hbftrain
6h 23m
€40–179
Train
1. Take the train from Novara to Milano Centraletrain
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Frankfurt(Main)Hbftrain Ec
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Hbftrain Ice
11h 23m
€156–261
Bus
1. Take the bus from Milan to Zurich Bus Stationbus FlixBus N474
2. Take the bus from Zürich Bus Station to Kölnbus Ivano-Frankivsk
14h
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Busto Arsizio Nord to Bellinzonatrain S50
2. Take the train from Bellinzona to Basel SBBtrain Ec
3. Take the night train from Basel Bad Bf to Koeln Hbfnighttrain Nj
13h 41m
€90–354
Train, bus to Il Caravaggio International Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Novara to Milano Centraletrain
2. Take the bus from Piazza Luigi di Savoia to Milan Bergamo Orio al Serio Airportbus
3. Fly from Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane BGY - CGN
5h 46m
€51–246
Train to Milan Linate Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Novara to Milano Dateotrain
2. Fly from Milan Linate Airport (LIN) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane LIN - DUS
6h 53m
€81–250
Fly Milano Malpensa Airport to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane MXP - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt Flughafen Fernb to Köln Hbftrain
5h 47m
€83–242
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Busto Arsizio Nord to Castionetrain S50
2. Take the train from Castione-Arbedo to Zürich HBtrain
3. Take the bus from Zürich Bus Station to Kölnbus
14h 50m
Drive 835.6 km
1. Drive from Novara to Colognecar 835.6 km
8h 7m
€130–188

Novara to Cologne by train

7Weekly Trains

11h 23mAverage Duration

€156Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Novara to Cologne.

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Distance: 649.2 km
Duration: 4h 53m

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

You can take a train from Novara to Köln Hbf via Milano Centrale and Frankfurt in around 11h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Novara, P.za Garibaldi to Köln via Milan Malpensa Airport Arrivals Terminal 2, Milan, and Zürich Bus Station in around 14h.

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